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Farm Finance Expo

Farm Finance Expo Workshop

California FarmLink will be holding a Farm Finance Expo at the Corralitos Grange Hall to assist local Monterey  Bay area farmers in finding financing for their farming operation.   Representatives of local banks and lending institutions, and financial professionals will be on hand to describe current lending programs, discuss alternative financing options, hold workshops on financing and financial literacy, and answer questions.   There will be time to meet and greet representatives from RaboBank, American AgCredit, Santa Cruz County Bank, California Coastal Rural Development, California FarmLink, and USDA Farm Service Agency.  This event is co-sponsored by the Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau, the Small Business Development Center of Cabrillo College, and the Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County. 

What is California FarmLink?

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FarmLink is a statewide nonprofit that has been working with new and beginning farmers in California for twelve years. Through our land-linking program, loan fund, business development and matched-savings program, FarmLink assists the Next Generation of farmers in finding quality farmland and developing strong farming businesses.   Please contact FarmLink if you have land for lease or are an aspiring farmer starting your business

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