NWL1cSupport Climate Smart Practices that support carbon sequestration on working lands.

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CAAP Action Description

Support Climate Smart Practices that support carbon sequestration on working lands and provide co-benefits such as enhanced soil health, improved soil moisture retention, and/or reduced fertilizer costs. Examples of such practices include the following U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) conservation practices (CPS):

-Conservation Crop Rotation (NRCS CPS 328)
-Cover Crops (NRCS CPS 340)
-Mulching (NRCS CPS 484)
-Nutrient Management (NRCS CPS 590)
-Soil Carbon Amendments (NRCS CPS 336)
-Residue and Tillage Management, Reduced Till (NRCS CPS 345)
-Residue and Tillage Management, No Till (NRCS CPS 329)
-Grassed Waterways (NRCS CPS 412)
-Filter Strips (NRCS CPS 393)
-Whole Orchard Recycling (NRCS CPS 336)

Tasks

What are we doing?

2026
Develop outreach and incentives program integrated into NWL 1b but focused on the co-benefits of sustainable farming practices.

Status of Implementation
Yolo County Resource Conservation District (RCD) staff are qualified to write carbon farm and other soil health plans, and provide that service to interested farmers and ranchers. RCD will also continue coordinating funding to incentivize implementation of the plans. Additionally, the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) supports many of these practices in Yolo County through funding and technical assistance.

Responsible parties

Existing Policy/Plan
Yolo County Resource Conservation District (RCD) Carbon Farm Partnership: RCD-led program that provides technical assistance and planning support to farmers to implement climate-smart practices.
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NWL1cSupport Climate Smart Practices that support carbon sequestration on working lands.

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CAAP Action Description

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What are we doing?

Develop outreach and incentives program integrated into NWL 1b but focused on the co-benefits of sustainable farming practices.

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What are we doing?

Develop outreach and incentives program integrated into NWL 1b but focused on the co-benefits of sustainable farming practices.

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