LEAF Partnership

Is it your dream to start a small farm or ranch?

The academy is a 1-day introduction to starting a small commercial farm or ranch and will help prospective farmers start their operations. Participants will learn to assess their resources, research markets, analyze the potential economic viability of their operations and learn what makes foothill farming different.

The class is taught by University of California farm advisors and with a panel of local farmers and ranchers. This will also include a farm visit to tour a local successful operation.

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Date: Friday, October 30, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

The NPS Grant Program seeks proposals for projects that reduce runoff of pollution to waters of the state, such as agricultural projects that reduce pesticide and nutrient runoff, improvement or decommissioning of dirt roads to reduce erosion and sediment runoff, streambank stabilization to reduce erosion and infrastructure improvements for ranching and livestock operations to reduce erosion and runoff of nutrients and pathogens. 

Agency/Department Name

State Water Resources Control Board

Application Close Date

12/18/26 17:00

Estimated Available Funds

Join the first annual Gold Country Wildlife & Habitat Fair on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Kennedy Mine in Jackson, CA. The fair will feature guided hikes, live animals, educational booths, family-friendly activities, local vendors, food and beverages, live music, and more.

Date: September 12, 2026 Time: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location: Kennedy Mine, 12594 Kennedy Mine Rd, Jackson, CA 95642

There is no registration required to attend. Organizers are also seeking vendors, local producers, food vendors, artists, and nonprofit organizations focused on wildlife, pollinators, conservation, and natural resources.

Photo Contest: Submit entries August 3-31 for a chance to have your photo displayed at the event. Learn more and enter here:

US Dept of Interior Tribal Tourism Grant Program

• Focus: Tourism development and sustainable economic growth.

• Deadline: August 7, 2026.

• Location: Tribal Stewardship tab.

CA Strategic Growth Council Tribal Capacity Building Pilot Program (Round 2)

• Focus: Funding to build long-term grant-seeking and climate/housing project capacity.