UPDATED list of Resources and Mountain Fire Ag Recovery Series Linked Below


A representative from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (USDA FSA) will be available onsite this week to assist ranchers and growers.


November 19th, Tuesday 9am-2pm

VC Ag Commissioner's Camarillo Office

555 Airport Way, Suite E

Camarillo, CA 93010


November 20th, Wednesday 9am-2pm

VC Ag Commissioner's Camarillo Office

555 Airport Way, Suite E

Camarillo, CA 93010


November 21st, Thursday 9am-2pm

VC Ag Commissioner's Camarillo Office

555 Airport Way, Suite E

Camarillo, CA 93010



USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) offers disaster assistance and low-interest loan programs to assist in the recovery efforts following wildfires or other qualifying natural disasters.


Available programs and loans may include:


  • 2024 Non-Insured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) - provides financial assistance to producers of non-insurable crops when low yields, loss of inventory, or prevented planting occur due to natural disasters including excessive wind and qualifying drought (includes native grass for grazing).
  • 2024 Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP)- An owner or contract grower must file a notice of loss within 30 calendar days of when the loss of livestock is first apparent. LIP offers payments to eligible producers for livestock death losses in excess of normal mortality due to adverse weather.
  • 2024 Tree Assistance Program-Report your tree/bush/vine losses within 90 Days of the disaster or disease. TAP provides assistance to eligible orchardists and nursery tree growers for qualifying tree, shrub and vine losses due to natural disasters including fire.
  • Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP) - provides emergency relief for losses due to feed or water shortages, disease, adverse weather, or other conditions, which are not adequately addressed by other disaster programs. Notice of Loss and application deadline is Jan 30 after the program year in which the loss occurred.
  • Emergency Loan Program – available to producers with agriculture operations located in a county under a primary or contiguous Presidential or Secretarial disaster designation. These low interest loans help producers recover from production and physical losses.
  • Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) - provides emergency funding for farmers and ranchers to rehabilitate land severely damaged by natural disasters; includes fence loss. Note: ECP for fire damage is not yet available. Use the QR code or link above to report your damage.


For more information on these programs, contact your Santa Barbara and Ventura County USDA Service Center at (805)928-9269 Ext. 2 or check out fsa.usda.gov/disaster.

The second video of the Mountain Fire Ag Recovery Webinar Series is available on YouTube. Check it out by clicking below.

The first video of the Mountain Fire Ag Recovery Webinar Series is available on YouTube. Check it out by clicking below.

The County of Ventura Ag Commissioner has generously made their Harvest Room available to support this community event for those that would like to attend in person. Their Camarillo offices are at 555 Airport Way.


Mountain Fire Ag Recovery Webinar Series: 


Mountain Fire Ag Recovery Webinar 1: Immediate Considerations

Wednesday November 13th 10am

View online


Mountain Fire Ag Recovery Webinar 2: Recovery Resources

Monday November 18th 10am

View online


Mountain Fire Ag Recovery Webinar 3: Ag Community Check In

Friday December 6th 10am

Log In: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85690644273?pwd=mpQz5IYEai04Ue7gmmGTZ0dGFkqhlp.1

Webinar ID: 856 9064 4273

Passcode: AGSTRONG

In Person: Ag Commissioner’s Office at 555 Airport Way, Camarillo in the Harvest Room




UPDATED: Wildfire Resources for Farmers, Ranchers, and Growers 



 MOUNTAIN FIRE DAMAGE AGRICULTURAL ASSESSMENT FORM 



CoLAB List of General Fire Recovery Resources (permission to share)


CoLAB List of Ag Specific Recovery Resources (permission to share)


County Guidance on Farmworker/Animal Caretaker Temporary Trailers


County Guidance on Temporary Housing After a Disaster Frequently Asked Questions 


Resources to Protect Yourself and Workers from Valley Fever


Ventura Regional Fire Safe Council 


Economic Development Collaborative Disaster Recovery Resources


What to Know About Wildfire and Food Safety


Tree and Vine Loss Calculators

Spread sheets to help you calculate loss


Calculate Cost of Fire Damage to Avocado and Citrus Trees

Information from Ben Faber, Soils and Water, Avocado and Minor Subtropicals Advisor


Living with Fire

Information on how to care for fire damaged trees from Ben Faber, Soils and Water, Avocado and Minor Subtropicals Advisor


Safe Landscapes Project

Information on fire ecology and fire safe landscaping for homeowners, developed by Sabrina Drill, Natural Resources Advisor


UC Center for Fire Research and Outreach

Information on fire science from UC experts.



Want to help? 


VCCF Ventura County Wildfire Relief & Recovery Fund


Local Love Project Mountain Fire Fund

Understand Your Wildfire Risk


The wildfire hazard is defined by fire severity zones - very high, high, and moderate. Click the image below to find your risk level. Even those in lower risk areas should be prepared for the impacts of wildfire smoke on their operations.

Are you and your workers protected from wildfire smoke?


The Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety at UC Davis Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety has developed resources including an Employer Checklist, providing action items to assist with meeting the requirements outlined in Cal-OSHA regulation §5141.1 “Protection from Wildfire Smoke” as well as a Training Poster & Accompanying Discussion Guide.


Click here to order free printed materials in English and Spanish.


Click for Online Resources for Wildfire Smoke Safety
Visit VC Air Smoke Website
Wildfire Smoke Alert FAQ

Ventura County Farmworker Wildfire Smoke Alert Text System: With this system, farmworkers, supervisors, safety professionals, and others directing outdoor work can receive texts related to air quality when the air quality index reaches the unhealthy level at 151 and the hazardous level at 501.