141: Financial Aid to Replant Red Blotch Infected Vines

<p>Did you know that the Farm Service Agency offers financial assistance to remove and replant vines infected with Red Blotch? Jeff Sledd, County Executive Director at the San Luis Obispo County Farm Service Agency explains how the Tree Assistance Program (TAP) offers commercial farmers aid with multiple qualifying disasters including natural occurrences like freezing or floods, and diseases including Pierces Disease and Red Blotch.</p> <p>The Farm Service Agency is a national program with county-level agencies for assistance. It is important for farmers to connect with their local agency to remain aware of current relief programs and to request funding for new issues.</p> <p>Make sure to listen to the end. If you received an insurance payment in 2020, 2021, or 2022 for COVID or drought, you may be eligible for the Emergency Relief Program.</p> <h2>References:</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.vineyardteam.org/podcast/?id=915">122: Preserving Agriculture Land to Combat Climate Change</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.fsa.usda.gov/state-offices/California/index">California State Office of the FSA</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.farmers.gov/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Farmers.gov</a></li> <li><a href="mailto:Jeffrey.sledd@usda.gov">Jeffrey Sledd</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/disaster-assistance-program/tree-assistance-program/index"> Tree Assistance Program</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.sipcertified.org/get-certified/self-assessment/">SIP Certified</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sustainableagexpo.org/">Sustainable Ag Expo November 14-16, 2022</a></li> </ul> <h2>Get More</h2> <p>Subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode on the latest science and research with the Sustainable Winegrowing Podcast. Since 1994, Vineyard Team has been your resource for workshops and field demonstrations, research, and events dedicated to the stewardship of our natural resources.</p> <p>Learn more at <a href= "http://www.vineyardteam.org/">www.vineyardteam.org</a>.