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Central Coast Small Farmer Rancher Fisherfolk Forum

Allan Hancock Boyd Concert Hall Fine Arts Complex (bldg. F) 800 South College Drive, Santa Maria, United States

Brought to you by: A full day of events, networking, access to fundamental resources, and keynote speakers for small producer stakeholders and associated support service BUSINESSEs. FISHERFOLK RANCHERS FARMERS First of Its Kind Central Coast Food Forum! This is a special two-part event hosted by Santa Barbara County Food Action Network and EconAlliance. October 25th,…

Event Series State & Cota Farmers Market

State & Cota Farmers Market

Saturday Morning Market 119 East Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

The 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 local locations. The markets serve to strengthen the local communities ties and will help to provide weekly events at no cost while enhancing our community's…

Event Series Mercado de Agricultores (Farmers Market) State & Cota

Mercado de Agricultores (Farmers Market) State & Cota

Saturday Morning Market 119 East Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

El 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 de 30 años y cuenta con 6 locales. Los mercados sirven para reforzar los lazos de las comunidades locales y ayudarán a ofrecer eventos semanales…

Check in at Registration Table

Boyd Hall Foyer 800 South College Drive, Santa Maria, CA, United States

Make 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 be on hand to help out.

The Central Coast Small Farmer Rancher Fisherfolk Forum

Allan Hancock Boyd Concert Hall Fine Arts Complex (bldg. F) 800 South College Drive, Santa Maria, United States

October 26th, EconAlliance and SBCFAN bring a full day of events for small farm / ranch business stakeholders and supporters.

Free

Keynote Speaker Jennifer Lester Moffitt

Boyd Hall 800 South College Drive, Santa Maria, CA, United States

KEYNOTE 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 Moffitt is the Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs at the United States Department of Agriculture, the first woman to serve in this position.…

Event Series Blosser Urban Garden Farm Stand

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 quality organic produce. They feature a selection of in-season organic produce from our farm as well as local products like honey from Rockfront Ranch and…

So you’ve been farming for a while?

Classroom #F225 800 South College Drive, Santa Maria, CA, United States

USDA 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 continue being profitable when renting no longer suits their needs. For more information: FSA Santa Maria Service Center, serving Santa Barbara County 920 E. Stowell…

So you’re thinking of becoming a farmer?

Classroom #F250 800 South College Drive, Santa Maria, CA, United States

How 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 and make smart choices? Information will include how the agency classifies beginning farmers/ranchers, youth lending programs, and how to access these resources from your local…

OFF-SITE: Career Technical Education Program Tour

Pioneer Valley High School, Career Technical Education Building 675 Panther Dr, Santa Maria, CA, United States

Career Technical Education Program Tour at Mark Richardson Career Technical Education Center

LUNCH

Building F Courtyard 800 South College Drive, Santa Maria, CA, United States

Lunch will be available for purchase from Food Trucks on site.

Crop Insurance 101

Classroom #F210 800 South College Drive, Santa Maria, CA, United States

Providing 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 to ask questions about how RMA supports small scale producers directly. For more information: USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) USDA Risk Management Agency State Office…

USDA-NRCS Financial and Technical Assistance Programs and Services for Farmers and Ranchers

Classroom #F217 800 South College Drive, Santa Maria, CA, United States

NRCS 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 Learn about historic on-farm conservation funding incentives and assistance NRCS  provides, along with technical resources and references that aid producers with their conservation planning. Presented…

Regenerating California: Wrap-around Support Services for All Food Growers

Classroom #F231 800 South College Drive, Santa Maria, CA, United States

Despite 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 in communities. What would an all-hands-on-deck and community-lead initiative look like. What if we invited everyone to the table to lift up local food producers.…

Boosting Bees & Recruiting Dung Recyclers

Classroom #F250 800 South College Drive, Santa Maria, CA, United States

From 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 of farmers and ranchers on the role insects play in their operations. This workshop will explore some of these examples with a robust collection of…

Farms Together

Classroom #F217 800 South College Drive, Santa Maria, CA, United States

In 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:

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