California needs a resilient food system

Proposition 4 will help provide the resources needed for this systematic change.

Proposition 4 is a historic $10 billion Climate Resilience bond that will be on California’s 2024 November ballot. It is aimed at tackling the urgent challenges posed by climate change and includes over $1 billion in investments for sustainable agriculture, local food systems, and healthy food access.

The bond will also help fund projects to make both rural and urban communities safer and more resilient to wildfires, floods, droughts, and extreme heat.

Food System Investments in Proposition 4

  • Climate Resilient Sustainable Agriculture

  • Farmworker Health and Well-Being

  • Local Food Systems

  • Wildfire, Flood, and Drought Resilience

Breakdown of Food System Investments in Proposition 4

FAQs About Proposition 4

  • To learn more about the extensive list of investments, outside of food system resources, visit the general Yes on 4 campaign website: yeson4ca.org.

  • Prop 4 shifts our state from a disaster response to a prevention approach, saving billions in future costs from wildfire damage, water shortages, and insurance and utility bills for families.

    Prop 4 includes annual, independent audits on funding and full transparency on all spending. Proven, cost-effective prevention strategies will reduce disaster response spending, saving local governments millions annually.

Making a Historic Climate Bond

For three years, CalCAN and a coalition of food and farming advocates have called on state legislators to put a climate bond measure on the ballot to include investments in a healthy, just and resilient food system.

The depth and breadth of the food system investments in Proposition 4 are the direct result of our coalition’s efforts and the tireless advocacy of our legislative champions Assemblymember Lori Wilson and Speaker Robert Rivas.