Researchers at Cal State Monterey Bay are actively working to enhance farming resilience against climate change, focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions in specialty crops through climate-smart practices.
The 2.5-acre monitoring site at Huntington Farms aims to evaluate emissions from various farming practices, demonstrating how sustainable agriculture can thrive in the Salinas Valley's unique ecosystem.
The initiative utilizes compost and cover crops among other techniques, which researchers believe will significantly mitigate the impact of farming on greenhouse gas emissions, particularly nitrous oxide.
As part of a larger project supported by a $5 million USDA grant, the researchers conduct daily emissions measurements, seeking to uncover the best management practices to support climate resilience.
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