Conservation Agriculture Planning Grant Program

Three people standing in a field, with one pointing towards hilly terrain under a bright sun.

Conserving natural resources is fundamental to sustaining the productivity and resilience of agricultural land. Recognizing this, the Coastal San Luis Resource Conservation District (CSLRCD) joined the Conservation Agriculture Planning Grants Program (CAPGP) in 2023, with support from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The program supports the creation of conservation plans, which assist agricultural producers in adopting sustainable, climate-smart practices.

As a participating organization, CSLRCD works directly with farmers and ranchers to develop customized plans tailored to the unique needs of their operations and local resource concerns.

These plans may focus on a variety of conservation priorities, including:

Soil Health Management
Fish and Wildlife Habitat
Pollinator Habitat
Carbon Farming

Guide on conservation plans detailing types, benefits, and the process: questionnaire, site visit, plan development, implementation.

RCD Contact: Rhealynn Ravarra, rravarra@coastalrcd.org