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
SEEAG and Gills Onions’ 4th Annual Double Your Impact Challenge Nets Over $30,000 For Youth Wellness Initiatives
For the fourth year, Gills Onions matched up to $15,000 in donations made to Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) during SEEAG’s annual “Double Your Impact Challenge.” Fundraising efforts during the May campaign raised $15,179 with all proceeds going to…
Over 1,800 Vegetable Plants Distributed During SEEAG’s 1st Annual Plantopia Earth Day Event
Over 1,800 vegetable plants were distributed at Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture’s (SEEAG) first annual Plantopia U Pick Transplant Fundraiser on Earth Day. The fundraiser raised over $5,000 to help with SEEAG’s agricultural education programs that teach students about the…
The Santa Barbara County Food Action Network (SBCFAN) is pleased to welcome Ashley Lopez Estrada as its first Community Liaison
Hiring reflects SBCFAN’s commitment to equity, accessibility and inclusivity, particularly when it comes to grassroots organizing and program design MAY 5, 2023, SANTA BARBARA – The Santa Barbara County Food Action Network (SBCFAN) is pleased to welcome Ashley Lopez Estrada…
Foodbank of Santa Barbara County projects surge in demand as CalFresh benefits end
Now that CalFresh, a federally funded program that helps low-income families afford nutritious food is coming to an end, the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County is projecting the demand to skyrocket.
Santa Barbara County’s Food Rescue Effort Gets Extended Two Years
New State Requirements to Expand Number and Type of Businesses Required to Donate Edible Food
Learnings from COP27: SBCFAN is Ahead of the Curve
While global leaders play catch-up, SBCFAN is already helping implement solutions informed by these take-aways from COP27, not just for climate change, but for economic development and community resilience, health, and the long-term sustainability and resiliency of our food system.
Santa Maria’s Antonio Hernandez earns prestigious FFA honor
Antonio Hernandez, a Pioneer Valley graduate, was named Western Region Champion and runner-up in the nation in the Specialty Crop Production Proficiency Award area.
Route One Farmers Market to roll through Lompoc as county’s first mobile market
Route One Farmers Market is set to launch Santa Barbara County’s first mobile farmers market in the coming weeks.
Here’s exactly how your diet affects the planet, a landmark study finds
A landmark study finds that five countries account for half of the globe’s food footprint
