California Schools to Offer Free Breakfast and Lunch to All Students
California will be the first state in America to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students through its Universal Meals program, which goes into effect in the 2022-23 school year.
Santa Barbara County Ag Revenues Almost Hit $2 Billion Ceiling
Revenues derived from agricultural operations in Santa Barbara County are pushing up against the $2 billion mark — a $98.988 million increase from 2020.
Rebuilding Our Food System – Inside Julia’s Kitchen
Inside Julia’s Kitchen features the 2022 Taste of Santa Barbara Rebuilding Our Food System Panel Discussion, which was recorded in front of a live audience in May.
Library On The Go visits Santa Barbara Farmers Market
Santa Barbara Public Library and Apples to Zucchini Cooking School partnered to host a pop-up at the Tuesday Downtown Farmers Market.
Ojai’s Famous Pixie Tangerine Struggles to Survive Wildfires and a Hot Real Estate Market
A changing climate is impacting Ojai’s famous citrus orchards. Farmers estimate working farmland has shrunk at least 15% over the last decade.
Meet a Farmer – Ed Seaman of Santa Barbara Blueberries
CA Grown writes about Ed Seaman’s journey into agriculture. Read more to learn about his agroecology practices and the future of farming.
Significant Investments & Drought Relief for Family Farmers in State Budget
The California State Legislature passed and Governor Gavin Newsom signed a series of budget bills that include significant investments in drought relief for small farms.
New Organics Recycling Program
New Composting Program in Santa Maria and Lompoc Valley Unincorporated Areas Begins July 1
