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USDA Risk Management Agency Dairy Revenue Protection https://www.rma.usda.gov/en/Fact-Sheets/National-Fact-Sheets/Dairy-Revenue-Protection Designed to insure against unexpected declines in the quarterly revenue from milk sales relative to a guaranteed coverage level.

Conservation Stewardship Program https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/financial/csp/ Our Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) helps you build on your existing conservation efforts while strengthening your operation.

Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)/Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency https://www.rd.usda.

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.