To participate in the Texas Climate-Smart Initiative, you will apply, go through the selection process, meet with an implementation planner/Climate-Smart Ambassador, complete a contract, participate in an environmental assessment evaluation (for select practices), implement the practices, and meet with a Climate-Smart Ambassador for continued measurement and assessment.


1- Online: APPLY NOW

2 – Paper Form: Call 979-314-8095 or email climatesmart@ag.tamu.edu to request an application.

3- Phone Interview: Call 979-314-8095 or email climatesmart@ag.tamu.edu to schedule an interview.


  • Selections Occur Bimonthly
  • Applications Sorted by Commodity Type and Reviewed for Location, Commodity and Practice:
    • Forestry
    • Orchards and Other Perennial Shrubs and Trees
    • Perennial Forage, Pastures and Rangeland
    • Annual Crops
    • Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations
  • Develop Contract and Complete Implementation Plan  

The following video is a walk-through of the online application, intended to better explain and answer any questions you may have about filling out the application.

If you are interested in participating in this project, one requirement is you must have an FSA number. See the page below to find out how you can obtain an FSA number for your operational unit. Click this link to locate the service center closest to you.


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