SACRAMENTO — The California State Board of Food and Agriculture will discuss advancing a clean energy future through renewable energy, circular economy and farm innovation at its meeting on Tuesday, March 5.

The meeting will be held from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the California Department of Food and Agriculture, 1220 N Street – Main Auditorium, Sacramento.

The meeting is also available via Zoom, webinar ID 894 5095 3231, pass code Board2024!, and phone access passcode 8189647735. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is available via the Zoom application.

“California’s farmers and ranchers are critical partners in helping to meet our state’s climate goals,” said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. “From generating renewable energy and harnessing the potential of biomass, to advancing on-farm technology to reduce greenhouse gas emissions – California agriculture has many opportunities to help advance a clean energy future.”

According to the 2022 Census of Agriculture, California is the top state using renewable energy production systems – with an estimated 16,699 farms. Solar is the most common renewable energy production system on farms and ranches in the Golden State.

Invited speakers include Angelina Galiteva, Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES); Tyson Eckerle, Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development; Karen Warner, BEAM Circular; Steve Shehadey, Bar 20 Dairy; Lauren McCawley, California Department of Food and Agriculture; and other invited speakers.

“Innovation on farms will be critical to advance carbon neutrality and reach California’s renewable energy targets,” said President Don Cameron, California State Board of Food and Agriculture. “California agriculture has the potential — we need the resources, investments and partnerships to help further on-farm adaptation and integration.”

The California State Board of Food and Agriculture advises the governor and CDFA secretary on agricultural issues and consumer needs. The board conducts forums that bring together local, state and federal government officials; agricultural representatives; and citizens to discuss current issues and concerns to California agriculture.

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