Paying Green for Orange in the Golden State
Paying Green for Orange in the Golden State
With California Ag Today, I am Haylie Shipp. This is the Ag Information Network.
As of March 25th, citrus growers here in the state of California are able to enroll in a program that could award up to $200,000. The financial support is part of a new collaborative effort aimed to build upon healthy-soils conservation management practices.
The California Bountiful Foundation, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit science, research and education arm of the California Farm Bureau, is administering all aspects of the program grant.
“In supporting our growers with conservation expertise and financial support, we are setting the stage for sustaining agriculture and building a resilient citrus industry for well into the future,” said California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass.
Key program activities include webinars, one-on-one technical assistance, translation services and direct financial incentives to support the adoption of healthy-soils management practices such as cover cropping, conservation cover, reduced tillage, whole orchard recycling, nutrient management and pollinator-friendly hedgerow plants. The program is set to support 20 to 45 projects over three years.
Ready to rock with your $200k? Get all the details at cfbf.com.
