Agriculture & Food Workers Vaccinations Available
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.
Vaccine opportunities kick off for Santa Barbara County ag, food, education sectors
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.
500 farmworkers will receive COVID-19 vaccines in Santa Maria 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.
Voices From the Front Lines of America’s Food Supply
Local fisher Eric Hodge is featured in this New York Times piece that highlights the experience of 11 workers from all links of the food supply chain and how they are getting themselves – and us – through the pandemic…
PPE Available For Agricultural Workers
N95 Masks for Agricultural Workers due to poor air quality The Santa Barbara County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office has received a one-time, temporary supply of N95 masks which are to be made available for agricultural workers. The N95 masks are available…
2020 Local Hero by the Santa Barbara Independent
Congratulations to Food Rescue Program Coordinator Julia Blanton on being named a 2020 Local Hero by the Santa Barbara Independent. Julia shares this recognition with two other locals dedicated to food security: Food from the Heart Board Chair Kelly Onnen and Foodbank volunteer Elizabeth…
Study documents COVID-19 impacts on farmworkers
The Santa Maria Times details a recent study about the impact of the pandemic on California farmworkers for their “What You Need To Know” Series. The study, undertaken on short notice by a consortium of groups, led to a series of…
SBC Food Rescue: Business Outreach
Does your business generate four or more cubic yards of solid waste per week? If so, then you are required to establish an organic waste recycling program. Donation of surplus food is one way to comply.
Housing for the Harvest: Free Hotel Room for Farm and Food Processing Workers
Housing for Harvest is a new program that offers temporary hotel housing for farm and food processing workers who need to isolate due to COVID-19. Self isolation in a hotel will help COVID-19 positive or exposed worker protect…
Food Forest Landscaping
An article from Santa Barbara Independent, written by Brad Smith, considers how healthy lives can be achieved through food security, social justice, and climate adaptation. The article sheds light on how structural racism oppresses marginalized groups economically, socially, and health-wise…
