California
Mandela Partners
Mandela Partners drives equitable, people-centered, community development strategies in the Oakland area. We do this by braiding together several strands of work: Supporting the launch and growth of local food enterprises. Increasing access to healthy food. Building skills and capacity of local BIPOC entrepreneurs. Strengthening income generation among small sustainable farmers. Facilitating access to community capital.
We specialize in:
- Financial & Business Planning
- Funding Opportunities for Farmers
We can also help you with:
- Institutional & Wholesale Markets
We work in these areas:
- California
California Coastal Rural Development Corporation
California Coastal Rural Development Corporation is dedicated to providing financing to small farmers and businesses throughout California who lack access to capital and technical assistance. Their mission is to assist these enterprises to grow, thrive and prosper enabling the overall economic development to our underserved communities. Assists in preparation for SBA loans and participate in FSA guaranteed loan programs as well as direct loan packages.
We specialize in:
- Funding Opportunities for Farmers
We can also help you with:
- Financial & Business Planning
We work in these areas:
- California
Angel Flight West
We are a 40-year-old nonprofit that provides free flights for those in medical/other compelling need through our generous volunteer pilot network in 12 Western US states. Though we’re best known for linking passengers to valuable medical resources, we also provide transportation for other humanitarian purposes, such as individuals and families escaping domestic violence, human trafficking, disaster relief, therapeutic programs for veterans, and children’s specialty camps.
We specialize in:
- Crisis Assistance
We can also help you with:
- Resources for Veteran Farmers
- Resources for Women Farmers
We work in these areas:
- Alaska
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Montana
- Nevada
- Oregon
- Utah
- Washington
- Wyoming
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 specialize in:
- Farm Stress
- Resources for Farmworkers / Migrant Workers
We can also help you with:
We work in these areas:
- California
- National
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 specialize in:
- Funding Opportunities for Farmers
We can also help you with:
We work in these areas:
- California
- Colorado
Western Organic Dairy Producers Alliance
The mission of the WODPA is to preserve, protect and ensure the sustainability & integrity of organic dairy farming across the west.
We specialize in:
- Activism & Organizing
We can also help you with:
- Research, Technical Assistance, & Education
We work in these areas:
- California
- Idaho
- Montana
- Oregon
- Texas
- Washington
San Joaquin Farm Bureau Federation
As a cornerstone of the county’s agricultural industry, the San Joaquin Farm Bureau represents over 4,000 families throughout our area. Our staff, volunteers, and board of directors advocate for all of our members through grassroots organizations, education, scholarships, regulatory and legislative outreach.
We specialize in:
- Activism & Organizing
We can also help you with:
- Resources for Beginning Farmers
We work in these areas:
- California
La Cooperativa Campesina de California
La Cooperativa’s member agencies operate a range of one-stop centers, mobile service units, and other service access sites throughout California, primarily in agricultural counties. Together, member agencies provide a job development force of over 500 employees, and combined operational budgets total over $81,000,000. Because the services offered by La Cooperativa focus on increasing self-sufficiency and protecting farm worker agency, we are able to achieve much higher rates of participation in this traditionally hard-to-reach population. Housing, food, disability, disaster, emergency, advocacy, education, employment services
We specialize in:
- Resources for Farmworkers / Migrant Workers
We can also help you with:
We work in these areas:
- California