Ventura County confirms cases of leptospirosis amongst caneberry workers
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – On Wednesday, Ventura County Public Health announced it is investigating several confirmed and presumed cases of…
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Mountain Fire ravages thousands of acres of farmland leaving workers jobless
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. — Uriel Hernandez owns Seacliff Farm in Ventura County. He says production is down 25% following the devastation of the…
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Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors meets with farmworkers advocating for dignified wages
SANTA MARIA, Calif. — Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors held a special meeting with Alianza Campesina to discuss dignified wages for local…
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Winemakers set to pour out their creations for the 40th annual Vintners Festival
The Santa Barbara County Vintners Festival celebrates 40 years this weekend. More than 50 vineyards and restaurants will be attending at Vega…
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Lane Farms celebrates 50 years of service in Santa Barbara
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Whether you’re a kid pumping up water, or a mom taking that perfect picture of her baby, or bracing for a hayride, for…
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Ventura County man dies while working on Oxnard farm amid heat wave
A Ventura County farm worker, Oscar Pimentel, tragically passed away while working in the fields on September 7th during the late summer heatwave.…
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National Heirloom Exposition kicks off in Ventura this week
The 2024 National Heirloom Exposition kicks off at the Ventura County Fairgrounds on…
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CAUSE and MICOP advocate for better pay for farm workers in Santa Barbara County
Local non-profit organizations Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy (CAUSE) and Mixteco Indigena Community Organizing Project…
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Santa Barbara County Farm Day returns for its 6th year
Santa Barbara County Farm Day is presented by Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG).…
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California Nature Art Museum co-hosting Wild Talk on pollinators in Solvang
The California Nature Art Museum and Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network are co-hosting a Wild Talk on pollinators of Santa Barbara County on Aug.…
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Vineyard workers come together for a special health fair with food and music
A special wellness fair for Santa Barbara county vineyard workers takes place this weekend in Buellton. Managers say this fair helps with a…
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Santa Barbara County released 2023 Agriculture Crop and Livestock Report Tuesday
On Tuesday, the Santa Barbara County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office released its 2023 Agricultural Crop and Livestock…
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State’s Agriculture Department asks Californians to vote for their favorite farmer’s market
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is asking people across the state to vote for their favorite farmer’s market in a nationwide…
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Berry Extravaganza: California Strawberry Festival Returns to Ventura County Fairgrounds
VENTURA, Calif. – The 38th Annual California Strawberry Festival returns to the Ventura County Fairgrounds Saturday, May 18th through Sunday, May…
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Hancock College students develop app that connects users to local agricultural businesses
Allan Hancock Students have helped develop a new app that connects users with Santa Barbara County agricultural businesses, such as local farms,…
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Cesar Chavez march set for the weekend, rain or shine
OXNARD, Calif. – A march in Oxnard is set to happen in honor of Cesar Chavez Day. Cesar Chavez was an American farm worker, labor leader, and civil…
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Allan Hancock College students help develop SB County Food & Wine app
Santa Barbara County residents will now have easier access to local farms, wineries, vineyards and farmers markets thanks to an app developed…
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Ventura’s Air Pollution Control District issues $4.5 million to reduce agriculture equipment emissions
The Ventura County Air Pollution Control District announced the distribution of $4.57 million in grants to replace heavy farm equipment with…
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Rep. Salud Carbajal sends letter to White House pushing emergency funding for California agriculture
In the past 24 hours, California’s 24th District Representative Salud Carbajal sent a letter to the White House to pass emergency funding for…
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Hunger Action Day is a call to action in Santa Barbara County where thousands need food help
The Food Bank of Santa Barbara County details solutions to food insecurity on Hunger Action Day. There are an estimated 200,000 people who don’t…
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