Jalama Canyon Ranch to Become Regenerative Farming Center
In a bold move for both land conservation and the future of earth-friendly farming, the Summerland-based SBCFAN partner White Buffalo Land Trust just purchased the 1,000-acre Jalama Canyon Ranch for $6 million, with plans to turn the property into a…
Grant Opportunity: Conservation, Environment, and Public Trails Grant Program
The Santa Barbara Foundation is offering grants to increase environmental sustainability, land conservation, habitat restoration, public trails, and ecosystem health. Application deadline May 17, 2021. Apply at https://www.sbfoundation.org/apply
Housing authority honors county food bank
The Housing Authority of Santa Barbara has presented the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County with the 2020 Outstanding Community Partner of the Year.
Organic Soup Kitchen in Santa Barbara Gets Makeover to Better Serve Clients
SBCFAN partner Organic Soup Kitchen adds infrastructure to expand nutrient dense food access in our community.
Wasps being used to help protect local orchards from deadly citrus disease
The CDFA is asking for the public's help identifying if their backyard citrus trees have the disease. Visit their website to know what signs and symptoms to look for. Read the full article here.
Indoor dining returns: Restaurants able to reopen indoors just in time for St. Patrick’s Day
Restaurants got the green light to reopen indoors at 25% capacity after Santa Barbara County waved goodbye to the purple tier, allowing for residents to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day 2021 inside, or outside, a restaurant.
Santa Maria Fairpark invites people to go Strawberry Cruzin’ for sweet treats, fair food
The Santa Maria Fairpark is presenting a pandemic-adapted drive-through version of the Strawberry Festival this year that will continue some of the cherished traditions from its 34-year history.
Santa Maria Concerned About Proposal to Permit Micro-Enterprise Home Kitchens
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors delayed a decision on the ordinance allowing county residents to cook and sell meals from their home kitchens after many Santa Maria city leaders voiced concerns about health and safety regulation.