USDA Funding Programs Overview - 12/3/2020 (Webinar)
In December of 2020, presenters from the Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) met on Zoom with UCCE Marin Ag Ombudsman, Vince Trotter, to discuss several federal funding programs that can help pay for wildfire recovery, conservation projects, forage loss due to drought and income losses from the COVID-19 pandemic.
To watch the recording of this webinar, click here.
Presenters used slides to explain several programs administered by the FSA and NRCS. You can view all of the slides, including links to additional resources by clicking the image.
FSA Programs discussed include:
- COVID Food Assistance Program (CFAP 2)
- Livestock Forage Program (LFP)
- Seafood Trade Relieve Program (STRP)
- Emergency Conservation Program (ECP)
- Non-insured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP)
- Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC)
- Tree Assistance Program (TAP)
NRCS Programs discussed include:
- Environmental Qualities Incentive Program (EQIP)
- EQIP - Catastrophic Fire Recovery
- Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)
Presenters included:
Lisa Velasquez, County Executive Director
Farm Service Agency (FSA) Sonoma-Marin County Office
(707) 794-1242 x115
lisa.velasquez@usda.gov
Nick Goodman, Senior Soil Conservationist
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Petaluma Service Center
(707) 794-1242 x114
nickolas.goodman@usda.gov