Coping With Drought Virtual Workshop – May 12
Coping With Drought Virtual Workshop – May 12
Assistance Programs Overview for Farmers and Ranchers in Napa County
May 12 • 3-5pm • FREE Virtual Workshop
California has entered year three of its second extreme drought in 10 years with impacts felt by farmers and wildlife alike. It is more important now than ever for Napa County’s agricultural producers to implement strategies to cope with reduced water availability to maintain productivity and support ecosystem health.
Several voluntary programs exist to support farms and ranches experiencing drought conditions. This workshop will provide an introduction to these programs, as well as an update on the state of the drought and the Napa Valley Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan.
Agenda Topics Include:
State of the drought in Napa County and broader region
Voluntary Drought Initiative (VDI) and how agricultural producers can participate in the program now and into the future
Technical and financial assistance programs available to agricultural producers to conserve water and enhance habitat through Napa RCD and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) drought assistance through the USDA Farm Service Agency
Status update on implementation of the Napa Valley Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP)
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