335 Spreckels Dr, Suite F, Aptos, CA 95003
Charity Navigator Rating: 85 CHARITY NAVIGATOR REPORTCalifornia FarmLink’s goal is to be a force in California’s next generation of farmers and ranchers as a licensed lender with a specialty in working with the under-served, including organic farmers, immigrants, women, and farmers of color.
Focusing on the Central Coast, North Coast and Bay Area, and Central Valley regions, California FarmLink connects small- and mid-sized farms with needed capital for land purchase, operating costs, equipment, labor housing, and more. The group has also produced a free succession guidebook for retiring farmers.
CONTACTS:
North Coast
Kerry McGrath, Program Manager
kerry@cafarmlink.org | (831) 425-0303, ext. 7018
Counties served: Del Norte, Siskiyou, Humboldt, Trinity, Mendocino, Lake, Sonoma, Napa, Marin, Contra Costa, Alameda, and San Francisco
Central Valley
Lola Quasebarth, Senior Assoicate, Central Valley and Foothills
lola@cafarmlink.org | (831) 425-0303, ext. 7017
Counties served: Modoc, Shasta, Lassen, Tehama, Plumas, Butte, Glenn, Colusa, Sutter, Yuba, Sierra, Nevada, Placer, El Dorado, Sacramento, Solano, Amador, Alpine, Calaveras, Stanislaus, Tuolumne, Mono, Mariposa, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Inyo, Tulare, Kings, Kern, Yolo, and San Joaquin
Central Coast
Andrea Levy, Senior Associate, Land Access and Farm Business Education
andrea@cafarmlink.org | (831) 425-0303, ext. 7023
Counties served: Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, San Mateo, San Benito, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Imperial, and out of state
Connecting With Community Groups in the Statewide Region
Statewide region community groups and nonprofits play a fundamental role in making this a safe and thriving place.
Consider getting involved by volunteering your time, donating money, or both. Above you can learn about what services California FarmLink provides to the community and easily volunteer, donate, register for services, or connect with them on social media. Visit the Statewide Region Community Groups directory to see a comprehensive list of organizations on all subjects that are relevant to creating a vibrant local community.
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