Next Generation Food System Celebration
October 26th, EconAlliance and SBCFAN bring a full day of events for small farm / ranch business stakeholders and supporters.
Events List
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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…
Free
Saturday Fishermen’s Market
Saturday Fishermen's Market 6 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA, United StatesEvery 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 Barbara, CA, United StatesTodos 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 de la mañana, llueva o haga sol.
State & Cota Farmers Market
Saturday Morning Market 119 East Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United StatesThe 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…
Mercado de Agricultores (Farmers Market) State & Cota
Saturday Morning Market 119 East Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United StatesEl 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 StatesMake 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 StatesOctober 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 StatesKEYNOTE 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.…
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 StatesUSDA 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 StatesHow 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 StatesCareer Technical Education Program Tour at Mark Richardson Career Technical Education Center
LUNCH
Building F Courtyard 800 South College Drive, Santa Maria, CA, United StatesLunch will be available for purchase from Food Trucks on site.
Crop Insurance 101
Classroom #F210 800 South College Drive, Santa Maria, CA, United StatesProviding 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 StatesNRCS 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 StatesDespite 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 StatesFrom 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 StatesIn 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 Maria, CA, United StatesAre 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…
