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 22, 2026
California Jobs First Grant to Build a Community of Practice
The Santa Barbara Food Action Network partnered with local stakeholders to receive and manage the grant of: Amount: $190,000 Purpose: Cross-regional coordination, planning, capacity building, industry cluster broadening and deepening, and expanding partnerships Actions: Hiring of Food System Network Coordinator…
2026 Giving List Womens Summit
INVEST IN A MORE VIBRANT, EQUITABLE, AND RESILIENT FOOD SYSTEM.
A Self-Sustaining, Replicable Meat Processing Hub
Local jobs, a skilled-trade workforce pipeline, and community resilience—anchored locally in Lompoc.
SBCFAN Strategic Plan 2024-2026
The network’s first strategic plan includes shared regional vision, values, and priorities.
Uplift Central Coast Awards to 36 Initiatives
Uplift Central Coast is proud to announce the award of $9 million in Catalyst Predevelopment Funding to 36 organizations
Guidestar
We recently earned a Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency! Check out our nonprofit profile to keep up to date with our impact. Keep this link handy, we want to make sure you always have the information you need to support…
CC Small Farmer Rancher Fisherfolk Forum Resources
Thank you for your interest in the presenters and exhibitors at the Central Coast Small Farmer Rancher Fisherfolk Forum! These helpful organizations have shared some of their presentations and materials here, and we will post more materials as they become…
The Central Coast Small Farmer Rancher Fisherfolk Forum
On October 26th, EconAlliance and SBCFAN hosted an incredible day of events for small farm / ranch business stakeholders.






