Understand the Tolerance of Current Crop Mixes to Wit​​hstand Increased Temperatures

Measure

Diversifying Sacramento County’s crops will reduce the potential for crop loss from excessive pests, disease, and increased temperatures and will improve the agriculture industry’s adaptive capacity.

Actions

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Actively engage with the agricultural sector to understand the tolerance of current crop mixes to withstand increased temperatures, disease, and pests, and explore options to diversify and shift to drought-tolerant crops that can be cultivated in a warmer environment.