In June 2025, Tranquillity RCD launched the Sustainable Land Initiative (SLI)  As part of the TCC Plan of Action development and Bio-Circular Ag Economic Development Initiative.  SLI is a collaboration among farmers, RCDs, universities, nonprofits and communities to rapidly accelerate the transition to sustainable practices on working and natural lands.  This initiative has been led by the Upper Salinas-La Tablas Resource Conservation District (USLTRCD) in San Luis Obispo County and planning for the launch with Tranquillity RCD commenced earlier in 2025 for the district and ultimately the San Joaquin Valley region.

Using a data-driven approach and innovative software, RCDs can more effectively and efficiently assist landowners to identify, fund and implement climate-smart projects on their land. These practices can improve land productivity and achieve sustainability by sequestering carbon, reducing water consumption, restoring soil health and more.

Read more here on how it works!

On July 1st, the first accelerated Carbon Farm Plan development under the SLI in this region led by Jeevan Singh with TRCD was initiatiated with Fresno Metro Ministry  Yo'Ville Community Gardens in West Fresno led by Rebecca Orezan, FMM's Farms Project Manager and Zechariah "Zack" Valle, Farm and Gardens Program Director.

Tranquillity RCD is now looking for a second SLI accelerated CFP opportunity on the west side of Fresno County.