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Chairman Mary Nichols
California Air Resources Board 
P.O. Box 2815 
Sacramento, CA 95812

Dear Chairman Nichols and the CARB Board,

I am writing in support of your efforts to invest cap-and-trade fee
revenue in activities that help meet the objectives of AB 32. I
strongly support investing a portion of the fee revenues in
agricultural activities that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Such investments in our communities can create jobs, revitalize
rural communities and spur innovation.

Potential GHG emission reductions in agriculture are substantial.
California farms and ranches can be innovators in renewable energy
and energy efficiency. Additionally on-farm conservation practices
can reduce fossil fuel use and sequester carbon, including reduced
synthetic nitrogen fertilizer use, cover cropping, compost
applications, planting of perennial crops and trees, and enhanced
rangeland management. 

Cap-and-trade revenue should go towards agricultural research,
grower technical assistance and financial incentives to support
climate friendly agricultural practices that also provide
environmental and health benefits, such as improved air and water
quality. 

Investing in sustainable agriculture will help overcome barriers
for innovative producers who achieve real GHG emission reductions.
The sooner this potential is recognized and unleashed, the greater
the ability of the state’s farms and ranches to provide needed
climate solutions.

I strongly encourage you to include investments in sustainable
agriculture in your investment plan for cap-and-trade revenue.  


Sincerely,

Wesley Walker