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
The Housing Authority of Santa Barbara has presented the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County with the 2020 Outstanding Community Partner of the Year.
SBCFAN partner Organic Soup Kitchen adds infrastructure to expand nutrient dense food access in our community.
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.
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.
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.
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.