The California Department of Food and Agriculture making available $3 million in funding for three projects under the Biologically Integrated Farming Systems grant program.
According to a CDFA news release, this program supports the development, demonstration and adoption of effective and economically viable alternative management practices.
The CDFA goes on to say the program addresses critical pest challenges across California agriculture.
Jeana Cadby, Environment and Climate Director for Western Growers says “Increasing pest pressures due to climate change and invasive species, changes in regulations and consumer demands, and reduced efficacy and increased resistance to available management options are all significant challenges in our industry.”
Cadby goes on to say “Developing innovative, biologically integrated farming systems to address existing gaps in pest management is critical.”
Each four-year grant is a collaborative effort between growers, pest control advisors, commodity groups, scientists, and other stakeholders.
