Santa Barbara County’s ‘Fill the Foodbank’ drive receives 80,000 pounds of donated food
The bi-annual ‘Fill the Foodbank’ drive met its goal by collecting 80,000 pounds of food, as well as new or gently used kitchen items through a drive-thru event.
Butterfly Pavilion at SB Museum of Natural History Opens Memorial Day Weekend
The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is thrilled to announce the opening of its beloved summer exhibit Butterflies Alive! on Saturday, May 29 in the Sprague Butterfly Pavilion. Featuring 1,000 live butterflies, the exhibit will be open through Monday, September…
Farming for the Future at Jalama Canyon Ranch
White Buffalo Land Trust Leads Regenerative Agriculture Project on 1,000-Acre Property
Santa Barbara County restaurants now welcoming patrons indoors; others choose to wait
The county moved from the most-restrictive purple to the less-restrictive red tier on March 17 after the state hit a key vaccination target. As a result, restaurants now can host indoors diners at 25% capacity.
California Farm Consulting Now Available
Congratulations to SBCFAN member Nathanael Gonzales-Siemens on his new role as a Crop Consultant for @rodale institute. Nathanael’s family has been farming across California for many years and his one-to-one mentorship to California farmers looking to transition to organic will…
Home Kitchens Officially Allowed to Operate in Santa Barbara County
After granting preliminary support, the Board of Supervisors authorized permitting for all qualified MEHKOs in Santa Barbara County and approved funding for their regulation.
Grant Opportunity: Growing Future Organic Professionals
Grant opportunity! California Certified Organic Farmers’ (CCOF) Future Organic Farmers program provides financial support for organic education from middle school through college. Open until May 14 or November 12, 2021 depending on grant Who should apply: middle and…
