Organizations
Appropriate Technology Transfer to Rural Areas (ATTRA)
Discover how ATTRA and NCAT support sustainable agriculture through practical resources on organic farming, soil health, water conservation, regenerative practices, and rural development.
American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association
The American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association promotes sustainable rainwater harvesting solutions for water conservation, drought resilience, and environmental stewardship across the United States.
Groundwater Resources Association of California
Learn how the Groundwater Resources Association of California supports groundwater management through education, research, and policy advocacy.
Pacific Institute: Advancing Sustainable Water and Climate Solutions
Learn how the Pacific Institute advances sustainable water management, climate resilience, environmental stewardship, and innovative solutions for water conservation and resource protection.
American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
Learn how ACEEE supports energy efficiency in agriculture, helping farmers reduce costs, conserve resources, and build resilient rural communities.
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Technical Assistance & Tools
Map of Dry Farm Vineyard Potential
View this map of participating dry farm vineyards and learn about their soils, rainfall, varieties and more.
Return on Investment for Improving DU (Tool)
The online estimator identifies areas of an irrigation system needing maintenance, repairs or upgrades to improve distribution uniformity. It also…
Resource Guide for Agricultural Customers (PGE)
This fact sheet includes contact information for a variety of agricultural programs: incentives, rate assessment, financing, and more.
CDFA Grant Opportunities
CDFA offers a variety of grants for agricultural practices and programs.
State Water Efficiency & Enhancement Program (SWEEP)
The State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) supports California’s efforts to combat climate change and improve water management through…
UC SAREP Cover Crop Database
Explore the UC SAREP Cover Crop Database featuring detailed information on more than 32 cover crop species to support soil…
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Drought
Drought-Resilient Agriculture with Dale Strickland (Video)
In this video, Dale Strickler shares how his drought-free agriculture approach improves soil health and water retention to create resilient, sustainable farming systems.
Healthier Soils to Get Through Drought (USDA) (Video)
In this short video, learn how healthier soils improve drought resilience through cover crops, reduced tillage, and soil health management practices supported by USDA NRCS conservation programs.
Drought Resistant Soil: Building Healthier Soils for Water Resilience
Learn how healthy soils improve drought resilience through cover crops, composting, reduced tillage, and soil organic matter management with ATTRA’s Drought Resistant Soil guide.
WaterSMART (USBR)
The US Bureau of Reclamation’s WaterSMART Program supports water conservation, irrigation efficiency, drought resilience, and sustainable water management through grants, research, and technical assistance.
Water Resources Research (University of Arizona)
The University of Arizona Water Resources Research Center advances water conservation, policy, research, and education to support sustainable water management and resilient communities.
Navigating Drought: UC Resources for Water Management
Explore UC drought management resources for expert guidance, tools, and strategies to improve water efficiency and build resilience in California.
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YouTube Channels
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service – California (YouTube)
NRCS, with the Resource Conservation Districts, are “Helping People Help the Land” to accomplish these goals. So now, take a peek…
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (YouTube)
These videos showcase conservation success stories and tips from across the nation.
USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (YouTube)
SARE is a program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture that functions through competitive grants conducted cooperatively by farmers, ranchers, researchers…
Community Alliance with Family Farmers (YouTube)
CAFF is California-based non-profit organization dedicated to building a movement of rural and urban people to foster family-scale agriculture.
UC Santa Cruz Center for Agroecology (YouTube)
Explore the UC Santa Cruz Center for Agroecology and its work advancing sustainable farming through research, education, and hands-on training.
UC Agriculture & Natural Resources (YouTube)
Explore the UC ANR YouTube channel for expert-led videos on irrigation, water management, and sustainable agriculture practices.
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