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Climate Adaptation

Changes made to how farms are managed to help them withstand and recover from severe weather or other climate-related problems, like droughts or floods, so they can continue to thrive.

Climate Mitigation

Changes made to how farms are managed to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases they release into the atmosphere and to capture more carbon in soil and plants.

Covered Entity

Various organizations eligible to apply for grants, including state agriculture departments, Tribal governments, farmer groups, universities, and conservation districts.

Eligible Proposal

A plan for climate adaptation or mitigation activities on farmland that meets specific criteria, such as aligning with USDA climate goals and aiming for outcomes like increased carbon storage or reduced emissions.

Traditional Ecological Knowledge

A body of knowledge, practices, and beliefs developed over generations by Indigenous communities about their environment and how living things interact, including methods for farming and land management.

Indigenous Agricultural Knowledge

Practical knowledge for growing food and other farm products based on Indigenous belief systems and practices that have been developed and tested over thousands of years.