{"id":7635,"date":"2024-02-14T02:47:54","date_gmt":"2024-02-14T10:47:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marinrcd.org\/programs\/home2\/?page_id=7635"},"modified":"2026-01-08T13:24:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T21:24:56","slug":"apply","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.marinrcd.org\/programs\/home2\/apply\/","title":{"rendered":"Agricultural Project Application"},"content":{"rendered":"[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”768.9px” custom_padding=”2vw|30px|2vw|30px|true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#0C71C3″ width=”100%” min_height=”205.4px” custom_margin=”||-124px||false|false” custom_padding=”42px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

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Are you interested in funding for stewardship practices <\/b><\/span><\/h1>\n

on a ranch, farm or dairy in Marin County?<\/b><\/span><\/h1>\n

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This is an ongoing<\/em> application for Marin County producers to apply anytime for projects on their land.<\/h4>\n

We currently do not have funding available for projects and will announce when more is secured.<\/h4>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider divider_weight=”32px” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”33.4px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider show_divider=”off” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.marinrcd.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Riparian-Planting1-1000×750.jpg” title_text=”OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.marinrcd.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Streambank-Protection-1000×750.jpg” title_text=”OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Pre-construction project example: An eroding streambank on a ranch is negatively impacting water quality.\u00a0<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Post-construction example: Streambank erosion repaired with earthwork (changing the slope of the bank) and vegetation (native plants to stabilize the bank soil).<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||-77px|||” custom_padding=”0vw|60px|4vw|60px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”559.7px” custom_margin=”|auto|-61px|60px||” custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” width=”94.8%” min_height=”522.1px” custom_margin=”||-47px|24px||” custom_padding=”0px|30px|0px|32px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

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Marin Resource Conservation District stands ready to serve as your partner in land stewardship. We are a non-regulatory agency that provides confidential technical assistance. <\/span>We offer the following:\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

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Conservation Planning<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

Guidance in soil health, monitoring, and the co-creation of essential plans such as:<\/span><\/h4>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Carbon Farm Plans<\/span><\/h4>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Soil Health Management Plans<\/span><\/h4>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Grazing Management Plans<\/span><\/h4>\n

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Technical Assistance & Implementation\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

Design, permitting and construction management for projects that improve water quality and climate resilience.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

Financial assistance is available for project implementation. Many projects do not require landowner cost share.<\/span><\/h4>\n

Learn more about past projects and what practices qualify in the application portal.\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

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Division 9 of the CA Public <\/span><\/span><\/em>Resources Code gives Resource Conservation Districts authority to oversee and manage countywide or regional natural\u202fresource conservation projects on both public and private lands.\u202f<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider divider_weight=”32px” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”33.4px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]\n

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Marin RCD receives several types of funding for specific projects, and based on your interest we can match you with the current available funding. This Fall\/Winter 2025\/26 round of projects\u00a0 is funded by one or more of the following:<\/strong><\/h4>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.marinrcd.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/USDA_color-3-300×116.png” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.marinrcd.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/marin-parks-2.png” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.marinrcd.org\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/water-control-board-logo-2-300×75.png” _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”219px” custom_padding=”||6px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”50px” custom_margin=”||26px|||” custom_padding=”||0px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]\n

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Marching funds for soil health practices<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Marin County Parks Measure A<\/strong><\/p>\n

Matching funds for sustainable agriculture stewardship projects<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) <\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/strong>Install management practices to improve water quality in the Tomales Bay and Estero de San Antonio watersheds<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|30px||30px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider divider_weight=”32px” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”33.4px” custom_margin=”|-21px||||” custom_padding=”|||0px||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”2vw||1vw||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

Examples of Past Projects<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=”6448,6436,6438,6445,6447,6442″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”62%” max_width=”73%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_gallery][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]\n

\u00a0Have questions?<\/span><\/h4>\n

Prefer to apply over the phone?<\/span><\/h4>\n

Reach out to us to schedule a visit on your farm or ranch to learn how we can help.<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

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Contact Sarah Skinker, Carbon Farming Program Manager<\/span><\/h4>\n

(415) 780-2854 <\/span><\/h4>\n

sarahs@marinrcd.org<\/span><\/h4>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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