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“Boomer” of Santa Barbara Pistachio Company

Growing heart-healthy, organic pistachios in the Cuyama Valley. Read story.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Jack Motter of Ellwood Canyon Farms

Organic produce and preserves on the outskirts of Goleta. Read story.

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Omar Estrada of Friends' Ranches

Growing sweet and tangy citrus in the Ojai Valley. Read story.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Katherine Grace of Rancho del Phoenix

Growing specialty apples and education in Goleta. Read story.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Tracie Derwin of Creekside Apple Ranch

Cooking up homemade, fresh-baked delights in Solvang. Read story.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Peter Desales of Goleta Valley Farms

A look at small-scale organic farming in the Goleta Valley. Read story.

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Casi Richie of Life’s a Choke Family Farm

Growing specialty artichokes in the “heart” of Lompoc. Read story.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Sharie Connelly of GardenArt Succulent Nursery

Creating whimsical succulent arrangements from reclaimed materials. Read story.

Friday, October 26, 2012

Jay Ruskey of Good Land Organics

Growing organic coffee and specialty fruit in the “Goodland” of Goleta. Read story.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Tom Shepherd of Shepherd Farms

Organic pioneer inspires youth and the local farming movement. Read story.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Jose Perez of Ojai Valley Sprouts

Growing nutrient-rich sprouts in the Ojai Valley. Read story.

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Cole Clary of McGrath Family Farm

Growing organic produce and consumer knowledge in Camarillo Read story.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

John Jackson of Whitney Ranch

Growing specialty blueberries and niche crops in the Carpinteria Valley. Read story.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Noey Turk at Yes Yes Nursery

Growing more than 87 varieties of culinary and medicinal herbs in Los Olivos. Read story.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Sage Kendrick of Catlin Ranch

Growing “dinky” avos, artichokes, raspberries, corn, flowers, and more in Carpinteria. Read story.

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Skylar Learning Center Dedication

The Santa Barbara Bird Sanctuary will dedicate a new learning ... Read More

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• Third Wednesday Event
• Skylar Learning Center Dedication
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• Crown the Town: Pint Night
• Fiddler on the Roof
• Region 2 Arabian Horse Show

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