Planting Seeds - Food & Farming News from CDFA

Recognizing National Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 – Oct. 15

As National Hispanic Heritage Month begins, CDFA wishes to acknowledge the extensive contributions of Hispanics in California.

According to the 2017 Census of Agriculture, California has a total of 14,597 Hispanic producers. CDFA recognizes that diversity in agriculture is a critical strength and is committed to working with underserved farmers, ranchers, and farmworkers in meeting the challenges ahead to help ensure a more equitable and prosperous future. With that in mind, Secretary Karen Ross spoke with Carmen Carrasco of the agency’s Farmer Equity Program and discussed key programs at CDFA.

https://youtu.be/jZ_Gxqz6Si0

Video in Spanish with Carmen Carrasco and Artemio Armenta

https://youtu.be/aVXQKmJ9Jh4

Links to CDFA resource pages:

Farmer Resource Portal (English)
Portal de Recursos para Agricultores (Español)

California Underserved and Small Producers Program (English)
Programa de Fondos Económicos para Productores en Desventaja y de Pequeña Escala de California (Español)

Beginning Farmer and Farmworker Training and Workforce Development Grant Program (English)
Programa de Fondos Económicos para la Formación de Agricultores Principiantes y Capacitación de Trabajadores Agrícolas y Desarrollo de la Fuerza Laboral (Español)

Farmer & Farmworker Mental Health Resources (English)
Recursos de Salud Mental para Agricultores y Trabajadores Agrícolas (Español)

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