California Bountiful TV
California Bountiful TV, the California Farm Bureau’s weekly program that connects people with the food they eat and the farmers and ranchers who grow and raise it, will debut its…
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Saturday Fishermen’s Market
Saturday Fishermen's Market 6 Harbor Way, Santa BarbaraEvery Saturday head to the City Pier in Santa Barbara Harbor (opposite to Brophy's) to buy seafood direct from local producers, 6-11am, rain or shine.
Mercado de Pescadores de los sábados
Saturday Fishermen's Market 6 Harbor Way, Santa BarbaraTodos los sábados diríjase al muelle de la ciudad en el puerto de Santa Bárbara (frente a Brophy's) para comprar marisco directamente de los productores locales, de 6 a 11…
State & Cota Farmers Market
Saturday Morning Market 119 East Cota Street, Santa BarbaraThe Santa Barbara Certified Farmers' Market is a fresh produce driven, outdoor market of over 120 members. The market has been in existence for over 30 years and includes 6…
Mercado de Agricultores (Farmers Market) State & Cota
Saturday Morning Market 119 East Cota Street, Santa BarbaraEl Mercado Agrícola Certificado de Santa Bárbara es un mercado al aire libre impulsado por productos frescos que cuenta con más de 120 miembros. El mercado existe desde hace más…
Check in at Registration Table
Boyd Hall Foyer 800 South College Drive, Santa MariaMake sure to check in and get the schedule and details for the day. If you need help finding a location, or with translation to Spanish or Mixteca, volunteers will…
The Central Coast Small Farmer Rancher Fisherfolk Forum
Allan Hancock Boyd Concert Hall Fine Arts Complex (bldg. F) 800 South College Drive, Santa MariaOctober 26th, EconAlliance and SBCFAN bring a full day of events for small farm / ranch business stakeholders and supporters.
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Keynote Speaker Jennifer Lester Moffitt
Boyd Hall 800 South College Drive, Santa MariaKEYNOTE TOPICS WILL INCLUDE Importance of regional food systems Role of usda in supporting regional food systems Critical role of small scale producers in regional supply chains BIO Jennifer Lester…
Blosser Urban Garden Farm Stand
Blosser Urban Garden's farm stand was started to encourage customers to visit the place their food is being grown, harvested, and packed to provide our local community with access to…
So you’ve been farming for a while?
Classroom #F225 800 South College Drive, Santa MariaUSDA Farm Loan Overview and resources you can access The workshop will include access to agency resources and information to continue being profitable, including what renting farmers may need to…
So you’re thinking of becoming a farmer?
Classroom #F250 800 South College Drive, Santa MariaHow we can help: USDA FSA Overview Presentation and How to get started with FSA What is involved in starting your own production business? How can you evaluate your options…
OFF-SITE: Career Technical Education Program Tour
Pioneer Valley High School, Career Technical Education Building 675 Panther Dr, Santa MariaCareer Technical Education Program Tour at Mark Richardson Career Technical Education Center
LUNCH
Building F Courtyard 800 South College Drive, Santa MariaLunch will be available for purchase from Food Trucks on site.
Crop Insurance 101
Classroom #F210 800 South College Drive, Santa MariaProviding producers with information on crop loss insurance that is due to flooding and drought. This will also include information on all natural disaster insurance. The presentation will include opportunities…
USDA-NRCS Financial and Technical Assistance Programs and Services for Farmers and Ranchers
Classroom #F217 800 South College Drive, Santa MariaNRCS works closely with producers in a voluntary, non-regulatory relationship to help people help the land and benefit soil, water, air, plants, and animals for productive lands and healthy ecosystems…
Regenerating California: Wrap-around Support Services for All Food Growers
Classroom #F231 800 South College Drive, Santa MariaDespite a wealth of government, nonprofit, and private programs and investment, CA family farms continue to disappear, replaced by larger and less accessible corporate investors. The solution has always been…
Boosting Bees & Recruiting Dung Recyclers
Classroom #F250 800 South College Drive, Santa MariaFrom boosting bees to recruiting dung recyclers; exploring the ways sustainable pest management practices improve beneficial insect communities In his career as an entomologist Jacob has worked with a diversity…
Farms Together
Classroom #F217 800 South College Drive, Santa MariaIn this workshop we will discuss regional small scale institutional supply chain and the role of policy advocacy in its enhancement and preservation. How will these things affect you and your business? Presented By:
FSMA for Small Farms: Demystifying Food Safety Regulations and Ag Water Updates
Classroom #F225 800 South College Drive, Santa MariaAre you ready for a farm food safety inspection? Are you unsure of your responsibilities to comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)? Come share your concerns, ask questions, and learn about recent updates to agricultural water guidelines and requirements. Avenues for financial and educational resources will also be covered to assist you in…
ON-SITE DEMONSTRATION: Tric Robotics
Allan Hancock Boyd Concert Hall Fine Arts Complex (bldg. F) 800 South College Drive, Santa Maria +1 moreLearn more about this cost-saving, business-expanding technology in our demo, or at our website, www.tricrobotics.com.
OFF SITE: Self Guided Family Tour at The PATCH Pumpkin Patch
The PATCH Santa Maria Pumpkin Patch 6245 Dominion Rd, Santa MariaWe encourage you to finish the day by meeting up with your family at The Patch for a self guided tour and to get a pumpkin of course!
California Bountiful TV
California Bountiful TV, the California Farm Bureau’s weekly program that connects people with the food they eat and the farmers and ranchers who grow and raise it, will debut its new season Feb. 25 with new host and executive producer Aubrey Aquino. A California native raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Aquino is a…
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