
Making farming more sustainable and productive
The problem: Globally, agriculture contributes one-quarter of the pollution warming the climate. At the same time, climate impacts like droughts and heat waves are already threatening the livelihoods of more than 1 billion people who depend on agriculture to support their families. Business as usual isn’t working for farmers, ranchers or the planet.
What we’re doing about it: We’re expanding the use of climate-smart practices in the U.S., EU, China and India to increase food production for a growing population, rapidly reduce powerful pollutants like methane and nitrous oxide, and make rural communities more resilient.
Our work expanding the use of climate-smart practices
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Climate change will slow U.S. crop yield growth by 2030
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Advance scientific understanding of soil carbon
- Initiative
Make the invisible loss of nitrogen visible
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How the 2023 farm bill can deliver for farmers, ranchers and the planet
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Harnessing the power of farm loans and crop insurance
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New report highlights opportunities for meat and dairy companies
Updates
Read the latest articles, blogs and press releases on climate-smart agriculture.
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Climate, agriculture, and finance: exploring connections at the Fed
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Why everyone should care about the farm bill
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Florida’s Official State Dessert “Strawberry Shortcake” shortchanged by climate impact
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New report shows climate change will impact strawberry production in Florida
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Resources
- Website
How climate change threatens U.S. crop production
- Blog
Growing Returns: EDF blog featuring discussions of resilient land and water systems
- Report
How agricultural lenders can support farmers in boosting soil health
- Video
Fireside chat: Dairy for nutrition and livelihoods, a perspective from India
- Webinar
The Impacts of Climate Change
Our agriculture experts
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Britt Groosman
Vice President, Climate-Smart Agriculture
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Eileen McLellan
Lead Senior Scientist
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Maggie Monast
Senior Director, Climate-Smart Agriculture
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Peri Rosenstein
Senior Scientist, Livestock Systems
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John Tauzel
Senior Director, Global Agriculture Methane
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Ben Thomas
Senior Policy Director, Agriculture
Media contact
Hilary Kirwan
(202) 572-3277 (office)