WORKING LANDS ASSISTANCE

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ARCD Working Lands Assistance Program mission is to support agricultural producers with addressing natural resource concerns and achieving land use sustainability and health. ARCD offers free technical assistance in conservation planning, grant applications, and project implementation. Working collaboratively with regional partners and leaders to deliver outreach and education we aim to support farmers and ranchers in making educated decisions for the benefit of their land and animals, selves, and community.

ARCD Financial Assistance & Technical Assistance

ARCD provides free technical assistance to landowners and agricultural producers to identify resource concerns, submit grant applications, and develop and implement grant project designs. An ARCD Technical Specialist is available to assist farmers & ranchers for the following grant programs:

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WILDLIFE AND POLLINATOR HABITAT ASSISTANCE

Supporting farmers, ranchers, and landowners in creating or increasing pollinator habitat on working lands and private property. Please visit our webpage to learn what grant opportunities are available.

AMADOR SOIL HEALTH RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PROJECT

A joint-initiative between ARCD, UCCE, and several Amador County agricultural producers, studying the effects of compost application on rangeland.

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UCCE Survey - Woody Biomass in Agriculture, Ranching, and Gardening

UCCE is reaching out to ranchers, forest landowners, farmers, and growers in the Central Sierra region to get input about their needs around woody biomass.

CENTRAL SIERRA HEALTHY SOILS PROGRAM

SOLICITATION CLOSED. Please check back for future funding cycles.

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CDFA HEALTHY SOILS PROGRAM INCENTIVES GRANT

SOLICITATION CLOSED. Funding is available annually. Please sign-up to the Healthy Soils Email List to receive notifications of funding cycles.

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CARBON FARM PLANS

SOLICITATION CLOSED. Please submit ARCD Information Request Form if interested in project.

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