Financial Resources
Organic Transition Pilot Program Block Grant Applications Available
Applications for the Organic Transition Pilot Program are being accepted through September 15. The program awards block grants to organizations that assist producers transitioning to organic operations.
Drought Relief Funds Available Through VCRD CUSP Grant
The Ventura County Resource Conservation District is offering direct financial support, through the California Department of Food and Agriculture, for growers in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties who have experienced losses due to drought since 2021.
Free Grower Resources Available from the San Diego Resource Conservation District
The Resource Conservation District for San Diego County has a variety of free services available to California avocado growers in the Greater San Diego County RCD jurisdiction. Learn more.
USDA Extends Deadline for Two Revenue Loss Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has extended the June 2 deadline for the Emergency Relief Program Phase Two and Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program to July 14. In addition, the USDA Farm Service Agency has partnered with organizations to assist applicants with the ERP and PARP process.
USDA Launches Additional Supports for Organic Growers
To help organic producers mitigate risk, assist growers with the costs associated with transitioning to organic production and expand the organic market, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has supports in place as part of its Organic Transition Initiative.
Learn more about USDA Disaster Assistance
An online recording of the “California Disaster Assistance Webinar” is now available online. The USDA is also hosting another virtual question-and-answer session concerning USDA disaster assistance on April 20.
