Resources for Farmers & Ranchers

Running a farm or ranch requires access to the right information, tools, and support. This page brings together resources to help you navigate everything from land access and business planning to food safety and regenerative practices. Whether you're applying for funding, preparing for market sales, or looking to grow your operation, these materials are here to support your next step.

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Resource Type of Assistance
Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association (ALBA) Land Agency
Agricultural Institute of Marin Market Access & Sales Prep
American Farmland Trust – Farms for a New Generation (CA) Land Agency
California Climate & Agriculture Network (CalCAN) Regenerative/Conservation Practices
California Association of Resource Conservation Districts TA Provider
CAFF (Community Alliance with Family Farmers) Business Planning & Capital; Market Access & Sales Prep; Food Safety & Compliance
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) TA Provider
California Council of Land Trusts Land Agency
California Farmland Trust Land Agency
CA Farmlink Land Agency; Business Planning & Capital
California Mobile Farmers’ Market Coalition (CMFMC) Market Access & Sales Prep
California Underserved and Small Producers Program (CUSP) Market Access & Sales Prep
CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers) Regenerative/Conservation Practices; TA Provider
Center for Land-Based Learning Land Agency
Ecology Center – Farmers’ Markets Market Access & Sales Prep
Farm Financial Statements (Iowa State Extension) Business Planning & Capital
Farmer Education Network Directory (UC SAREP) TA Provider (Directory)
Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops (USDA FSCSC) Food Safety & Compliance
FSMA – Cornell Institute for Food Safety Food Safety & Compliance
FSMA – FDA Background Food Safety & Compliance
Fresh Approach Market Access & Sales Prep
Kitchen Table Advisors Business Planning & Capital; Market Access & Sales Prep
National Young Farmers Coalition – California Chapter Land Agency
NRCS (USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service) Regenerative/Conservation Practices; TA Provider
People’s Land Fund Land Agency
Record Keeping (UC ANR Templates) Business Planning & Capital
Schedule F / Taxes (FarmRaise) Business Planning & Capital
California Agricultural Land Equity Task Force (SGC) Land Agency
TomKat Ranch Educational Foundation Regenerative/Conservation Practices
UC Cooperative Extension / UC ANR Land Agency; Business Planning & Capital; Food Safety & Compliance; Regenerative/Conservation Practices; TA Provider
UC Small Farm Food Safety Food Safety & Compliance
Western Growers Association TA Provider
What is GAP? (USDA AMS) Food Safety & Compliance

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