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I've been involved with agriculture and environmental issues in
California for over 35 years, so I was glad to see that sustainable
agriculture practices are included in the draft cap-and-trade
investment plan. Organic farming and the local food movement have
been areas of consistent economic growth for many years, so it is a
win-win to invests in the state’s existing land resources programs.
Additional investments are needed in research, technical assistance
and incentives to encourage farming practices that reduce
greenhouse gas emissions, sequester carbon and help growers adapt
to climate change. I also support investments in farmland
protection for growing food and fiber. Energy production should be
distributed and as close as possible to where is used, and high
value farmland close to urban areas is as important as large farms
in rural areas.