Financial Resources
New Database Lists Farmer Funding Opportunities in English and Spanish
The Community Alliance with Family Farmers' has compiled a new Farmer Funding Opportunities Database. Spanish translation of the database also is available.
Free Lender Readiness Webinar for Small-scale Producers
The San Diego Food System Alliance is offering a free webinar for small-scale producers to discuss lender readiness and financial pro formas. The financial webinar is designed to help-small scale producers have a productive conversation with lenders to raise funds and/or apply for a loan.
Drought Relief Grant Funds Available
The California Small Agricultural Business Drought and Flood Relief Grant Program awards funds to small agricultural businesses that have experienced a decline in annual gross receipts or profits due to drought or flood conditions. Awards are disbursed up to $100,000.
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.
