To address the need for grazing lands technical assistance that is rooted in climate smart agriculture principles through expansion of the north coast soil hub and carbon farming network

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Resources Conservation Service awarded a $299,894 Cooperative Agreement to the Gold Ridge Resource Conservation District in California. The funding will be used to expand the North Coast Soil Hub and Carbon Farming Network in order to provide climate-smart grazing lands technical assistance. This project aims to address the need for grazing lands technical assistance rooted in climate-smart agriculture principles. The award period runs from August 30, 2023 to June 30, 2025 under the USDA's Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902). As part of this Cooperative Agreement, the Gold Ridge Resource Conservation District will deliver technical assistance, educational resources, and other services to private landowners, conservation districts, tribes, and other organizations to support the adoption of sustainable grazing and land management practices.