Santa Barbara County Food Action Network

Boasting a year-round growing calendar, Santa Barbara County is known as a food destination, ranking in the top one percent of counties nationwide with respect to agricultural value. Diverse microclimates, temperate weather, and warm ocean waters contribute to the rich abundance our farmers, ranchers, and fisherfolk are able to harvest. Yet, very little of this quality food makes it onto local plates due to critical gaps in our food system.

We invite you to grab a seat at our table so that together, we can invest in and build a more vibrant, equitable, and resilient food system that:

Supports a robust regional food economy where local farmers, ranchers, fisherfolk, and food businesses thrive,

Promotes health and wellness by ensuring that local, nutritious, and culturally sensitive food is accessible to all community members,

Equips our community by establishing a place-based food system that supports affordable access to locally grown food and fairly compensates and affordably houses the food workforce,

Strengthens our foodshed by protecting farm and ranch land, reducing food waste, and building resilience in the face of disruptions stemming from disasters like extreme weather and pandemics.