Agriculture Archives

Ventura County Fair Rodeo fills stands with fans

August 10, 2024 8:46 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif.-The Ventura County Fair Rodeo is filling the arena stands on the final weekend of the fair. Trick riders had fans in awe of their…

150th Ventura County Fair preps underway

July 29, 2024 6:55 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif.-Preparations are underway for opening day at the 150th Ventura County Fair. It begins at noon Wednesday and runs through August 11.…

New weekly outdoor market helping grow local flower industry

July 25, 2024 11:57 am Dave Alley

A new weekly outdoor market has just opened up with the purpose of helping grow the local flower industry in San Luis Obispo…

Wine regions throughout the state coming to Santa Barbara for the annual festival

July 18, 2024 11:27 am John Palminteri

The California Wine Festival takes place at Chase Palm Park in Santa Barbara this weekend. Regions throughout the state will be pouring samples for…

Number of exhibitors, animals increase at Santa Maria County Fair junior livestock show

July 11, 2024 3:21 pm Dave Alley

The number of local agricultural students and animals participating in this year’s Santa Barbara County Fair are showing an increase this year from…

Local buyers group reorganizes to support local agriculture students at upcoming Santa Barbara County Fair

June 25, 2024 11:50 am Dave Alley

A local buyers group has recently reformed and rebranded in an effort to help support agriculture students at the upcoming Santa Barbara County…

State’s Agriculture Department asks Californians to vote for their favorite farmer’s market

June 17, 2024 10:32 am News Channel 3-12

The California Department of Food and Agriculture is asking people across the state to vote for their favorite farmer’s market in a nationwide…

With Santa Maria River flowing again, annual Santa Maria Valley groundwater report to be released this week

June 4, 2024 12:04 pm Dave Alley

A public hearing is scheduled this week by the Twitchell Management Authority (TMA) where it release its annual report on water conditions in Santa…

Santa Maria Elks Rodeo: Livestock and entertainment provider Reno Rosser to be honored for his contributions to annual event

May 31, 2024 12:00 pm Dave Alley

The Santa Maria Elks will hold a special ceremony on Saturday night during the Elks Rodeo to honor Reno Rosser, who plays an integral role in helping…

Isla Vista Food Co-op establishes roots in Santa Barbara

May 28, 2024 12:03 pm John Palminteri

After 52 years the Isla Vista Food Co-Op has expanded into Santa Barbara. It is the only store of its kind in the…

Santa Maria Elks Rodeo returns this week with local businesses looking to rope in more sales

May 28, 2024 11:51 am Dave Alley

The 81st Annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo and Parade returns this week with many local businesses looking to score big over the next several…

Veteran and Carpinteria farmer Rodney Chow turns 95 on Memorial Day

May 26, 2024 9:19 pm Tracy Lehr

CARPINTERIA, Calif.-A veteran and a Carpinteria farmer turned 95 on Memorial Day. Rodney Chow, who named his recent autobiography “American as Apple…

Farmer Rodney Chow hosts Memorial Day Weekend estate sale at his Carpinteria ranch

May 22, 2024 10:22 pm Tracy Lehr

CARPINTERIA, Calif.-A familiar face at local farmers markets is holding an estate sale through Memorial Day. Rodney Chow, who turns 95 on Memorial…

California Strawberry Festival raises money for schools and scholarships

May 19, 2024 7:15 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif.-The California Strawberry Festival wrapped up a weekend of mouth-watering fun and fundraising at the Ventura County Fairgrounds in…

California Strawberry Festival kicks off at Ventura County Fairgrounds

May 18, 2024 5:44 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif.-The California Strawberry Festival is celebrating Ventura County’s top cash crop with strawberry treats and live music. On the first…

California Strawberry Festival crews prepare Ventura County Fairgrounds for busy weekend

May 15, 2024 9:38 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif.-The Ventura County Fairgrounds, by the beach in Ventura, will soon be jam-packed with people who love strawberries. Crews are busy…

Terrace Foundation community garden plots create a bounty for Santa Barbara residents

May 14, 2024 11:02 am John Palminteri

The Terrace Foundation garden plots have filled up and are producing fresh foods for a Santa Barbara neighborhood. There are 50 plots on the Westside…