This new report by the California Climate and Agriculture Network describes the many essential services provided by California farmland and current development threats. As California aims to reach its mandate of reducing emissions to 1990 levels by 2020, both smart growth planning and urban edge farmland protection will be crucial. The report outlines policy recommendations for protecting agricultural lands to ensure their climate, food security and other benefits.
For more information: http://calclimateag.org/triple-harvest/