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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Agriculture plays a prominent role in San Diego, holding significant economic, cultural, ecological, and historic value. As our climate and land-use priorities shift, these agricultural lands are increasingly threatened by the climate impacts of extreme temperatures, more variable precipitation and drought, and increased frequency and intensity of wildfire. Despite these challenges, agricultural lands that utilize sustainable, regenerative, and climate-smart practices, hold significant potential to offset our carbon impact.
Sustainable & Climate-Smart Practices

Sustaining permanent crops

Planting
trees and shrubs
Growing
cover crops


No-till or
low-till

Composting and mulching

Restoring
riparian areas

San Diego Food Vision 2030
San Diego County Food Vision 2030, led by our partners at the San Diego Food System Alliance, is a multi-year initiative to bring about a healthier, more sustainable, and more just food system in San Diego County by the year 2030.
Community voices are important to shaping the future of food in San Diego County.

Technical Resources

Community Resources

En Español

Event Resources

Climate Change Consortium for Specialty Crops
On February 27, 2020 over 40 specialty crop representatives, including growers, agricultural associations, technical advisors, and researchers, gathered to identify potential climate change adaptation strategies. Learn more and view the Consortium resources here: