Search for Resources
Welcome to the clearinghouse of resources for the Western region. We want to make sure you, your family, and people you work with have access to the resources needed, when they are needed. Use our clearinghouse to learn what resources may be available in your local area or within your state.
How to use the Clearinghouse
First, select the service category you are interested in. Second, select the state you would like to search for resources that fall within that category. If you are new to using our clearinghouse, or if you are not sure what service category to select, you can generate a more generalized list of results to browse. You can identify the state you wish to explore and select the “search for resources” button to generate the list.
Community Restorative Training (CRT)
CRT offers interactive joyful mindfulness based CUSTOM TAILORED programs that promote flexibility, strength and balance while targeting a long-term healthy lifestyle. CRT establishes the big impact of practicing mental, physical and emotional care for as little as 5-10 minutes each day, while using SLOW and SHORT activities, one on one or within your community.
HEALTHY BODY, HEALTHY MIND! Mindful based stress reduction and simple healthy practices.
Services available both in person and virtually.
We help with:
- Farm Stress
- Resources for Farmworkers / Migrant Workers
We work in these areas:
- California
- National
Frontline Farming
FLF is a food justice and farmer advocacy organization that believes good food should be for all people and that farmers deserve living wages. We develop asset-based and data-driven solutions that are community derived. We funnel money, resources, and time into the communities we serve and the farmers who grow our food.
FrontLine Farming a food and farmers advocacy group focusing on food growing, education, sovereignty and justice.
We help with:
- Activism & Organizing
- Resources for BIPOC Farmers
We work in these areas:
- Colorado
Zero Foodprint
Please visit our website at www.zerofoodprint.org/apply to learn more about our Restore Grant program, which awards up to $25,000 for projects implementing NRCS conservation practices. Or visit www.zerofoodprint.org/compost to learn about Compost Connector, which discounts select compost orders in the state of California.
We help with:
- Funding Opportunities for Farmers
We work in these areas:
- California
- Colorado
WomensNet – Amber Grant for Women
Today, WomensNet carries on that tradition, proudly giving away at least $30,000 every month in Amber Grant money. In recognition of the diversity of businesses owned by women, we’ve also expanded our grant-giving to include: Marketing Grants, Business Category Grants, as well as two $25,000 Year End Grants.
We help with:
- Funding Opportunities for Farmers
- Resources for Women Farmers
We work in these areas:
- National
The Sheep and Goat Innovation Fund
The Sheep and Goat Innovation Fund is a revolving fund established within the National Livestock Producers Association to assist the U.S. sheep and goat industries by strengthening and enhancing the production and marketing of sheep and goats and their products in the United States.
We help with:
- Funding Opportunities for Farmers
We work in these areas:
- National
Saving Tomorrow’s Agriculture Resources (STAR)
Saving Tomorrow?s Agriculture Resources (STAR) is a free nationwide tool to assist farm operators and landowners in evaluating their management practices on individual fields. STAR encourages farmers and landowners to use management practices and make decisions that will reduce the nutrient and soil losses on their fields, improve soil health, maintain smart water utilization, and more.
We help with:
- Research, Technical Assistance, & Education
We work in these areas:
- National
RURAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, INC.
REO’s National Farmworker Jobs Program has two specific goals. This includes helping farmworker families become economically self-sufficient through training and employment services. Montana?s agricultural workers and their spouse, children and other dependents have access to educational programs to complete their high school credentials, access and complete job training (such as CDL, CNA, and technical programs and seminars), and college certificates or degrees. The program services adults and youth 18-24. These opportunities lead to full-time employment, improved family income, and greater economic security. In addition, REO provides emergency services, such as food and gas, to seasonal and migrant workers living in Montana and traveling to Montana for employment purposes. Not all offices have a Spanish speaking individual. Those needing this service should call Jesse at 406-839-7852.
We help with:
- Crisis Assistance
- Resources for Farmworkers / Migrant Workers
- Resources for Tribal Farmers & Ranchers
We work in these areas:
- Montana
North Central Center for FSMA Training, Extension, and Technical Assistance
Training on Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) rules and regulations for the North Central region.
We help with:
- Research, Technical Assistance, & Education
We work in these areas:
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- South Dakota
- Wisconsin
Montana Farmers Union
MFU is working for family farms, ranches, rural communities, & supports its members through: Strong education programs for both youth and adults, by advocating member-driven policies & legislation at the state and federal level, & cooperation through producer-owned co-ops.
We help with:
- Resources for Women Farmers
We work in these areas:
- Montana