Archive Nut, Prune and Olive Programs

Dairy Margin Coverage Program https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/dairy-margin-coverage-program/index A voluntary risk management program for dairy producers. DMC replaces the Margin Protection Program for Dairy (MPP-Dairy).

Alternative Manure Management Program https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/oefi/AMMP/ CDFAs Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) provides financial assistance for the implementation of non-digester manure management practices in California, which will result in reduced greenhouse gas emissions.

Western SARE Farmer/Rancher Grant https://www.westernsare.org/Grants/Types-of-Grants This grant program involves agricultural producers (main applicants) and technical advisor(s) implementing projects to address identified needs in sustainable agriculture.

This page contains useful resources for dairy producers within Sonoma, Marin, and Mendocino Counties.

New invasive species in the United States to be on the lookout for. Early detection is key to keeping the Spotted Lanternfly out of California. See the attached newsletter (pdf) en espaol for photos of the different life stages, species details and identification.

Buying and handling groceries during the coronavirus crisis (PDF) Is takeout safe?

From North Bay Business Journal, list provided by Exchange Bank, 4/7/2020.

Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) About SBA Loans Economic Injury Disaster Loan Emergency Advance (EIDL) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) CFAP 3 program deadline Feb 26, 2021. This program is for agricultural enterprises that experienced losses due to the coronavirus.

Food Safety Resources Farmer's Market Food Safety Safe Handling Practices for Fresh Produce during COVID-19, a presentation by Jennifer Sowerwine, UC Cooperative Extension Specialist UC Food Safety: COVID-19 Resources ***NEW PPE Alternatives for Employees Cornell Institute for Food Safety: Food Indu...

SoilWeb SoilWeb products can be used to access USDA-NCSS detailed soil survey data (SSURGO) for most of the United States. SODMAP: iPhone Android The SODMAP project (www.sodmap.