Dear Nevada Farmers, we have just been recently notified that CCOF Foundation has small relief funds for Nevada growers and you do not have to be certified organic to apply. Follow the registration link below to get started

The CCOF Foundation has partnered with Farm Aid to administer the Western Farmer Relief Fund for Nevada. Nevada farmers can apply now for additional hardship assistance!

Awards range from $1,000-2,500.

Simply click on this link to register, complete the application, and submit.

You must register (create an account) to be able to complete and submit an application for hardship assistance. This will be a new account, not your CCOF login.

The deadline to apply is Thursday, Aug 13.

Schembre, C. 2020, COVID Farm AID for Nevada Farmers!, Desert Farming Initiative, University of Nevada, Reno, News

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CodeRED in Washoe County
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