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.
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…
Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) is launching its free Santa Barbara County Child Wellness Initiative. Third-graders will learn about the nutrients and health benefits of Santa Barbara County specialty crops such as strawberries, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, lettuce and avocados…
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…
Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) is launching its free "Santa Barbara County Child Wellness Initiative," program designed to educate and inspire children to eat healthy by adding locally-grown Santa Barbara County fruits and vegetables to their diet.
Organic Soup Kitchen (OSK), a SBCFAN Food System Resilience Grant recipient, was featured in Santa Barbara Independent for meeting the increased demand for nutrient-dense SoupMeals for those with cancer or chronic illness. OSK quickly transformed its operations to serve double…
Businesses and nonprofits are eligible for grants from $5,000 to $25,000 to cover costs incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The deadline for first round of applications has been extended to January 13, 2021. For more information about the program…
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…