Agriculture education nonprofit connects science and farming through immersive experiences
By Taylor O’Connor / Wednesday, October 19th, 2022 / Santa Maria Sun
Kids learn about the water cycle, soil, and plants in their science classes at school, but there’s something about seeing it in real time that enhances the experience and understanding, Seth Wilmoth said.
Wilmoth is the education program director for Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG)—a Ventura County-born education nonprofit that teaches kids the importance of the agricultural sector through four hands-on, immersive programs, he explained
“Farm Lab is one of these programs. It’s a third grade program where kids get to experience the sciences behind farming, taste, explore, and immerse themselves into what ag farming is,” Wilmoth said.
Santa Maria Valley growers and vintners gear up for fourth annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day
By Caleb Wiseblood / Friday, September 2nd, 2022 / Santa Maria Sun
Fresh fruit and vegetable giveaways, free food samples, and complimentary wine tastings are among the festivities scheduled for 2022’s Santa Barbara County Farm Day celebration. This year marks the annual program’s fourth iteration and will take place in Santa Maria on Saturday, Sept. 17.
The multi-venue event is organized by the Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) and includes a plethora of free programs hosted by more than a dozen different growers based in the Santa Maria Valley.
Mary Maranville, SEEAG founder and president, highlighted this year’s Farm Day participants and their global impact on the produce industry.
Nonprofit Introduces Ventura County Students to High-Tech Ag Work
By Jorge Mercado / Friday, February 4th, 2022 / Pacific Coast Business Times
The agricultural industry is one of the biggest employers in Ventura County, but most young people, especially those with parents who work intensive jobs in the industry, tend to overlook the variety of jobs available.
That’s where SEEAG comes in.SEEAG, or Students for Eco Education and Agriculture, is a Ventura-based non-profit that aims to teach young minds, from middle to high school, about the ag industry in Ventura County, and expose them to career possibilities for well-paying jobs in the sector, including those in science and technology.