Values and Principles

We value equitable access to opportunity, resilient working landscapes, fairness and accountability, and learning from diverse farmers and ranchers.

Values and principles that inspire our work include:

• Equitable access for people of color, women, immigrants, and beginners to establish themselves in California agriculture.

• Creativity and innovation, with tools and strategies that support and connect farmers and ranchers with land, financing, and assistance.

• Partnership and commitment focused on building long-term relationships with farmers, ranchers, landowners, and other partners.

• Environmental stewardship and resilient working landscapes that provide the basis for sustainable and organic agriculture.

• Fairness, accountability, and transparency when connecting people with land and financing.

• Learning from diverse communities of farmers and ranchers who inform, teach, and inspire us to improve our work.