Advance best management practices and technological solutions to support sustainable, resilient and low-emissions agriculture.

STRATEGIES

AG-3.1 Invest in internet connectivity to allow the successful implementation of precision agriculture.

AG-3.2 Create education and incentive programs to encourage sustainable food production techniques that preserve soil and water quality, promote water conservation and efficiency and preserve biodiversity.

AG-3.3 Advocate for incentives and programs to diversify agriculture systems and support the implementation of rotational agriculture, when feasible. Promote the use of integrated pest management to minimize the use of pesticides and herbicides. Minimize the use of monoculture and promote the use of allelopathy. Help connect USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service and FDACS programs, such as Conservation Innovation grant, with stakeholders.