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A California research site is proving solar panels and regenerative farming can work together to grow food, generate clean energy, and restore soil health. The breakthrough could help farms stay productive while fighting climate change.
When California's Central Valley farmers ran out of water, they found a brilliant solution: transform 136,000 acres of unused farmland into the nation's largest solar installation. The project keeps farms alive while powering one-sixth of California's energy needs.
Two new California communities are built around working farms instead of golf courses or pools, bringing fresh produce right outside residents' doors. These "agrihoods" could help cities tackle climate change while making nutritious food more accessible.
A new 24-acre innovation center in Salinas, California is giving agricultural robotics startups the farmland, equipment, and expert support they need to turn promising ideas into real-world solutions. Twelve companies from around the world are already testing AI-powered weeders, pruning robots, and smart farming systems that could transform how we grow food.
California just switched on a 105-megawatt solar farm to power the state's largest electricity consumer: a giant pumping station that lifts water over mountains to Southern California. The project marks the biggest renewable energy purchase in State Water Project history and helps protect residents from rising energy costs.
A 70-acre demonstration farm in Monterey County is proving that regenerative agriculture can rebuild soil, strengthen communities, and transform California's food system. Twelve other regions are already asking to join the movement.
Hundreds of thousands of earthworms are helping California dairy farms transform cow manure into clean compost instead of planet-warming pollution. The simple solution is spreading fast, with 24 farms already using or building worm-powered systems.
California is moving toward its first-ever rules requiring dairy farms to reduce methane pollution after years of voluntary programs fell short. The shift could cut millions of tons of greenhouse gases while protecting communities near large farms.
A 200-acre farm in California's Sacramento Valley is solving a critical environmental challenge by growing locally adapted native seeds for ecosystem restoration. Heritage Growers produces seeds that match specific regions, helping California meet its ambitious goal to conserve 30% of lands by 2030.
A UC Santa Barbara student discovered agriculture could be a major player in solving climate change while interning at California's Department of Food and Agriculture. What she learned at a methane reduction summit challenged everything she thought she knew about farming and sustainability.
New technology is capturing harmful methane gas from cow manure on dairy farms, turning a major pollution source into clean energy. California's $389 million investment is showing real results in the fight against climate change.
California's largest solar farms have become unexpected sanctuaries for endangered San Joaquin kit foxes, with survival rates beating nearby natural areas. Smart design features turn renewable energy sites into safe havens for the tiny predators.
A California robotics company will test its harvest-helping robots at a real working farm, backed by the agriculture industry's first sponsored residency program. The partnership could help solve one of farming's toughest challenges: finding enough workers during harvest season.
The San Joaquin kit fox has lost 95% of its habitat to development. But when these endangered animals entered solar farms, they didn't just survive—they thrived.
California is testing a brilliant solution to two huge problems at once: covering 4,000 miles of water canals with solar panels to generate clean energy while preventing billions of gallons from evaporating. Early results show it's working even better than expected.
A clean energy company just secured nearly $5 billion to transform retired California farmland into a massive solar and battery storage project that could power hundreds of thousands of homes. The Darden project represents one of the largest renewable energy investments in U.S. history.
Communities across California are putting working farms at their center, creating "agrihoods" where neighbors grow food together instead of just parking cars. These developments promise fresh produce, cooler temperatures, and stronger community ties as cities adapt to climate change.
California is transforming a quiet coastal bay into a massive clean energy hub with hundreds of floating wind turbines taller than the Eiffel Tower. The project aims to power 25 million homes and help the state reach 100% clean energy by 2045.
California just greenlit a massive solar project that was blocked for a decade, proving the state can fast-track clean energy while protecting wildlife. It's the first time developers successfully used a new state law to bypass local roadblocks.
After 40 years of research, the numbers are in: organic farming isn't just better for the planet, it's more profitable. Even with lower yields, certified organic farms are consistently earning more than conventional operations.
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