NCGA Agricultural Programs are designed to address and adapt to the most critical needs in our regional farming community. In collaboration with many regional partners, we work to equitably...
We recognize that national, state and local agricultural services including our own have historically and often continue to underserve and therefore oppress people of color, Indigenous and Native American people, people who are immigrants, undocumented people, people whose first language is not English, women, LGBTQI+ people, and people with disabilities, among others. We strive to operate actively anti-racist programs and services that reduce critical barriers for, and prioritize, historically underserved populations of farmers.
Our work is largely conducted in the unceded ancestral territory and current home land of the Wiyot Tribe. Join us in contributing to the Honor Tax Project.
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- establish and continually adapt unique regional agricultural programs for farmers,
- help connect small family farmers to local, state and national agricultural services,
- develop accessible workshops and peer-to-peer learning opportunities,
- broaden and deepen connections between the NCGA, other ag organizations and offices, and tribes to collectively support the resiliency of our food system
We recognize that national, state and local agricultural services including our own have historically and often continue to underserve and therefore oppress people of color, Indigenous and Native American people, people who are immigrants, undocumented people, people whose first language is not English, women, LGBTQI+ people, and people with disabilities, among others. We strive to operate actively anti-racist programs and services that reduce critical barriers for, and prioritize, historically underserved populations of farmers.
Our work is largely conducted in the unceded ancestral territory and current home land of the Wiyot Tribe. Join us in contributing to the Honor Tax Project.
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Check in regularly to see whats new in the Events & Workshops calendar below.
More NCGA or partner events are added regularly. Check in often or subscribe to the Humboldt Roots newsletter to be sure that you stay in the loop.
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Conservation and Carbon Farm Planning.
NCGA's close partners at The Humboldt County Resource Conservation District (HCRCD) are inviting agricultural land managers who are interested in conservation, soil health, and carbon sequestration to apply to receive no-cost technical assistance with on-farm planning at no cost. Plans can be used to seek funding for implementation of recommended practices. |
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Farm Business Consulting. Whether it’s business plan development, access to ag loans or grants, small farm human resources, ag regulation compliance, marketing, accounting, or any other farm business need — the North Coast Small Business Development Center (NCSBDC) in collaboration with industry experts at NCGA, can be your one-stop-shop for accelerating your small farm's business success. We are excited about new businesses, and we’re committed to helping entrepreneurs like you successfully navigate the economy’s ups and downs and prepare for whatever lies ahead with our 100% Free Business Consulting. There is no cost – ever – to establish a relationship with NCSBDC advisors and mentors. Let us be your support team! Visit the NCSBDC site to learn more and sign up, or use the contact form below to find out more.
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Harvest Hub. Reserve cold or freezer storage. Sell to the Harvest Box program, to schools or institutions. Our new Harvest Hub makes it easier for stores, restaurants, and institutions like schools to access local food by coordinating the ordering and distribution aspect of locally grown and raised food while also providing support to local farms to be able to increase their growing capacity and sustainability of their farm businesses. Read the 11/15/2023 Lost Coast Outpost article on the Harvest Hub here.
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Humboldt Farmer Gatherings. A casual gathering of farmers and farmworkers, hosted on local farms. One gathering is planned every other month and often feature UCCE mini-workshops. At each farmer gathering we hope you will enjoy checking out a new farm location, visiting with new and old friends, good conversation, and... a chance to relax.
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Farm Work
Are you interested in working on a farm? NCGA farmer members have a variety of needs, from full time to part time and full year to seasonal, but most positions are physically demanding. If you are looking for farm work, you can visit farmers' markets and speak to farmers directly to ask if they have opportunities. Alternately, you can fill out this form and we will share it with farmers when they are looking for additional help.
Are you a farmer looking for help on your farm?
Contact [email protected] for an updated list of recent "Farm Work Wanted" for submissions.
Newsletter
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Welcome to the brand new Humboldt Grown Podcast,created to connect local farmers to timely resources, discuss key issues, and better connect us all together. **First Episode Now Available**
May 2023: Ivy North of NCGA talks with Silas Sarvinski, Farm Manager at College of the Redwoods, to talk about climate-related farming challenges in Humboldt and Del Norte, and some highlights from the upcoming Climate Resilient Farmer Training Program. |
Farm Food Safety
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NCGA has partnered with experts at CAFF to provide food safety training services to Humboldt & DelNorte farmers and NCGA staff. We recommend that all farmers develop a food safety plan. *Any farmer that would like to sell food through the new Harvest Hub is required to have a completed plan submitted to NCGA. Ready to get started? Contact [email protected] |
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The Report for the 2023 Humboldt Farm Services Survey is available here. We welcome you to take a look. Special thanks to all of you who took the time to participate in this survey. Your thoughtful responses and suggestions for farm services provide a wealth of useful information for NCGA and our local partners. |
NCGA partners with many local and state organizations and offices to develop our agricultural program resources and programing.
Key Partners Include:
North Coast SBDC
Community Food Council for Del Norte and Tribal Lands (DNATL)
Humboldt County Resource Conservation District (HCRCD)
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
The Yurok Tribe
College of the Redwoods -Agriculture
California FarmLink
The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Humboldt - Del Norte Counties
NCGA Agricultural Programs Receive Funding From:
CDFA Beginning Farmer and Farmworker Training and Workforce Development Grant Program (BFFTP)
"The North Coast Beginning Farmer Training Program has been designed to address the most critical needs in our farming community. Through the implementation of this project our regional community of new and socially disadvantaged farmers will be given the opportunity to collect tools and resources that will provide measurable outcomes and results."
NRCS: Conservation Outreach Racial Equity and Justice Funding Opportunity, contracted through the Humboldt County Resource Conservation District (HCRCD)
"The Equity Conservation Cooperative Agreements, administered by USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) fund two-year projects to expand the delivery of conservation assistance to farmers who are new to farming, low income, socially disadvantaged or military veterans. Projects support USDA’s broader effort to address climate change and equitable access to programs."
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Customized business resource & development directory for Humboldt and Del Norte farmers. Coming soon. |
Also coming soon:
- More information on the North Coast Agricultural Collaborative, established in 2022. A network of agricultural service providers.
- A calendar and landing page for our bi-monthly local Farmer Gatherings.
- Unveiling of our 2023-4 farmer winter workshop series.
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Ivy North | Agricultural Programs Director
Ivy has been with NCGA for over a decade. As the Ag Programs Director, Ivy partners with various offices, organizations and funding sources to develop localized training programs and connect critical services & funding opportunities to local small scale and socially disadvantaged farmers. Email Ivy with your questions or to to set up an appointment to discuss how NCGA Agricultural Programs can serve your farm business: [email protected] Also ask me about free and confidential business development resources & services available through the North Coast SBDC. Find the full board and staff directory here. |
Visit Us:
NCGA Office & Harvest Hub
5720 West End Road
Arcata CA 95521
Send Mail:
NCGA Ag Programs
PO Box 4232
Arcata, CA 95518
