Thank you to our community partners in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties!
Our programs are made possible by more than 40 dedicated farms, businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations who generously share their time and resources in support of agricultural and food literacy.
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Agromin
Agromin is a leader in organic waste recycling, transforming green waste into nutrient-rich compost, mulch, and soil products. Their custom soil blends support farms, gardens, and public landscapes across California.
Program Partner Farm-to-Food Lab Ventura County Farm Day
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Allan Hancock College
Allan Hancock College is a public community college in Santa Maria, California, offering diverse educational programs, including agriculture and STEM-related fields.
Program Partner Farm-to-Food Lab STEM Career Pathways in Agriculture Santa Barbara County Farm Day
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Babé Farms
Babe Farms is a leading specialty vegetable grower in the Santa Maria Valley, producing high-quality, gourmet baby vegetables. With a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation, they provide a diverse selection of colorful and unique crops.
Program Partner STEM Career Pathways in Agriculture Santa Barbara County Farm Day
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Ballard Walnut Grove
Ballard Walnut Grove is a historic walnut farm in Santa Barbara County, dedicated to sustainable farming practices and producing high-quality walnuts. They have been growers for Diamond Nuts for nearly 50 years and are proud to grow the leading variety of walnuts, "Chandler."
Program Partner Farm-to-Food Lab Santa Barbara County Farm Day
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Brokaw Nursery
Brokaw currently produces over 300,000 plants per year and exports to several countries worldwide. We are also an industry leader in innovation of new varieties of fruits and rootstocks.
Program Partner
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Bonipak Produce
Throughout our 90 years, we have cultivated a “Seed-to-Sale” approach that ensures the quality, sustainability and reliability of our produce. We are proud to be involved in the entire process from planning to planting, harvesting, cooling, processing and shipping.
Program Partner
Santa Barbara County Farm Day
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Central West Produce
Central West Produce has grown into one of North America’s leading berry producers and shippers. Starting with a 27-acre strawberry operation, they have expanded into a fully integrated grower and marketer across six regions, producing strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries
Program Partner Santa Barbara County Farm Day
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Driscoll's
Strawberries that are firm, but not too crunchy. Raspberries that are sweet and juicy, but not mushy. These near perfect berries don’t happen by accident. Growing perfectly fresh, beautiful, delicious berries is as much of an art as it is a science.
Program Partner
Santa Barbara County Farm Day
Ventura County Farm Day
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Duda Farm Fresh Foods
Established in 1926, Duda Farm Fresh Foods is a family-owned company specializing in growing, packing, and shipping fresh produce. Known for their Dandy® brand, they offer a variety of fruits and vegetables, including celery, citrus, radishes, corn, and lettuce.'
Program Partner Ventura County Farm Day Youth Wellness Initiative
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Engel & Gray
Since 1993, Engel & Gray Regional Compost Facility has been transforming locally collected organic material into premium STA Certified compost product. Engel & Gray, Inc. has been serving California and the Central Coast since 1946, providing quality services to industry.
Program Partner Santa Barbara County Farm Day
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Food Forward
Food Forward rescues surplus produce from farms, wholesalers, and backyard fruit trees, redirecting it to hunger relief organizations across Southern California. Since 2009, they have recovered millions of pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables, reducing food waste and increasing food access for communities in need.
Program Partner Farm-to-Food Lab Youth Wellness Initiative
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Food Share of Ventura County
Food Share is Ventura County's regional food bank, dedicated to leading the fight against hunger by collecting and distributing nutritious food to those in need. They partner with over 160 local agencies and programs to serve thousands of individuals monthly, ensuring that no one in the community goes hungry.
Program Partner Farm-to-Food Lab Youth Wellness Initiative
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Friend's Ranches
Friends’ Ranches has been family-owned and operated for over 100 years, specializing in growing a diverse variety of citrus, including tangerines, oranges, and specialty fruit. Known for their dedication to quality and tradition, they continue to handpick, pack, and sell their fruit directly from the ranch.
Program Partner Ventura County Farm Day
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Gills Onions
In 1983, using research and science, brothers Steve and David Gill set out to provide the highest quality, value-added onion products to customers. And in that time, Gill's Onions grown to be one of the world’s largest family-owned onion processors.
Program Partner STEM Career Pathways in Agriculture Ventura County Farm Day Youth Wellness Initiative
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Good Farms
Good Farms is a grower-shipper specializing in strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and tomatoes across California and Mexico. As a leader in responsible farming, they partner with the Equitable Food Initiative to improve farmworker well-being and food quality.
Program Partner STEM Career Pathways in Agriculture Ventura County Farm Day
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Grimmway Farms
Grimmway Farms is a global leader in carrot production and supplies over 65 organic, USA-grown crops, including carrots, leafy greens, and root vegetables, under brands like Cal-Organic Farms and Bunny-Luv.
Program Partner Youth Wellness Initiative
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Growing Grounds Farm
Growing Grounds is a nonprofit wholesale nursery in Santa Maria that provides job training and horticultural therapy for adults with mental health challenges. The farm offers a supportive environment where participants gain valuable skills while producing high-quality plants.
Program Partner Santa Barbara County Farm Day
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Growing Works
Growing Works is both an innovative wholesale/retail plant nursery and a mental wellness horticultural therapy program with Turning Point Foundation. It provides job training, employment, volunteer opportunities & recovery services (in a horticultural environment) for people with mental health challenges.
Program Partner Ventura County Farm Day
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Las Cumbres Ranch
Las Cumbres Ranch is a holistically managed cattle ranch on the Central Coast of California. Our environmentally-appropriate livestock build soil fertility, restore biodiversity and sequester carbon.
Program Partner
Santa Barbara County Farm Day
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Mark Richardson CTE Center & Ag Farm
The Mark Richardson CTE Center & Ag Farm is part of the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District, providing hands-on agricultural education and career technical training to prepare students for careers in farming, ranching, and ag-related industries.
Program Partner STEM Career Pathways in Agriculture Santa Barbara County Farm Day
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McGrath Family Farmer Collective
Since 1868, The McGraths have been farming on the coast of Southern California for five generations. Their collection of organic, regenerative and sustainable farms grows a high diversity of year-round organic fruits and vegetables for the community.
Program Partner STEM Career Pathways in Agriculture Ventura County Farm Day
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Mission Produce
Mission Produce is a global leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing fresh Hass avocados, with additional offerings in mangos. They operate in multiple countries, providing year-round supply to meet global demand.
Program Partner Farm Day Everyday
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Ojai Olive Oil
Ojai Olive Oil is a small family farm, committed to making some of the world's finest olive oils. Extra Virgin is just the beginning with their California liquid gold. From hand picking their olives, to using a classic Tuscan style mill, their focus is on maximizing quality.
Program Partner Ventura County Farm Day
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Oxnard Historic Farm Park
The Oxnard Historic Farm Park, established in 1867, preserves the Gottfried Maulhardt/Albert Pfeiler Farm Site, showcasing Ventura County's rich agricultural heritage. Visitors can explore historic structures, including the oldest farmhouse and winery building on the Oxnard Plain, and learn about the region's farming history.
Program Partner Ventura County Farm Day
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Plantel Nurseries
Plantel Nurseries, Inc. is in the business of growing quality vegetable transplants. Our state-of-the-art facilities and growing techniques are unsurpassed in the industry. This has allowed us to become a world leader in vegetable transplant production - producing well over a billion plants every year.
Program Partner
Santa Barbara County Farm Day
Farm Day Every Day
Farm-to-Food Lab
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Petty Ranch
Petty Ranch, a fifth-generation family farm in Ventura County, has cultivated the same land for over 130 years, producing lemons, avocados, and figs while championing soil health and sustainable farming practices. The ranch also serves as the host site for SEEAG's flagship Farm-to-Food Lab program, educating students about agriculture and the origins of their food.
Program Partner Farm-to-Food Lab Farm Day Everyday Ventura County Farm Day
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Prancer's Farm
Prancer’s Farm began with a passion for agriculture and a love of community. Nestled in Santa Paula, California, the farm started as a small, family-run operation dedicated to providing fresh, locally grown produce. Over the years, it has evolved into a beloved destination, offering more than just crops.
Program Partner Ventura County Farm Day
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Rancho Camulos Museum
A National Historic Landmark and working ranch, Rancho Camulos has preserved California’s agricultural heritage since 1853. Once a prominent vineyard and citrus ranch, it now offers tours showcasing its adobe home, winery, and role in early California agriculture.
Program Partner Ventura County Farm Day
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Rancho Laguna Farms
Rancho Laguna Farms is a family-owned berry operation in Santa Maria. With a focus on innovation and efficiency, they continuously refine their growing techniques to ensure premium produce for local and national markets.
Program Partner Farm-to-Food Lab Santa Barbara County Farm Day
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Rancho Olivos
Located in Santa Ynez, Rancho Olivos creates distinctively fresh handcrafted artisan extra virgins olive oils that enhance the flavors of fine foods. They take great pride in their company, commitment to customer service, and products.
Program Partner Santa Barbara County Farm Day
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Rincon Farms
Rincon Farms is a family-run orchard in Carpinteria, specializing in avocados and cherimoyas. They offer both organic and conventional produce, using regenerative practices to enhance soil health and biodiversity while supplying fresh, high-quality fruit to local and wholesale markets.
Program Partner Farm Day Everyday
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Rio School District Farm
The Rio School District operates a regenerative farm that serves as an outdoor classroom, providing students with hands-on learning experiences in agriculture, ecology, and nutrition. Produce grown on the farm is used in district-wide cafeterias, connecting students to fresh, local food.
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Riverbench Winery
Riverbench Vineyard & Winery specializes in estate-grown Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and sparkling wines. With a commitment to sustainability, they produce small-lot wines that showcase the unique terroir of their vineyard.
Program Partner Santa Barbara County Farm Day
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Reiter Affiliated Companies
With a family legacy of farming, Reiter Affiliated Companies (RAC) is proud to be the largest fresh, multi-berry producer in the world and the leading supplier of fresh strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries in all of North America.
Program Partner
Santa Barbara County Farm Day
Ventura County Farm Day
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Rodale Institute
Located on the historic McGrath Family Farm in Camarillo, the Rodale Institute California Organic Center is dedicated to advancing regenerative organic agriculture. The center conducts region-specific research, offers farmer training, and serves as an educational hub.
Program Partner
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Sa’aliyas Ranch
On Pacific High School’s campus, Sa'aliyas Ranch provides students with hands-on training in ag. Featuring indoor and outdoor learning spaces, the farm connects students to sustainable farming practices while honoring the region’s Chumash heritage.
Program Partner Ventura County Farm Day
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Santa Barbara Blueberries
Santa Barbara Blueberries at Restoration Oaks Ranch is a 1,000 acre Cattle Ranch, Blueberry Farm, and Retreat Center located in the Santa Ynez Valley, approximately 35 miles north of Santa Barbara. We have about 32,000 healthy, pesticide-free blueberry plants of varying ages that we open up to our U-Pick customers and to local green produce markets in season.
Program Partner
Santa Barbara County Farm Day
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Sunrise Organic Farm
Sunrise Organic Farm grows over 270 varieties of organic produce in Santa Barbara County, including carrots, strawberries, tomatoes, and leafy greens. Committed to quality and sustainability, they supply fresh, locally grown produce through farmers' markets and direct sales.
Program Partner Santa Barbara County Farm Day
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UC Hansen Agricultural Research & Extension Center
Located in Camarillo, California, the UC Hansen Agricultural Research and Extension Center conducts research and educational programs to support and enhance agriculture in Ventura County. They focus on sustainable practices, crop development, and community outreach.
Program Partner Ventura County Farm Day