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Cities Are Dismantling Their Food Policy Councils As Need Increases
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June 22, 2026

Cities Are Dismantling Their Food Policy Councils As Need Increases

These local organizations expand food access, coordinate emergency responses, and improve public health. Now they’re in danger. By Naoki NittaJune…

SEEAG and Gills Onions’ 4th Annual Double Your Impact Challenge Nets Over $30,000 For Youth Wellness Initiatives
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July 17, 2023

SEEAG and Gills Onions’ 4th Annual Double Your Impact Challenge Nets Over $30,000 For Youth Wellness Initiatives

For the fourth year, Gills Onions matched up to $15,000 in donations made to Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG)…

Over 1,800 Vegetable Plants Distributed During SEEAG’s 1st Annual Plantopia Earth Day Event
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May 8, 2023

Over 1,800 Vegetable Plants Distributed During SEEAG’s 1st Annual Plantopia Earth Day Event

Over 1,800 vegetable plants were distributed at Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture’s (SEEAG) first annual Plantopia U Pick Transplant Fundraiser…

The Santa Barbara County Food Action Network (SBCFAN) is pleased to welcome Ashley Lopez Estrada as its first Community Liaison
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May 6, 2023

The Santa Barbara County Food Action Network (SBCFAN) is pleased to welcome Ashley Lopez Estrada as its first Community Liaison

Hiring reflects SBCFAN’s commitment to equity, accessibility and inclusivity, particularly when it comes to grassroots organizing and program design MAY…

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March 9, 2023

Foodbank of Santa Barbara County projects surge in demand as CalFresh benefits end

Now that CalFresh, a federally funded program that helps low-income families afford nutritious food is coming to an end, the…

Santa Barbara County’s Food Rescue Effort Gets Extended Two Years
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January 12, 2023

Santa Barbara County’s Food Rescue Effort Gets Extended Two Years

New State Requirements to Expand Number and Type of Businesses Required to Donate Edible Food

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December 18, 2022

Learnings from COP27: SBCFAN is Ahead of the Curve

While global leaders play catch-up, SBCFAN is already helping implement solutions informed by these take-aways from COP27, not just for climate change, but for economic development and community resilience, health, and the long-term sustainability and resiliency of our food system.

Santa Maria’s Antonio Hernandez earns prestigious FFA honor
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December 13, 2022

Santa Maria’s Antonio Hernandez earns prestigious FFA honor

Antonio Hernandez, a Pioneer Valley graduate, was named Western Region Champion and runner-up in the nation in the Specialty Crop…

Route One Farmers Market to roll through Lompoc as county’s first mobile market
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November 18, 2022

Route One Farmers Market to roll through Lompoc as county’s first mobile market

Route One Farmers Market is set to launch Santa Barbara County’s first mobile farmers market in the coming weeks.

Here’s exactly how your diet affects the planet, a landmark study finds
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October 26, 2022

Here’s exactly how your diet affects the planet, a landmark study finds

A landmark study finds that five countries account for half of the globe’s food footprint

Lane Farms Pumpkin Patch brings Fall fun to Santa Barbara
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October 24, 2022

Lane Farms Pumpkin Patch brings Fall fun to Santa Barbara

Lane Farms pumpkin patch has been bringing family fun to Santa Barbara since 1974 when John Lane started the pumpkin…

Quite a catch: the Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival
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October 24, 2022

Quite a catch: the Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival

Santa Barbara celebrated the annual 19th Santa Barbara Harbor & Seafood Festival where local fisherfolk showcased the ocean’s freshest ingredients.

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