On Wednesday, Congress passed one of the most sweeping relief programs for minority farmers in the nation’s history, through a provision of President Biden’s pandemic stimulus bill. The Emergency Relief for Farmers of Color Act will forgive 120 percent of…
Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria is sponsoring Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture's (SEEAG) "Santa Barbara County Child Wellness Initiative" at its highest $10,000 "Rain Maker" level. Funds will go toward the purchase of a colorful, vegetable-themed Farm Fresh Mobile…
When COVID-19 vaccine supply is available, Agriculture and Food Service workers may be able to make an appointment through their regular healthcare provider and Public Health vaccination sites.
The Santa Barbara Permaculture Network recently honored the Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market with the 2021 Local Food Hero Award as part of the annual Santa Barbara Community Seed Swap.
Kiah Jordan as Chair to its Executive Committee. SBCFAN’s Executive Committee is comprised of a broad spectrum of community leaders who drive the work of the organization and act as ambassadors to advocate and network on behalf of SBCFAN.
Under the newly passed measure, the California Retail Food Code establishes regulations for food preparation, including packaging and handling standards, transportation, and temperature guidelines for Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKOs).
Santa Barbara County began a new COVID-19 vaccination chapter this week as officials expanded access to agriculture, food, emergency and education sectors in Phase 1B, kicking it off with a vaccination event for 500 farmworkers on Sunday.
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department is partnering with community organizations like Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy (CAUSE) to launch a vaccine pilot program for hundreds of local agricultural workers.
The impetus to create the Food Action Network came out of the Santa Barbara County Food Action Plan, a community-led initiative to assess our food system and provide recommendations for how to locally produce, distribute, consume, and dispose of our…
Students for Eco-Education & Agriculture (SEEAG) is holding a live online auction March 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to raise money for a Farm Fresh Mobile Classroom van. An online silent auction will take place March 23 to…