The Santa Clara Valley Climate and Agricultural Protection Program (CAPP) is a regional land use and economic development strategy to support the local food and farming economy and further climate change mitigation and resiliency by preventing conversion of farmland to development.
By linking the state funding with regional efforts by the County, cities, special districts, community organizations, the agricultural community, and those concerned about agricultural preservation, we can ensure a more sustainable future for Santa Clara County by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing climate adaptation by maintaining our agricultural lands and farming economy.
CAPP will build upon the studies, plans, and policies that have been produced by the County, cities and private organizations to date to address the future of agriculture and farmland preservation in the County.
