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<p><font face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif">I am forwarding a
message from Rich Casale of the NRCS regarding USDA / NRCS
programs to recover agricultural losses due to wildfire. Many of
you know Rich. He has spoken multiple times at VASCM meetings.
</font><font face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif">He is a resource
conservation expert and in recent years has served as a
consultant to the NRCS on post-wildfire restoration. <br>
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<p><font face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif">You will find a quick
list of the disaster relief programs attached here. And details
on the USDA website <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/disaster-assistance-program/index">here</a>.
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<p><font face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif">Also note: the N</font><font
face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif">RCS and the Resource
Conservation District of Santa Cruz County are offering free
site visits/assessments to any properties affected by the SCZ
Lightning Complex fire and especially those with vegetation and
soil/slope damages where there is a concern about increased
hazard for erosion and sliding this winter. For those interested
in an NRCS site visit they can contact the Capitola NRCS office
(831-475-1967), </font><font face="Helvetica, Arial,
sans-serif">Lisa Lurie at <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:llurie@rcdsantacruz.org">llurie@rcdsantacruz.org</a>, or </font><br>
<font face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif">Whitney Haraguchi, NRCS,
Capitola at <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:whitney.haraguchi@usda.gov">whitney.haraguchi@usda.gov</a></font></p>
<p><font face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif">For additional
information and helpful post fire guides growers can check out
the NRCS CA website at <a href="http://www.ca.nrcs.usda.gov">www.ca.nrcs.usda.gov</a>
and the RCD website at: <a href="http://www.rcdsantacruz.org">www.rcdsantacruz.org</a>.</font></p>
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<font face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif">Thanks much,</font><br>
<font face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif">Mary Lindsay</font><br>
<font face="Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif">Muns Vineyard<br>
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producers of noninsurable crops when low yields, loss of
inventory, or prevented planting occur due to natural
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<div dir="ltr">Hi Mary
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<div>Hope you are well during this very unusual time. I just
wanted to make sure that growers are aware of USDA- NRCS and
USDA-Farm Services Agency post fire programs to help cover any
losses to crops (smoke, heat or fire damage) or vineyard
conservation practices and infrastructure. I have attached a
fact sheet outlining the various different programs and how to
apply. Please pass on as you see fit. </div>
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<div>In addition, NRCS and the Resource Conservation District of
Santa Cruz County are offering free site visits/assessments to
any properties affected by the SCZ Lightning Complex fire and
especially those with vegetation and soil/slope damages where
there is a concern about increased hazard for erosion and
sliding this winter. For those interested in an NRCS site
visit they can contact the Capitola NRCS office
(831-475-1967). For additional information and helpful post
fire guides growers can check out the NRCS CA website at <a
href="http://www.ca.nrcs.usda.gov" moz-do-not-send="true">www.ca.nrcs.usda.gov</a>
and the RCD website at: <a href="http://www.rcdsantacruz.org"
moz-do-not-send="true">www.rcdsantacruz.org</a>.</div>
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<div>Note: NRCS hired me back as a contractor full time to
assist NRCS offices and partners (like they have every year
since I retired in early 2017) in the central coast and bay
area/north coast counties affected by wildfire.If anyone wants
my direct assistance then they need to make a formal request
with the Capitola NRCS office. I expect that I will be spread
pretty thin over such a large area but anticipate helping out
at least until the end of the year. </div>
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<div>Take care and stay healthy,</div>
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<div>Rich Casale, CPESC #3</div>
<div>Post Fire Restoration Specialist</div>
<div>Assisting the USDA-NRCS</div>
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