CRARS Technical Assistance Application

  • CRARS 2025 Technical Assistance Application

  • The Center for Regenerative Agriculture and Resilient Systems works to build healthy soils, farms, food systems and communities by connecting California farmers, ranchers and land managers with resources and knowledge aiding in the implementation of regenerative and climate smart practices.  We provide technical and financial assistance in implementing established practices that sequester carbon, mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, improve soil health, protect native wildlife/beneficial invertebrate populations, and improve ecosystem health.  All services are provided free of charge to successful applicants. 

    We are currently accepting applications from California soil-based farms, ranches and forestry enterprises for the following programs: 

    North Valley Food Hub for Climate Smart Agriculture (NVFH)

    Successful participants in North Valley Food Hub receive direct funding and technical assistance from CRARS in planning and implementation of climate smart farming practices. 

    NRCS Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP)

    RCPP participants receive technical assistance in conservation planning, design and implementation from CRARS and NRCS as well as assistance applying for implementation funds from the NRCS RCPP Program.

    All applicants must be registered or willing to register with the Federal Farm Service Agency (FSA). https://www.fsa.usda.gov/

    Continuing education, open communication and building a strong community of practice are keys to long term success in regenerative agriculture, climate smart farming and conservation land management and are at the core of our mission.  Direct participation and cooperation from the owner / operator of the applicant farm, ranch or forestry enterprise is required, and this person must be listed as the Primary Contact below.  In most cases, this will be the producer named on FSA documentation.

    *Deadline extended to Jannuary 5th*

    All applicants will be notified by early February, 2025.

    Para asistencia en español, por favor contacte lhethcote@csuchico.edu

    The North Valley Food Hub for Climate-Smart Agriculture is supported by USDA Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities program grant #NR233A750004G110. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. 

    (Photo credit: Edwin Remsberg and USDA-SARE)

  • Contact Information

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Grower/Operation Information

  • Production Setting (check all that apply)*

  • Conservation Efforts:

  • Are you currently enrolled in any conservation assistance programs?*
  • Have you previously received financial assistance from any state, federal, or private/non-profit entities for on-farm / resource conservation in the past?*

  • Operation Status & Assistance Details

  • Are you registered with the FSA?*
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  • Does your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) reported to FSA fall below $900k

  • FAQ - Adjusted Gross Income

  • Do you fall within the definition of Historically Underserved Farmers and Ranchers? Providing demographic information is voluntary.*

  • USDA definition of Historically Underserved Farmer? 

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
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