Climate Smart Agriculture Technical Assistance


Technical assistance in the form of hands-on application assistance to farmers and ranchers is critical to the success of CDFA’s Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) programs including the Healthy Soils Program (HSP), the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) and the Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP). One-on-one technical assistance improves accessibility of incentive funding to agricultural operations that otherwise may not have the resources or technical expertise to complete the application process and implement the CSA programs incentivized practices. Each time the AMMP, HSP or SWEEP program is appropriated funding CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation administers a Request for Proposals (RFP) for technical assistance providers.

Showcasing Projects Supported by Climate Smart Agriculture Technical Assistance Providers

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Program Status

CLOSED

The Climate Smart Agriculture Technical Assistance Program is application period is now closed.

University of California Partnership

CDFA has partnered with the University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources to offer Climate Smart Agriculture technical assistance. Individuals who are interested in learning more about climate-smart agriculture or need assistance with the CDFA incentive programs may contact their nearest Community Education Specialist.

Awarded TA Providers

CDFA has agreements with technical assistance providers (TAPs) around the state to provide one-on-one support to farmers and ranchers awarded through the Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP), the Healthy Soils Program (HSP) and State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP). Farmers and ranchers in need of implementation assistance associated with their current AMMP or HSP award may contact the TAPs indicated in the lists linked below:

Contact Us

For questions about CDFA's Technical Assistance Programs, please contact us at CDFA.OEFI_CSA_TA@cdfa.ca.gov