Healthy Soils Incentives Program (HSP)
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting HSP applications. This program provides financial incentives to California growers and ranchers to implement conservation management practices that improve soil health, sequester carbon, and reduce atmospheric greenhouse gases (GHGs). Applications are due March 8, 2019. More information on this program can be found at https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/oefi
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WORKSHOP:
WHEN: Wednesday, February 6th, 2019, 9:00am-11:00am
State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting applications for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP). The program provides financial assistance in the form of grants to implement irrigation systems that reduce greenhouse gases and save water on California agricultural operations. Applications are due March 8, 2019. https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/oefi/sweep/
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WORKSHOP:
WHEN: Wednesday, February, 6th 2019, 11:30am - 1:30pm
(We will be available after the workshop for additional assistance)
WHERE: SLO County Farm Bureau
4875 Morabito Place, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Participants should be located in the Coastal San Luis Resource Conservation District Boundary
Included in Workshops:
Overview of Program requirements and eligible management practices
Assistance with Program application materials
Coordination of Internet and computer access for completing and submitting electronic application during grant application period
Bring your laptop so that we may help you complete your application. If you do not have a laptop, a computer will be provided.
Please RSVP by Thursday, January 31st, 2019
Contact Hallie Richard at hrichard@coastalrcd.org or (805) 772-4391
If you are unable to attend the workshop the Coastal San Luis Resource Conservation District is available to assist one-on-one with the application process. Contact Hallie Richard at hrichard@coastalrcd.org or (805) 772-4391 for more information.
The CSLRCD Technical Assistance Workshop is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide program that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment — particularly in disadvantaged communities.
