The Inland Empire Resource Conservation District (IERCD) has announced the opening of its California Underserved Small Producer (CUSP) Program, supported by funding from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). This initiative aims to support small and underserved farmers and ranchers who have experienced economic hardship due to extreme weather. The program offers reimbursement grants ranging from $2,500-$20,000 for lost revenue and increased costs due to drought, flooding, wildfire, pest quarantine, severe windstorms, and extreme cold. Eligible farmers can seek reimbursement for allowable expenses such as crop and livestock loss, debris removal, pest quarantines, infrastructure and equipment damage, and increased utility costs.