Policy matters
Our nation’s farm policy dictates what crops farmers are incentivized to grow, how they grow them, where they sell them, and ultimately how much farmers earn.
At California FarmLink, we understand the critical role public policy plays in shaping our food and agricultural system.
Guided by our Policy Principles
California FarmLink supports policies and programs that direct resources and opportunities to beginning farmers, low-income and low-wealth farmers, women, and other members of groups that have historically been denied equitable access to land, capital, and education.
Our policy principles provide a vision for FarmLink’s programs and services, and serve as the foundation for policy positions and advocacy at the state and federal levels. Our principles align with six policy issues and related goals that center small-scale farmers and those who have limited access to financial resources.
Policy Goals
FarmLink currently focuses on the first four goals across our policy work. The other goals are areas which intersect with our work where ally with our partners.
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Agricultural Credit
Building Wealth and Financial Resilience
Land Tenure
Climate Resilience
Healthy Communities
Water is Life
Policy in Action
Policy Principles
These Policy Principles summarize and share our priorities related to public policy.
What is an Agricultural CDFI?
This document details our business model and the public programs that have made it possible.
Climate Resilience Strategy
Among the people we serve there's a common thread: all rely on natural resources for their livelihoods.
How We Act
From our very beginning, FarmLink has shown up at the policy table, offering ideas and solutions to address the challenges and lived experiences of the farmers we strive to serve.
Real-World Impact:
$300M
Directed to Farmers
via a federal program supporting farmer education & technical assistance
Shaping Policy
Bringing on-the-ground insight into policy conversations to help shape more effective and equitable public programs.
Building Partnerships
Collaborating with organizations, agencies, and advocates to advance shared policy goals.
Advancing Solutions
Contributing ideas and strategies that drive meaningful, long-term change across food and agriculture systems.
Policy Coalitions & Partners
