Agricultural and Rangeland Programs
Agricultural and Rangeland Program Overview

Economic & Drought Relief Grant Programs for Small-Mid Scale Farmers
In partnership with the California Department of Food and Agriculture, as well as multiple local partner organizations, the goal of the CUSP program is to provide outreach, informational services, and technical assistance to local producers in order to increase the number of economic and drought relief grant applications and awards. As well as increase awareness and access to all available resources which can provide assistance to local small and underserved producers who are struggling with the lasting effects of the COVID pandemic and drought.
Are you a small farmer, or do you know of a small farmer who may benefit from our services and assistance? We welcome you to contact the CUSP Engagement Manager, Veronica Martinez, at [email protected] or visit the program page for more information.

San Joaquin Valley Land and Water Conservation Collaborative
SWEEP Evaluations and Support Program


Additional Services
Outreach and Informational Services to increase awareness and access to all available resources, public and private, to help local producers meet their resource challenges and ensure the profitability and sustainability of local producers.
Direct Technical Assistance to local producers to ensure that they are able to gain access to any and all resources, including, but not limited to: application assistance, USDA-FSA onboarding, conservation planning, BMP implementation planning, marketing, and business planning, and educational opportunities to increase regenerative practices adoption to increase local producer resiliency to drought and climate change.
Partnership Support Services to aid our local producer organizations in regular ongoing issues which affect their membership. Partner organizations include Punjabi American Growers Group, African American Farmers of California, Asian Business Institute, and Fresno-Kings Counties Cattlemen Association.
Contact Us
We are here to help you! Feel free to contact us for additional information or any questions you may have.
Agriculture and Rangeland Program Contact: Karin Roux
Contact Information: [email protected]
Secondary Contact: Alyssa Flores
Contact Information: [email protected]
OR fill in our contact form and we will contact you.