Santa Barbara Action
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Ag Education
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Farm to Fork Series
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2011. Throughout 2011, the Santa Barbara AFA held a 4-part series, entitled Agriculture in Santa Barbara County: The Farm to Fork Series. The goal of the series was to inform and educate local residents about food and farming practices in the county, looking at agriculture from the production, processing, distribution, and consumer perspectives, among others.
Land Use
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SBAFA Supports Hibbits Ranch Conservation Easement
2010. The members of the Santa Barbara Ag Futures Alliances agreed by consensus to send letters of support to the US Department of Agriculture and the California Department of Conservation in support of the Hibbits Ranch conservation project and the grant application of Land Trust of Santa Barbara for the project. Read on to see the full text of the Alliance letter.
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Ag Land Buffer Frequently Asked Questions
2010. In conjunction with the recommended ag land buffer ordinance, the Santa Barbara AFA developed a frequently asked questions (FAQ) document.
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SBAFA Releases Recommended Ag Land Buffer Ordinance
2010. On March 16, the members of the Ag Futures Alliance of Santa Barbara County (AFA) released the group’s proposal for a county ordinance to provide for land buffers around agricultural operations. The group had worked for over 12 months in developing this proposal and it represents a historic balancing of interests and needs between the County’s agricultural and environmental interests.
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