Solidarity Farm — Crop Planning Training & On-Farm Demos — Solidarity Farm (San Diego)

Working-farm trainings on commercial crop planning — manual and digital tools for matching production to market demand — plus hands-on equipment demos such as BCS walk-behind tractor and implement clinics.

Typical award: Free or low-cost workshops
Deadline: Rolling — sessions announced through regional partners
Type of support: Technical assistance · Production & crop planning
Who can apply: Individual producer, Beginning / underserved
Fits these operations: Vegetables & produce, Mixed / diversified

Am I eligible?

Small-scale commercial growers, mostly Southern California

How to apply

1Watch for announced sessions through SDFSA and Foodshed partners
2Register for the workshop or equipment demo
3Bring your own crop plan or equipment questions

What you'll need

Closed-toe shoes for on-farm sessions

Timeline & contact

Half-day sessions

Get help: Solidarity Farm, Pauma Valley CA

Ready to apply?

Applications go through Solidarity Farm (San Diego), not through this site. Open the official page below for eligibility rules, forms, and contacts. For federal programs it's worth calling your local USDA Service Center or Cooperative Extension office first — they help with paperwork for free and know what your county actually funds.

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This listing was last hand-checked August 2026.

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