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State agencies outline $131.8 million Prop 4 spending plan for climate‑smart agriculture next year
Summary
The California Department of Food and Agriculture detailed a multi‑year spending plan tied to Proposition 4 that would direct $131.8 million in fiscal year 2025–26 to existing and new climate‑smart agriculture programs and phase additional funding into 2026–27.
The California Department of Food and Agriculture laid out a multi‑year spending plan on the Climate Smart Agriculture chapter of Proposition 4 that would direct $131.8 million in fiscal year 2025–26 to eight programs and approve phased funding for additional programs in 2026–27.
The proposal, presented by Arma Cozina, deputy secretary at CDFA, would prioritize immediate implementation for four existing programs while phasing in new programs that require additional design and stakeholder engagement. "The budget includes $131,800,000.0 in fiscal year 25 26 for the 8 programs identified in the for further investment in the climate smart agriculture section of Prop 4," Cozina said.
Why it matters: the allocation targets water efficiency, soil health, urban agriculture, farmer market infrastructure and several new grant categories. The administration says the investments aim to conserve water, reduce greenhouse‑gas emissions and improve food system resilience at the farm level.
Key program proposals in the administration plan include: - A $37.6 million appropriation for the State Water…
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