Launched Second Fruit Tree Initiative
Greenspot launched their second 1,000 fruit tree initiative to grow more fresh produce in unused greenspaces across Santa Barbara County.
Provided Fruit for the Tri-County Area
Greenspot Farming (GSF) has been providing fruit for the tri-county area including San Luis Obispo, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties. In the Spring of 2021, GSF reached 250,000 pounds of local fruit distributed through more than 20 local retail markets.
Built Relationships with Local Food Markets During Supply Chain Disruptions
COVID 19 caused disruptions to large grocery stores, as shelves became understocked and virus weary shoppers looked to local markets for food shopping. Greenspot's distribution model created an alternative, new lane in the food supply chain. During this time, they harvested and…
Continued Growing the Distributed Farm Model
Greenspot continued growing the distributed farm across more than 60 locations and planted over 1,000 trees.
Began Harvesting Local Fruit Trees
Greenspot began harvesting local fruit trees to reduce food waste, provide healthy calories, reduce food miles and bolster local food system resiliency.
The Concept for Greenspot Farming was Born
The vision for Greenspot Farming was born through conversations on an avocado ranch in El Capitan, North Goleta. The business concept was created to proactively address the converging problems of: Agricultural land lost to development diminishing food production Increasing demand…
Stakeholder Opportunity Matrix Identified Need for Creating Value Added Products
Feedback from the community demonstrated that there was a need to create an entrepreneurial venture that supports the community, creates jobs, builds wealth from the ground up, and puts money back into farmers’ pockets.
First Integration of Cider with Carpinteria-based Cidery
After years of ideation and investment, Blue Sky Center launched its first profit-sharing venture with regional cider maker, The Apiary.
Created Partnerships and Business Plan
Reinstated their beverage planning, created partnerships, and brainstormed what a successful venture would look like.
The Cuyama Beverage Company Takes Shape
Blue Sky Center saw an opportunity to invest in enterprises that add value to the agricultural industries in the Cuyama Valley and do not unnecessarily strain the critically overdrafted water basin. Created through collaboration between businesses, farmers, ranchers and community…
