Taste of Santa Barbara: Fighting for Better Food System
S.B. Independent sits down with Food Tank Founder Danielle Nierenberg, Lompoc Baker Melissa Sorongon, and North County Rancher Stefan Selbert to discuss the Taste of Santa Barbara.
Santa Barbara County Food Action Network – Creating a More Resilient, Localized Food System
SBCFAN’s Executive Director, Shakira Miracle explains how the Network’s is investing in and building a more equitable food system, promote health and wellness and strengthen the foodshed.
Veggie Rescue Improves Nutrition and Quality of Life for Those Struggling with Food Insecurity
Veggie Rescue collects fresh fruits, vegetables and prepared food from local farms, farmers markets, backyards and businesses, then delivers this food directly to nonprofit recipient organizations and schools feeding community members in need.
Loan program promotes resiliency for Santa Barbara County farmers, food businesses
Two Santa Barbara County organizations have teamed up to connect local farmers, ranchers, fishers and food artisans with equitable loans to promote resiliency among food businesses and address gaps in the system.
At this Chumash plant nursery in Santa Ynez, native seeds are bringing tribal culture back to life
Built by the Santa Ynez Chumash Environmental Office (SYCEO) in 2017, the nursery is home to more than 60 traditional plant species that are culturally significant to the region’s indigenous people.
SBCFAN Strengthening Local Food Systems
Check out our four-page spread starting on page 15 and learn about the amazing work of our members in North County – and how you can engage with and support resiliency in our local food system.
