Climate smart agriculture is increasingly seen as a valuable approach to farming that nurtures the land while creating new market opportunities.

Climate smart agriculture seeks to produce agricultural commodities with a lower carbon footprint, benefiting the environment over time. Rather than introducing entirely new methods, climate smart agriculture builds on established practices such as cover cropping, no-till farming, conservation tillage, nutrient management, and the creation or improvement of windbreaks. These traditional techniques are redirected toward sustainability goals, focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fostering environmentally responsible agriculture. The key objectives of Climate-Smart Agriculture include:

Enhancing productivity through sustainable agricultural intensification.
Strengthening resilience to help farms adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Mitigating greenhouse gas emissions, leading to increased carbon sequestration and a more sustainable agricultural future.

What is the USDA Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities?

The USDA Climate-Smart Commodities Partnership is an initiative that provides grants for pilot projects designed to create market opportunities for U.S. agricultural and forest products grown using Climate-Smart practices. The program aims to expand market access, capitalize on the greenhouse gas reduction benefits of these practices, and support production agriculture, with a focus on including small and underserved producers.

About Us

Our Vision

Cultivating a sustainable future, one farm at a time.

Our Mission

We lead the way in climate smart agriculture by supporting environmentally-responsible farming practices that offer consumers a way to champion sustainably grown products.

Core Values

We work together with our partners to implement climate smart practices to deliver solutions for a better tomorrow.
We place special focus on assisting small and underserved partners to participate in sustainable change.
We support restorative and responsible farming practices that promote environmental stewardship.
We openly communicate with all stakeholders using accurate, measurable information on the benefits of climate smart practices.