Agriculture Archives

Three-inch Asian orbweaver spider spotted for the first time in Santa Barbara County

December 16, 2025 11:36 am Andrew Gillies

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – A three-inch long Joro spider (Trichonephila clavata) was spotted at a local Santa Barbara County business this… Continue Reading

Isla Vista Food Co-op to Close Downtown Location in Final Days of December

December 15, 2025 5:14 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Many shoppers are sad to see the Isla Vista Food Coop’s Santa Barbara location close down. “I mean, it's just sad… Continue Reading

Gallup & Stribling Orchids sells plenty of Colorful Poinsettias, too

December 7, 2025 7:56 pm Tracy Lehr

CARPINTERIA, Calif. (KEYT) Poinsettias now come in a rainbow of colors. Gallup & Stribling Orchids in Carpinteria may be known for its orchids… Continue Reading

Grocery prices “take a bite of the budget” ahead of Thanksgiving festivities

November 25, 2025 6:37 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — When it comes to Thanksgiving dinner, some of your favorite food might take a bigger bite out of your budget than… Continue Reading

Farmers Rebound from Heavy Rain, Produce Demand Expected Ahead of Thanksgiving

November 25, 2025 12:13 pm John Palminteri

The Santa Barbara Farmers Market will have one of its busiest days of the year prior to Thanksgiving. The recent rains helped the water supply but… Continue Reading

Popular Nipomo Christmas tree farm opens for the holiday season with unknown future

November 25, 2025 7:47 pm Dave Alley

Holloway's Christmas Trees is once again open for business, but this year it's anything but business as usual at the longtime… Continue Reading

$10,000 Grant Allows Santa Barbara School Gardens to Grow

November 24, 2025 5:20 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) —Explore Ecology has a mission to educate the community about the joys of nature, being outside, and taking care of the… Continue Reading

“Drive-thru Distribution” Feeds Over 300 Families at Oxnard College, Volunteers Forced to Turn Down Families

November 21, 2025 5:10 pm Mina Wahab

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) — Bags full of milk, eggs, bread, and vegetables are now a luxury for many. Volunteers with VC Defensa say this is the… Continue Reading

Holiday Shoppers flock to Swap Meet in Ventura

November 19, 2025 8:32 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) Early birds are flocking to the Ventura County Fairgrounds Swap Meet to do their holiday shopping. It opens at 7 a.m. on… Continue Reading

Local Leaders Discuss Future of Agriculture in Light of ICE Raids

November 18, 2025 5:12 pm Mina Wahab

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) — From lemons to avocados, Chris Sayer has had to adapt to a changing landscape. With the recent ICE raids up and down the… Continue Reading

Farms work to reduce storm impacts

November 16, 2025 10:44 pm Tracy Lehr

OXNARD, Calif. (KEYT) Farm owners and workers are trying to prevent rain damage. People driving along Harbor Blvd. between Oxnard and Ventura can… Continue Reading

Local Autism Org Helps Address “Cal Fresh Chaos” with Project BIG

November 3, 2025 6:33 pm Mina Wahab

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) —Johanna Hurtado helps adults with autism learn how to become self sufficient. A big part of that includes budgeting… Continue Reading

DOJ Charges Oxnard Residents and Others For Violence Against Immigration Enforcement Officers in Southern California

October 29, 2025 1:22 pm Alissa Orozco, Tracy Lehr

EDITOR'S NOTE: This article has been updated with additional information from the Department of Justice regarding the arrests of the defendants… Continue Reading

Local Non-Profit Seeing Spike In Food Needs, Calling Farmers, Businesses, and Residents

October 30, 2025 11:47 am Jarrod Zinn

SANTA YNEZ, Calif. (KEYT) - Veggie Rescue Of Santa Barbara County is calling on the community of farmers, food businesses, and even residents with… Continue Reading

Central Coast Winemakers Stay Optimistic Amidst Slow Wine Market & Late Harvest

October 28, 2025 11:58 am John Palminteri

SANTA YNEZ VALLEY, Calif. (KEYT) – You won't see a worried look on the faces of many Central Coast winemakers as they are well into their 2025… Continue Reading

Local Food Share Organizations Prepare for “Man-Made SNAP Disaster”

October 27, 2025 4:46 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA AND VENTURA COUNTIES, Calif. (KEYT) —Laurel Alcantar is the Director of Marketing for the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County. She says… Continue Reading

Fresh Food, Live Music & More to See at Upcoming Tri-County Produce Block Party

October 23, 2025 4:23 pm Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Local market Tri-County Produce, known for having the freshest produce grown/made right here on the Central Coast, is… Continue Reading

La Casa de la Raza teams up with Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics Mobile

October 21, 2025 7:57 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) When La Casa de la Raza noticed an increase in health care hurdles for members of the community it teamed up Santa… Continue Reading

Protesters Gather in the Thousands for “No Kings” Rallies in Carpinteria and Santa Barbara

October 19, 2025 5:40 pm Tracy Lehr

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KEYT) – Thousands of people attended "No Kings" protests up and down the Central Coast and around the nation on… Continue Reading

Vintners Blend Education, Special Selections with the Upcoming Festival for Wine Enthusiasts

October 13, 2025 12:00 pm John Palminteri

Some wine grapes are hanging on the vines and other bunches are being picked for harvest as the Vintners Festival celebrates the industry this… Continue Reading