BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Santa Barbara County Food Action Network - ECPv6.15.16//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sbcfoodaction.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Santa Barbara County Food Action Network REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T100000 DTSTAMP:20260404T011411 CREATED:20241026T061356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241026T062921Z UID:10016274-1729935000-1729936800@sbcfoodaction.org SUMMARY:Keynote Speaker Jennifer Lester Moffitt DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text css=””]KEYNOTE TOPICS WILL INCLUDE \n\nImportance of regional food systems\nRole of usda in supporting regional food systems\nCritical role of small scale producers in regional supply chains\n\nBIO\nJennifer 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. At USDA\, she provides leadership for the Agricultural Marketing Service and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service\, working to build a more reliable\, resilient\, and equitable food system by strengthening agricultural markets and ensuring the health and welfare of animals and plants. Prior to joining USDA\, Under Secretary Moffitt worked for the California Department of Food and Agriculture where she championed the critically important work of farmers and producers in her roles as Undersecretary and Deputy Secretary. A 5th generation Californian\, Under Secretary Moffitt has deep roots in agriculture and ran her family’s organic farm and processing operation for 10 years\, expanding domestic and international markets\, and implementing climate smart agricultural practices. As a former farmer and now policymaker\, Under Secretary Moffitt believes in the importance of engaging agricultural stakeholders and working collaboratively to sustain our environment\, strengthen our rural economies\, and support new and better markets for producers and consumers.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://sbcfoodaction.org/community-calendar/keynote-speaker-jennifer-lester-moffitt/ LOCATION:Boyd Hall\, 800 South College Drive\, Santa Maria\, CA\, 93454\, United States CATEGORIES:9 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sbcfoodaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/jenniver-moffit.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T011411 CREATED:20210130T071121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210130T071121Z UID:10012355-1729936800-1729965600@sbcfoodaction.org SUMMARY:Blosser Urban Garden Farm Stand DESCRIPTION: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 organic coffee from Quintessa Coffee Roasters. On Tuesdays\, there is freshly baked organic bread from @bread.bike. URL:https://sbcfoodaction.org/community-calendar/blosser-urban-garden-farm-stand/2024-10-26/ CATEGORIES:Farmers Market ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sbcfoodaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/blosserug.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T011411 CREATED:20241023T200149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T011614Z UID:10016265-1729940400-1729944000@sbcfoodaction.org SUMMARY:So you've been farming for a while? DESCRIPTION:[vc_row equal_height=”yes”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\nUSDA Farm Loan Overview and resources you can access\nThe 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. \nFor more information:\nFSA Santa Maria Service Center\, serving Santa Barbara County\n920 E. Stowell Rd\nSanta Maria\, CA 93454\nOffice: 805-928-9269 2\nCounty Executive Director: Daisy Banda\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\nPresented By:\n[/vc_column_text]Gary TroesterFarm Loan Manager\, USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA)\n\n \n \n \n \n Gary Troester is the FSA farm loan manager for 10 counties in Southern California. He has offices in Bakersfield and Santa Maria\, with customers producing crops of coffee\, cattle\, strawberries\, avocadoes\, vegetables\, mushrooms\, microgreens and now the popular urban gardening and farmers’ markets entrepreneurs. The populated area of nearly 9 million people stretches to the borders of Mexico and Nevada. \nGary emphasizes communication skills with ag borrowers and strong background in agricultural production\, both skills that he honed at UNSTA (now the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture). \nAbout the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA)\nWorking with US Government Agencies: USDA offers a variety of programs to help farmers\, ranchers\, communities\, and businesses that have been hard hit by natural disaster events. \nEquity and Inclusion: FSA recognizes equity as a driving force and stands committed to advancing equity\, diversity and inclusion in all programs and services. \nAskUSDA: Our website is one central entry point for you to access information and help from USDA. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Services you can access on our website include: \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://sbcfoodaction.org/community-calendar/so-youve-been-farming-for-a-while-2/ LOCATION:Classroom #F225\, 800 South College Drive\, Santa Maria\, CA\, 93454\, United States CATEGORIES:11,2024 FRF Forum Workshop,Class / Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sbcfoodaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/AHill-Iniguez-20220502-_O8A3865.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T011411 CREATED:20241023T200213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T015343Z UID:10016263-1729940400-1729944000@sbcfoodaction.org SUMMARY:So you're thinking of becoming a farmer? DESCRIPTION:How we can help: USDA FSA Overview Presentation and How to get started with FSA\nWhat is involved in starting your own production business? How can you evaluate your options and make smart choices? \nInformation will include how the agency classifies beginning farmers/ranchers\, youth lending programs\, and how to access these resources from your local field office. \nFor more information:\nFSA Santa Maria Service Center\, serving Santa Barbara County\n920 E. Stowell Rd\nSanta Maria\, CA 93454\nOffice: 805-928-9269 2\nCounty Executive Director: Daisy Banda \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Presented By:\n\n \n \nDaisy BandaCounty Executive Director\, USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA)\n\n \n \n \n \n Daisy Banda\, based in Grover Beach\, CA\, US\, is currently a County Executive Director at USDA Farm Service Agency. Daisy Banda brings experience from previous roles at USDA-FSA\, USDA and Mid State Bank & Trust. Daisy Banda holds a 2005 – 2007 Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Global Business & Marketing @ Arizona State University. With a robust skill set that includes Leadership\, Management\, Microsoft Word\, Research\, Program Management and more. Daisy Banda has 1 emails on RocketReach. \nAbout the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA)\nWorking with US Government Agencies: USDA offers a variety of programs to help farmers\, ranchers\, communities\, and businesses that have been hard hit by natural disaster events. \nEquity and Inclusion: FSA recognizes equity as a driving force and stands committed to advancing equity\, diversity and inclusion in all programs and services. \nAskUSDA: Our website is one central entry point for you to access information and help from USDA. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Services you can access on our website include: URL:https://sbcfoodaction.org/community-calendar/so-youre-thinking-of-becoming-a-farmer-2/ LOCATION:Classroom #F250\, 800 South College Drive\, Santa Maria\, CA\, 93454\, United States CATEGORIES:11,2024 FRF Forum Workshop,Class / Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sbcfoodaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/AH-New-Cuyama-092420-_O8A6053.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T011411 CREATED:20241023T223952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T015533Z UID:10016260-1729940400-1729944000@sbcfoodaction.org SUMMARY:OFF-SITE: Career Technical Education Program Tour DESCRIPTION:Career Technical Education Program Tour at Mark Richardson Career Technical Education Center URL:https://sbcfoodaction.org/community-calendar/off-site-career-technical-education-program-tour/ LOCATION:Pioneer Valley High School\, Career Technical Education Building\, 675 Panther Dr\, Santa Maria\, CA\, 93454\, United States CATEGORIES:11,2024 FRF Forum Workshop,Class / Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sbcfoodaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Farmland-120221.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T011411 CREATED:20241024T192133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T193146Z UID:10016273-1729944000-1729947600@sbcfoodaction.org SUMMARY:LUNCH DESCRIPTION:Lunch will be available for purchase from Food Trucks on site. URL:https://sbcfoodaction.org/community-calendar/lunch/ LOCATION:Building F Courtyard\, 800 South College Drive\, Santa Maria\, CA\, 93454\, United States CATEGORIES:12,2024 FRF Forum Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/svg+xml:https://sbcfoodaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/farm-stand.svg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T011411 CREATED:20241023T200051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T015106Z UID:10016270-1729947600-1729951200@sbcfoodaction.org SUMMARY:Crop Insurance 101 DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor more information:\nUSDA Risk Management Agency (RMA)\nUSDA Risk Management Agency State Office\n430 G. St.\nDavis\, CA. 95616\nOffice: (530) 792-5870 \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Presented By:\n\n \n \nRyan MortensonSenior Specialist USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA)\n\n \n \n \n \n Ryan Mortenson is a Senior Risk Management Specialist with the Davis Regional Office. He has been with RMA since 2013 following his graduation from Colorado State University. \n\nThe United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA)\, created in 1996\, serves America’s agricultural producers through effective\, market-based risk management tools to strengthen the economic stability of agricultural producers and rural communities. RMA is committed to increasing the availability and effectiveness of Federal crop insurance as a risk management tool. RMA manages the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) to provide innovative crop insurance products to America’s farmers and ranchers. Approved Insurance Providers (AIP) sell and service Federal crop insurance policies in every state and in Puerto Rico through a public-private partnership with RMA. RMA backs the AIPs who share the risks associated with catastrophic losses due to major weather events. \nRMA’s vision is to secure the future of agriculture by providing world class risk management tools to rural America. \nFor more information\, download About the Risk Management Agency. URL:https://sbcfoodaction.org/community-calendar/crop-insurance-101-2/ LOCATION:Classroom #F210\, 800 South College Drive\, Santa Maria\, CA\, 93454\, United States CATEGORIES:1,2024 FRF Forum Workshop,Class / Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sbcfoodaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/AHill-FoldedHills-211028-IMG_1262.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T011411 CREATED:20241023T200129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T214625Z UID:10016268-1729947600-1729951200@sbcfoodaction.org SUMMARY:USDA-NRCS Financial and Technical Assistance Programs and Services for Farmers and Ranchers DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Presented By:\n\n \n \nJacob DixonNatural Resources Specialist\, Santa Maria NRCS\, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service\n\n \n \n \n \n Jacob has been a conservation planner with the NRCS Santa Maria Field office for the past two years. He works primarily with ranchers within Santa Barabra County to address common concerns such as grazing distribution\, invasive plants\, and wildlife habitat. \nUSDA Service Centers are locations where you can connect with Farm Service Agency\, Natural Resources Conservation Service\, or Rural Development employees for your business needs. \nwww.nrcs.usda.gov URL:https://sbcfoodaction.org/community-calendar/usda-nrcs-financial-and-technical-assistance-programs-and-services-for-farmers-and-ranchers/ LOCATION:Classroom #F217\, 800 South College Drive\, Santa Maria\, CA\, 93454\, United States CATEGORIES:1,2024 FRF Forum Workshop,Class / Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sbcfoodaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/hand-job-writing-instrument-accessory-finger-writing-document-1506407-pxhere.com-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T011411 CREATED:20241023T222351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T014041Z UID:10016264-1729951200-1729954800@sbcfoodaction.org SUMMARY:Regenerating California: Wrap-around Support Services for All Food Growers DESCRIPTION: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. The goal is to build the local economy on the strength of new family farms who grow healthy food for their neighbors that need it most. The goal is to Regenerate California. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Presented By:\n\n \n \nNathanael Gonzales-SiemensRegenerative & Organic Consulting Manager\, Pacific Region | Rodale Institute\n\n \n \n \n \n Nathanael Gonzales-Siemens is returning to his roots and the spirit of discovery that first brought him back into farming after a decade of teaching in inner-city Los Angeles and in China and working for criminal justice reform on the West Coast. Nathanael spent his undergrad years studying Plant Genetics and Biology at UCLA and has a teaching credential for CSU Los Angeles. He grew up on a small farm in California’s San Joaquin Valley and founded two businesses there with his family. The first\, now run by his brother\, is focused on food justice and sovereignty and the second\, operated by his wife\, strives to implement regenerative farming practices and to equip and empower traditionally underrepresented groups. \nNathanael Siemens is an organic grower juggling a variety of crops\, fields\, and systems across California. He has a 150 acre farm in Modoc County and another 10 acres in Kern County. He is also working at the Rodale Institute’s new farm research center in Ventura County. \nHe grew up on a farm in Kern County but left for college and only returned to farming 15 years ago. When he first got back into farming\, he was doing management for other growers and didn’t have the capacity to change up existing practices. Later on\, he was hesitant to make big changes since the conventional system was already functioning. \nThis all changed during the recent drought\, when it became clear to Nathanael that conventional farming was no longer viable. He started thinking outside the box by doing dry farming and implementing practices that build up organic matter. He also started planting multiple crops at once so that they don’t all fail at the same time. \nRead more here. URL:https://sbcfoodaction.org/community-calendar/regenerating-california-wrap-around-support-services-for-all-food-growers-2/ LOCATION:Classroom #F231\, 800 South College Drive\, Santa Maria\, CA\, 93454\, United States CATEGORIES:2,2024 FRF Forum Workshop,Class / Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sbcfoodaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/AHill-SBCFAN-Iniguez-20220418-_O8A2070.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T011411 CREATED:20241023T222352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T013452Z UID:10016262-1729951200-1729954800@sbcfoodaction.org SUMMARY:Boosting Bees & Recruiting Dung Recyclers DESCRIPTION:From boosting bees to recruiting dung recyclers; exploring the ways sustainable pest management practices improve beneficial insect communities\nIn 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 data and amazing pictures that demonstrate the changes to an operation that can recruit and retain beneficial insects such as pollinators\, predator insects\, and even dung beetles. In many cases\, these practices simultaneously improve the profitability of many of these operations and often help mitigate the negative effects of insect pests\, sometimes in surprising ways! \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Presented By:\n\n \n \nDr. Jacob PecenkaPost-doctoral Research Associate at Rodale Institute California Organic Center\n\n \n \n \n \n Jacob is a research entomologist and agroecologist. He grew up in South Dakota and attended South Dakota State University for both undergraduate degree in biology and a MS in natural resource management. Jacob continued to a PhD in entomology at Purdue University where he studied the trade-offs that cucurbit growers face in managing insect pests while conserving insect pollinators and protecting crop yield. This multi-faceted project helped reduce the amount of insecticide applied to these cropping systems and aid in the preservation of pollinators\, especially wild species. Currently Jacob is working on several projects at the California Organic Center centered around the use of cover crops to help in vegetable production. Collecting data on soil health\, water retention\, weed pressure\, and insect pests to provide evidence to the viability of cover cropping systems can hopefully lead to wider adoption of cover crops as a solution to some of the troubles organic growers in the region face. URL:https://sbcfoodaction.org/community-calendar/boosting-bees-recruiting-dung-recyclers/ LOCATION:Classroom #F250\, 800 South College Drive\, Santa Maria\, CA\, 93454\, United States CATEGORIES:2,2024 FRF Forum Workshop,Class / Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sbcfoodaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/AHill-BeaconWeekend-20240706-4K8A1254.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T011411 CREATED:20241023T200238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T013412Z UID:10016267-1729954800-1729958400@sbcfoodaction.org SUMMARY:Farms Together DESCRIPTION: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? \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Presented By:\n\n \n \nShakira MiracleExecutive Director\, The Santa Barbara County Food Action Network\n\n \n \n \n \n Shakira Miracle is a system solution designer\, stakeholder collaboration facilitator\, and social justice and planet advocate who loves engaging with people\, listening to their stories\, finding common ground\, and building trust. When she’s not spending quality time exploring nature with her husband and two boys\, you can find Shakira taste testing her favorite fruits at a local farm stand\, farmers market\, or straight out of the field when not falling in a ditch of said berry field. Learn more about Shakira’s expertise. \n\n \n \n\n\n\n \nTaryn MohlerDirector of Operations\, Harvestly\n\n \n \n \n \n Taryn grew up in San Louis Obispo County and has always been passionate about agriculture and community. As the Director of Operations at Harvestly\, she has the privilege of working with nearly 100 local farmers and food producers\, as well as SLO community customers. Her role involves ensuring everything runs smoothly\, from customer orders placed online to coordinating the aggregation\, packaging\, and delivery of items to their doorsteps. She handles all the behind-the-scenes communication and logistics that make this possible. \nTaryn loves seeing small vendors grow their businesses and thrive through our marketplace while providing their community with the best local food to support a deliciously healthy lifestyle. URL:https://sbcfoodaction.org/community-calendar/farms-together-2/ LOCATION:Classroom #F217\, 800 South College Drive\, Santa Maria\, CA\, 93454\, United States CATEGORIES:2024 FRF Forum Workshop,3,Class / Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sbcfoodaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/AH-New-Cuyama-092520-IMG_6746.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T011411 CREATED:20241023T200257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T012248Z UID:10016266-1729954800-1729958400@sbcfoodaction.org SUMMARY:FSMA for Small Farms: Demystifying Food Safety Regulations and Ag Water Updates DESCRIPTION:Are 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 navigating the complicated FSMA Produce Safety Rule. \n\n \n \n\n \n \n Presented By:\n\n \n \nErin KrierCoordinator and Professor of Agriculture\, Allan Hancock College\n\n \n \n \n \n Erin Krier is a Produce Safety Alliance grower trainer\, with advanced Produce Safety Rule training from the Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Erin has partnered with a diverse group of food safety specialists and researchers across the country to improve her understanding of how the Food Safety Modernization Act\, and the Produce Safety Rule in particular\, impact small and very small specialty crop growers. URL:https://sbcfoodaction.org/community-calendar/fsma-for-small-farms-demystifying-food-safety-regulations-and-ag-water-updates-2/ LOCATION:Classroom #F225\, 800 South College Drive\, Santa Maria\, CA\, 93454\, United States CATEGORIES:2024 FRF Forum Workshop,3,Class / Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sbcfoodaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/AH-SBFarmersMarket-092920-HILL6446.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T011411 CREATED:20241023T234900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241026T065430Z UID:10016269-1729954800-1729958400@sbcfoodaction.org SUMMARY:ON-SITE DEMONSTRATION: Tric Robotics DESCRIPTION:Learn more about this cost-saving\, business-expanding technology in our demo\, or at our website\, www.tricrobotics.com. URL:https://sbcfoodaction.org/community-calendar/on-site-demonstration-tric-robotics/ LOCATION:Allan Hancock Boyd Concert Hall Fine Arts Complex (bldg. F)\, 800 South College Drive\, Santa Maria\, 93454\, United States CATEGORIES:2024 FRF Forum Workshop,3,Class / Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sbcfoodaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/tric-robotics-in-field.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T011411 CREATED:20241023T224449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T011658Z UID:10016261-1729958400-1729962000@sbcfoodaction.org SUMMARY:OFF SITE: Self Guided Family Tour at The PATCH Pumpkin Patch DESCRIPTION:We 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! URL:https://sbcfoodaction.org/community-calendar/off-site-self-guided-family-tour-at-the-patch-pumpkin-patch/ LOCATION:The PATCH Santa Maria Pumpkin Patch\, 6245 Dominion Rd\, Santa Maria\, CA\, 93454\, United States CATEGORIES:2024 FRF Forum Workshop,4,Class / Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sbcfoodaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/AHill-ThePatch-211031-IMG_1668.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T011411 CREATED:20230301T205732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T205823Z UID:10016208-1729967400-1729971000@sbcfoodaction.org SUMMARY:California Bountiful TV DESCRIPTION: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. \nA California native raised in the San Francisco Bay Area\, Aquino is a longtime media professional in lifestyle and entertainment television. Before joining the California Farm Bureau last summer\, she was a host for Bay Area LIFE on ABC 7 KGO-TV in San Francisco\, as well as for Your California Life on ABC 10 KXTV in Sacramento. \nHer media experience also includes work for CNN\, E! News\, the NFL Network and iHeart Media. \n“The show is about the people\, places\, food and farms that make California so delicious\,” Aquino said of the new California Bountiful TV season. “There’s farm to fork\, farm to beauty\, farm to closet\, agritourism and\, of course\, California wines. Plus\, I’m a California girl\, so it’s exciting to be telling these stories about California’s bounty.” \nKSBY 6 Santa Barbara-San Luis Obispo\, Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. and Sundays at 5 a.m\, \nRead more about this season’s programming. URL:https://sbcfoodaction.org/community-calendar/california-bountiful-tv/2024-10-26/ CATEGORIES:Discussion/Lecture/Talk,Farm Tour,TV Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sbcfoodaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CBTV-Schedule-Landscape-v1.0.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241027T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241027T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T011411 CREATED:20210129T175842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T174722Z UID:10009586-1730023200-1730037600@sbcfoodaction.org SUMMARY:Route One Farmers Market DESCRIPTION:Route One Farmers Market is now offering CalFresh EBT Market Match! \nIn partnership with the Ecology Center\, Route One Farmers Market is excited to support our community by providing a small amount of funds for individuals and families with qualifying incomes to purchase healthy\, locally-grown produce. It also directly supports our farmers\, many of whom have been heavily impacted by the store and restart closures in the recent shut down. URL:https://sbcfoodaction.org/community-calendar/route-one-farmers-market/2024-10-27/ LOCATION:Route One Farmers Market\, 3745 Constellation Road\, Vandenberg Village\, CA\, 93436\, United States CATEGORIES:Farmers Market ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sbcfoodaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/route1fm-e1611947769709.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Route One Farmers Market":MAILTO:info@routeonefarmersmarket.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241027T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241027T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T011411 CREATED:20210129T180139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210129T180139Z UID:10010041-1730023200-1730037600@sbcfoodaction.org SUMMARY:Goleta Farmers Market DESCRIPTION:Surrounded by a thriving agricultural sector\, this market hosts approximately 45 certified agricultural producers\, with over a dozen traveling less than 10 miles to get to market. There are several high quality certified organic farmers in the immediate area\, harvesting everything from strawberries\, lettuce and tomatoes\, to kale\, corn\, and sweet peas. The Camino Real Marketplace Farmers’ Market in Goleta provides a very family friendly atmosphere. Live music can be heard in the attached food court on most weeks\, with a safe space for the kids to move around and have some fun. There are several excellent eateries to enjoy for those arriving during the brunch and lunch hours. URL:https://sbcfoodaction.org/community-calendar/goleta-farmers-market/2024-10-27/ LOCATION:Camino Real Marketplace\, 7004 Marketplace Dr\, Goleta\, CA\, 93117\, United States CATEGORIES:Farmers Market ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sbcfoodaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/goletafm.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market Association":MAILTO:sbcfma@rain.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241027T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241027T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T011411 CREATED:20210408T033135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T202559Z UID:10008604-1730023200-1730037600@sbcfoodaction.org SUMMARY:Goleta Farmers Market DESCRIPTION:Rodeado de un próspero sector agrícola\, este mercado acoge a unos 45 productores agrícolas certificados\, de los cuales más de una docena recorren menos de 16 kilómetros para llegar al mercado. En la zona inmediata hay varios agricultores ecológicos certificados de alta calidad\, que cosechan desde fresas\, lechugas y tomates\, hasta col rizada\, maíz y chícharos. El mercado de agricultores (Farmers Market) de Camino Real Marketplace en Goleta ofrece un ambiente muy familiar. La mayoría de las semanas se puede escuchar música en directo en el patio de comidas adjunto\, con un espacio seguro para que los niños se muevan y se diviertan. Hay varios restaurantes excelentes para los que llegan durante las horas del brunch y el almuerzo. URL:https://sbcfoodaction.org/community-calendar/goleta-farmers-market-2/2024-10-27/ LOCATION:Camino Real Marketplace\, 7004 Marketplace Dr\, Goleta\, CA\, 93117\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market Association":MAILTO:sbcfma@rain.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241027T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241027T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T011411 CREATED:20210130T071121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210130T071121Z UID:10012356-1730023200-1730052000@sbcfoodaction.org SUMMARY:Blosser Urban Garden Farm Stand DESCRIPTION: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 organic coffee from Quintessa Coffee Roasters. On Tuesdays\, there is freshly baked organic bread from @bread.bike. URL:https://sbcfoodaction.org/community-calendar/blosser-urban-garden-farm-stand/2024-10-27/ CATEGORIES:Farmers Market ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sbcfoodaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/blosserug.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241029T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241029T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T011411 CREATED:20210129T181351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T201259Z UID:10010996-1730196000-1730206800@sbcfoodaction.org SUMMARY:Orcutt Farmers Market DESCRIPTION:Open Tuesday’s 10am-1pm\, offering produce\, vegetables\, citrus\, strawberries\, local honey\, fresh eggs\, baked goods\, jams & jellies. URL:https://sbcfoodaction.org/community-calendar/orcutt-farmers-market-2/2024-10-29/ LOCATION:Orcutt Farmers Market\, 4852 S Bradley Rd\, Santa Maria\, CA\, 93455\, United States CATEGORIES:Farmers Market ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sbcfoodaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/orcuttfm.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Central Cities Certified Farmers Market Association":MAILTO:cccfm50lj@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241029T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241029T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T011411 CREATED:20210130T071121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210130T071121Z UID:10012357-1730196000-1730224800@sbcfoodaction.org SUMMARY:Blosser Urban Garden Farm Stand DESCRIPTION: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 organic coffee from Quintessa Coffee Roasters. On Tuesdays\, there is freshly baked organic bread from @bread.bike. URL:https://sbcfoodaction.org/community-calendar/blosser-urban-garden-farm-stand/2024-10-29/ CATEGORIES:Farmers Market ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sbcfoodaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/blosserug.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241029T144500 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241029T183000 DTSTAMP:20260404T011411 CREATED:20210129T180722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T201436Z UID:10010290-1730213100-1730226600@sbcfoodaction.org SUMMARY:State St Farmers Market DESCRIPTION: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 quality of life. Each week the farmers in the marketplace display a colorful bounty of agricultural products grown right in our backyard. Seasonal diversity is available year round rain or shine. \nSituated in the heart of Downtown Santa Barbara\, SBCFM’s second largest weekly certified farmers’ market hosts 50-60 certified agricultural producers on a weekly basis\, depending on the season. Thousands of locals and visitors gather on the open streets of the 600 & 700 blocks of State St. for our most festive weekly farmers’ market. Surrounding restaurants and bars are lively\, and buskers line the sidewalks\, all while our farmers offer their fresh harvests directly to the public. URL:https://sbcfoodaction.org/community-calendar/state-st-farmers-market-2/2024-10-29/ LOCATION:Downtown State St\, 600-800 blocks of State St\, Santa Barbara\, CA\, 93101\, United States CATEGORIES:Farmers Market ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sbcfoodaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/statestr-e1611947665111.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market Association":MAILTO:sbcfma@rain.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241030T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241030T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T011411 CREATED:20210129T181224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210129T181224Z UID:10012982-1730289600-1730304000@sbcfoodaction.org SUMMARY:Santa Maria Farmers Market DESCRIPTION:On Wednesdays\, visit the locally-grown produce stands from noon until 4 p.m. Located in Town Center West at the corner of Broadway and Main. URL:https://sbcfoodaction.org/community-calendar/santa-maria-farmers-market/2024-10-30/ LOCATION:Town Center West Santa Maria\, 201 Town Center West\, Santa Maria\, CA\, 93458\, United States CATEGORIES:Farmers Market ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sbcfoodaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/smfm.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Central Cities Certified Farmers Market Association":MAILTO:cccfm50lj@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241030T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241030T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T011411 CREATED:20210408T032358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T202425Z UID:10014002-1730289600-1730304000@sbcfoodaction.org SUMMARY:Mercado de Agricultores Santa Maria (Farmers Market) DESCRIPTION:Los miércoles\, visite los puestos de productos locales desde el mediodía hasta las 16 horas. Situado en Town Center West\, en la esquina de Broadway y Main. URL:https://sbcfoodaction.org/community-calendar/santa-maria-farmers-market-3/2024-10-30/ LOCATION:Town Center West Santa Maria\, 201 Town Center West\, Santa Maria\, CA\, 93458\, United States CATEGORIES:Mercado ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sbcfoodaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/smfm.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Central Cities Certified Farmers Market Association":MAILTO:cccfm50lj@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241030T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241030T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T011411 CREATED:20220111T173823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T173927Z UID:10015979-1730289600-1730304000@sbcfoodaction.org SUMMARY:Santa Maria Farmers Market DESCRIPTION:On Wednesdays\, visit the locally-grown produce stands from noon until 4 p.m. Located in Town Center West at the corner of Broadway and Main. For more information call market manager at 805-305-9829. URL:https://sbcfoodaction.org/community-calendar/santa-maria-farmers-market-2/2024-10-30/ LOCATION:Town Center West Santa Maria\, 201 Town Center West\, Santa Maria\, CA\, 93458\, United States CATEGORIES:Farmers Market ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sbcfoodaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/271231074_2477616035707703_9089004226990202257_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241030T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241030T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T011411 CREATED:20210129T180838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T201517Z UID:10010528-1730298600-1730311200@sbcfoodaction.org SUMMARY:Solvang Farmers Market DESCRIPTION: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 quality of life. Each week the farmers in the marketplace display a colorful bounty of agricultural products grown right in our backyard. Seasonal diversity is available year round rain or shine. \nSpecializing in certified organic produce and flowers from the immediate Solvang\, Santa Ynez\, Los Olivos and Buellton areas\, you can also find delicious peaches in the summer and sweet Satsuma mandarins in the winter. Fresh locally made pies\, bread\, pasta and muffins from Solvang’s own Creekside Apple Ranch is also a major draw. URL:https://sbcfoodaction.org/community-calendar/solvang-farmers-market-3/2024-10-30/ LOCATION:Downtown Solvang\, 1600 block of Copenhagen Dr\, Solvang\, CA\, 93463\, United States CATEGORIES:Farmers Market ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sbcfoodaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/solvfm-e1611947611146.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market Association":MAILTO:sbcfma@rain.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241031T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241031T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T011411 CREATED:20210130T071121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210130T071121Z UID:10012358-1730368800-1730397600@sbcfoodaction.org SUMMARY:Blosser Urban Garden Farm Stand DESCRIPTION: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 organic coffee from Quintessa Coffee Roasters. On Tuesdays\, there is freshly baked organic bread from @bread.bike. URL:https://sbcfoodaction.org/community-calendar/blosser-urban-garden-farm-stand/2024-10-31/ CATEGORIES:Farmers Market ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sbcfoodaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/blosserug.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241031T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241031T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T011411 CREATED:20210129T181041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T201656Z UID:10010770-1730386800-1730397600@sbcfoodaction.org SUMMARY:Carpinteria Farmers Market DESCRIPTION: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 quality of life. Each week the farmers in the marketplace display a colorful bounty of agricultural products grown right in our backyard. Seasonal diversity is available year round rain or shine. URL:https://sbcfoodaction.org/community-calendar/carpinteria-farmers-market-3/2024-10-31/ LOCATION:Downtown Carpinteria\, 800 block of Linden Ave\, Carpinteria\, CA\, 93013\, United States CATEGORIES:Farmers Market ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sbcfoodaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/carpfm.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market Association":MAILTO:sbcfma@rain.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241031T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241031T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T011411 CREATED:20210408T033509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T202419Z UID:10009339-1730386800-1730397600@sbcfoodaction.org SUMMARY:Mercado de Agricultores (Farmers Maket) de Carpinteria DESCRIPTION:El Mercado de Agricultores (Farmers Market) 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 sin coste alguno\, al tiempo que mejoran la calidad de vida de nuestra comunidad. Cada semana\, los agricultores del mercado exponen una colorida variedad de productos agrícolas cultivados justo en nuestro patio trasero. La diversidad estacional está disponible todo el año\, llueva o haga sol. URL:https://sbcfoodaction.org/community-calendar/carpinteria-farmers-market-2/2024-10-31/ LOCATION:Downtown Carpinteria\, 800 block of Linden Ave\, Carpinteria\, CA\, 93013\, United States CATEGORIES:Mercado ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market Association":MAILTO:sbcfma@rain.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241101T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241101T111500 DTSTAMP:20260404T011411 CREATED:20210129T181128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T201353Z UID:10012754-1730448000-1730459700@sbcfoodaction.org SUMMARY:Montecito Farmers Market DESCRIPTION: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 quality of life. Each week the farmers in the marketplace display a colorful bounty of agricultural products grown right in our backyard. Seasonal diversity is available year round rain or shine. URL:https://sbcfoodaction.org/community-calendar/montecito-farmers-market-3/2024-11-01/ LOCATION:Montecito Retail Sector\, 1100-1200 blocks of Coast Village Rd\, Montecito\, CA\, 93108\, United States CATEGORIES:Farmers Market ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sbcfoodaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/montfm.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market Association":MAILTO:sbcfma@rain.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR