California FarmLink

Farmers and ranchers! Tomorrow is the last day we are able to start applications and assist you in accessing SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program aka PPP Loans. Last year FarmLink made 112 of these forgivable loans totaling nearly $2.4 million. The federal rules have changed to benefit farmers who are sole proprietors with no employees. If you received a PPP loan last year and want more, you will have to demonstrate a 25% reduction in gross revenue in 2020 as compared to 2019. We have assembled resources for you to learn about PPP, but act soon to enable us to process your request. Click the link below for more information. https://www.californiafarmlink.org/lo/loan-types-and-terms/

La Resiliencia y la Prosperidad no solo significa un estado financiero, sino una estabilidad familiar, profesional y personal, y la capacidad para adaptarse a cualquier desafío. Participe en el curso de La Resiliencia y La Prosperidad, un curso de 8 semanas para agricultores. Cubriremos temas como mano de obra, contabilidad, flujo de caja, y preparación de impuestos. Aplique antes del 20 de marzo aqui: https://www.californiafarmlink.org/nuevo-programa-en-2021/

California FarmLink is seeking candidates for two new jobs. The Senior Loan Officer will support our small business and land ownership lending by creating and maintaining strong relationships with farmers, realtors, land trusts, and other lenders. The Executive Assistant will serve as the primary point of contact on matters pertaining to the executive director’s office, including communications with employees, clients and partners. Learn more about these opportunities and help us share these opportunities! https://www.californiafarmlink.org/about-us/careers/

Join us tomorrow morning (Tuesday, March 16) at 10am PST for an exciting announcement from Assembly Agriculture Committee Chair Robert Rivas and a diverse coalition of agriculture, environment, food access and farmworker advocates. Tuesday marks the launch of groundbreaking legislation for a bond measure, Assembly Bill 125, that will accelerate California’s economic recovery and improve the state’s climate resilience while also increasing healthy food access, protecting our essential food and farm system workers, investing in regional food processing and market infrastructure, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. Catch the livestream on Assemblymember Rivas Facebook: www.facebook.com/AsmRobertRivas We hope you can join us!

Looking for land a short driving distance from Sacramento? This listing has 35 acres available for lease in Clarksburg, just about 20 minutes south of Sacramento. The land has historically grown wheat, a variety of squash, tomatoes, alfalfa, onions and more. Register with our Land Portal for more information! https://www.californiafarmlink.org/landlisting/yolo-5456/

10 flat acres available for lease in Yuba County! Located within close proximity to markets in Yuba City with favorable soil and water access. This opportunity is ideal for an individual (or group of people) looking to rent the open 3 bedroom farmhouse onsite while growing mixed vegetables or other row crops for sale. Join our Land Portal to reach out to the landholder or visit our website for more information! https://www.californiafarmlink.org/landlisting/sutter-5508/

Thank you, Rep. Jimmy Panetta, for the time you invested in learning more about the ways we've been able to deliver federal COVID relief programs for farmers of color and next-generation farmers in the Monterey Bay region and beyond. And while it was a serious discussion, clearly we had a good time connecting with you! #covidrelief #covidrecovery #farmersofcolor... #nextgenerationfarmers #grateful See more

Marsha Habib of Oya Organics has joined the California FarmLink Board of Directors! We value farmers’ perspectives and that’s especially important for the organization's governance. We are truly grateful for her volunteer service. Marsha’s parents immigrated to the United States as young adults, and she is a first-generation farmer in this country. She started her own business, Oya Organics, on one acre of subleased land in Hollister, and now farms mixed vegetables on 20 acres near Hollister. Thank you, Marsha! Learn more about her farm at www.oyaorganicfarm.com

Looking for an entry point to California FarmLink’s business education programing? Consider joining our nine-week intensive: The Resilerator! Open to farmers and ranchers operating a for-profit business with at least three years of experience, the Resilerator blends group education with one-on-one technical assistance. The program is designed to help farmers and ranchers understand the legal and financial structure of their business and establish practices to ensure resilienc...e: the ability to respond to meet challenges and remain viable over the long-term. The deadline to apply is this Monday, January 25th. Don’t delay! Follow the link below for more information about the Resilerator and to enroll. https://www.californiafarmlink.org/resilerator-2021/ #resilience #business #skills #theresilerator #beresilerated

Are you ready to be resilerated? Farmers and ranchers: we invite you to enroll in The Resilerator! It’s like a business accelerator, but the emphasis is on long-term resilience rather than a sprint towards short-term profits. You’ll start by completing an intensive self-assessment, take part in a comprehensive 9-week curriculum covering all the major aspects of farm and ranch legal and financial management, and end by setting realistic goals for improving your business practi...ces over the next 2-3 years. After completing the Resilerator you will have access to one-on-one technical assistance, loan discounts, and other programming offered through FarmLink’s Business Resilience Program. Join us! https://www.californiafarmlink.org/resilerator-2021/ #resilience #business #skills #theresilerator #beresilerated