California's farmers and ranchers who have experienced wildfire can face major hurdles during the recovery process, including issues with crop loss, infrastructure damage, impacts to livestock health and others. There are state and federal programs available to help offset the costs associated with fire preparation and recovery. These programs are available to individuals, communities, non-profits, and businesses. Programs vary from compensation, cost-share, loans, to tax relief. Additionally, if you produce and sell agricultural products (including field crops, orchards, livestock, timber, and others), contact your local USDA Farm Service Agency as soon as possible to help navigate their immediate assistance programs, cost-share, loans, and compensation for disasters. You may need to notify them of losses within a very short time after a disaster. For more information about recovery programs available to you, please contact your local Office of Emergency Services program or county Agriculture Department.
For additional information related to the recovery of other post-fire agriculture-related resources, you can reference the resources below.
Livestock and Rangeland Recovery
Learn how to properly care for your livestock post-wildfire and explore how wildfire can impact California's rangelands.
Vineyard Recovery
Learn how wildfire can impact vineyards and how to begin the recovery process for your agricultural operations.