Tag: Rancher

The Central Coast Small Farmer, Rancher, and Fisherfolk Forum brings small producers together to effect positive change

SANTA MARIA — EconAlliance and the Santa Barbara County Food Action Network (SBCFAN) co-produced the first Central Coast Small Farmer, Rancher, and Fisherfolk Forum, hosted at Allan Hancock College on October 25th and 26th. The event drew hundreds of small scale food producers and businesses from all over the Central Coast, as both a networking and learning event. The Forum, on October 26th, featured a robust lineup of workshops tailored to support small-scale producers, and hosted Keynote Speaker Jennifer Lester Moffit, Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs for the USDA.

Oct. 25, 26 — Bilingual report — Join Us for the Central Coast Small Farmer, Rancher, and Fisherfolk Forum in Santa Maria

SANTA MARIA — The Central Coast Small Farmer, Rancher, and Fisherfolk Forum is set to take place on October 25th and 26th at Allan Hancock College. This dynamic gathering aims to empower local producers and foster community and economic resilience through innovative practices and collaborative networking.

October 25th is the kickoff ticketed evening reception from 6pm to 9pm. This curated farm to table meal will feature several of our region’s farmers, ranchers, and fisherfolk.