Description
Regenerative and climate-smart agriculture works with natural systems to improve agricultural viability and resilience, minimize environmental impacts, and support a healthier, more sustainable food system for communities. King County will support development and implementation of farm plans that fully integrate regenerative, climate-smart agricultural practices. Additional activities include increased education, technical training, exploration of technologies such as biochar as a soil amendment to enhance carbon storage in soils, and financial incentives to promote adoption of best management practices that focus on soil health, irrigation efficiency, and ecosystem enhancement that have co-benefits of reducing GHG emissions and increasing carbon sequestration potential. Joint public-private ventures will make greater use of recycled water, compost, and other capital-intensive projects to enhance farm viability in a changing climate.