California needs a resilient food system
Proposition 4 Wins — Californians send a strong message!
For three years, we’ve been calling on state legislators to put a climate bond measure on the ballot that includes robust investments in a healthy, just, and resilient food system. In November of 2024, voters passed Proposition 4, $10 billion Climate Resilience bond, with nearly 60% support! The passing of Proposition 4 is a win for California’s food system and a major step forward in climate resilience.
In total, over $1 billion of the coalition’s priorities are reflected in Proposition 4. Food and farming investments include funding for climate resilient, sustainable agriculture, local food system infrastructure and healthy food access, and farmworker health and well-being. 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
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Climate Resilient Sustainable Agriculture
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Farmworker Health and Well-Being
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Local Food Systems
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Wildfire, Flood, and Drought Resilience
FAQs About Proposition 4
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To learn more about the extensive list of investments, outside of food system resources, visit the general Yes on 4 campaign website: yeson4ca.org.
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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.