Santa Barbara County Farm Guide 2018

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VISIT A SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FARM — where

THE FARM 411

strawberries, broccoli and wine grapes abound—and meet the hardworking hands that cultivate our local crops. While much of the public may never glimpse the behind-the-curtain aspects of this booming industry, there are upwards of 1,597 farms (with approximately 163 growers registered organic in 2015) and 701,039 acres of land in farms.

Using our guide, make plans to visit a farm on your own or join a group—visit Meetup.com/SantaBarbara-Food-and-Farm-Adventures for suggestions.

Get ready for a fun, energizing, relaxing day at the farm. And if you have a chance to taste the farm’s produce, savor it!

There are 25,370 agriculture-related jobs in Santa Barbara County, and agriculture is the number one contributor to the county’s economy. In other words, farming is a crucial business in our county, and our growers have lovingly provided us with fresh produce for generations.

Be casual: Wear comfortable footwear and clothes

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHAT IT WOULD BE LIKE TO LIVE AND WORK ON A FARM? Santa Barbara County is home to groves, ranches, vineyards, gardens—and our friendly farmers welcome you to visit and learn about what they do and why. Visiting a farm is a unique opportunity to see first hand how food is produced, right from the very beginning.

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Here are some hints on making the most of your visit.

that can stand up to a bit of work and dirt. You may find yourself walking on dirt roads and uneven terrain.

And of course remember to wear a hat and sunscreen.

Be curious: There’s lots to learn on a farm, and a tour offers the perfect chance to have your questions answered. So don’t be shy—ask away!

Be safe: Seeing live animals and impressive farm machinery up close can be thrilling, but always be very careful and listen to your tour guide for instructions.

Be informed: Call ahead to confirm tour availability and to get additional information on what to wear, bring and expect.

There’s nothing like fresh fruit and vegetables at their seasonal best. There’s something so good about eating food when it’s just been picked. It tastes better, it’s a better value and it’s a better deal for the planet.

Here’s just a taste of what we’ve got growing on ....

January – March

April – June

July – September

October – December

Arugula Asparagus Avocado Beets Bok Choy Broccoli Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Celery Celeriac (Celery Root) Cherimoya Citrus Collards Cucumbers Endive English Peas Escarole Fava Beans Fennel Green Onions Kale Kiwi Kohlrabi Leeks Lettuce Mushrooms Mustard Parsley Parsnips Radishes Radicchio Snap or Snow Peas Spinach Strawberries Swiss Chard Sweet Onions Turnips

Apricots Artichokes Arugula Asparagus Avocado Bananas Berries Blueberries Broccoli Cabbage Carrots Celery Cherries Citrus Cucumbers English Peas Fava Beans Herbs Kale Lettuce Loquats Mulberries Mushrooms Nectarines Nettles Green Onions Oranges Papaya Peas Potatoes Radishes Rapini Snap or Snow Peas Squash Strawberries Strawberry Guava Sweet Corn Swiss Chard Turnips

Apples Avocado Beans Beets Berries Broccoli Cactus Fruit Carrots Citrus Collards Cucumbers Eggplant Endive Escarole Figs Garlic Green Beans Herbs Kale Grapes Lettuce Melons Mulberries Nectarines Onions Okra Peaches Pears Peppers Plums Potatoes Radishes Squash Swiss Chard Sweet Corn Sweet Potatoes Tomatillos Tomatoes Watermelon

Apples Arugula Avocado Beans Beets Berries Bok Choy Broccoli Brussels Sprouts Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Cherimoya Citrus Collards Cucumbers Endive Escarole Green Onions Guava Kale Kohlrabi Lettuce Melons Mustard Navels Nuts (harvest) Onions Papaya Peppers Radishes Spinach Squash Sunchokes Swiss Chard Sweet Corn Sweet Potatoes Tomatoes Turnips

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1 Blosser Urban

Garden

915 S. Blosser Rd., Santa Maria 805 878-1744 BlosserUrbanGarden.com Fruits, Veggies

5 The Center for Urban

Agriculture at Fairview Gardens

5103 Carpinteria Ave., Carpinteria 805 220-3178 FarmCartOrganics.com Fruits, Veggies, Eggs

598 N. Fairview Ave., Goleta 805 967-7369 FairviewGardens.org Fruits, Veggies, Eggs

11 Finley Farms

2 Bragg Farm

199 Winchester Canyon Rd., Goleta 805 968-1020 Bragg.com Apples

10 The Farm Cart

1702 N. Refugio Rd., Santa Ynez 805 686-0209 Fruits, Veggies

6 Clairmont Farms Lavender

2480 Roblar Ave., Los Olivos 805 688-7505 ClairmontFarms.com Herbs

12 Folded Hills Farmstead

2323 Old Coast Hwy., Gaviota 805 689-1450 FoldedHills.com Fruits, Veggies

3 Buttonwood Farm

Winery & Vineyard

1500 Alamo Pintado Rd., Solvang 805 688-3032 ButtonwoodWinery.com Fruits, Veggies

4 California Coast Naturals

12477 Calle Real, Santa Barbara 805 685-2076 CaCoastNaturals.com Olives, Olive Oil Farm Tours

7 Dare 2 Dream Farms

890 La Salle Canyon Rd., Lompoc 805 735-3233 Dare2DreamFarms.com Fruits, Veggies, Eggs

13 Forbidden Fruit Orchards

4001 Forbidden Fruit Ln., Lompoc 805 735-4648 ForbiddenFruitOrchards.com

8 Darensberries

714 S. Blosser Rd., Santa Maria 805 937-8000 DarensBerries.com Strawberries

Berries, Fruit, Honey, Tea

9 Dittmar’s Greenhaven

Orchard

2275 Alamo Pintado Rd., Solvang 805 264-7100 Apples

Mesa Harmony Garden 1740-A Cliff Dr., Santa Barbara MesaHarmonyGarden.org

Peace Community Garden 1000 W. Ocean Ave., Lompoc CityOfLompoc.com/PublicWorks/ UrbanForestry/

Pilgrim Terrace Community Garden

Pilgrim Terrace Dr. at Modoc Rd., Santa Barbara; SantaBarbaraCA.gov

Rancheria Community Garden

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14 Global Gardens

2450 Alamo Pintado Rd., Los Olivos 800 307-0447 GlobalGardensOnline.com Olive Oil, Vinegars

15 Good Land Organics

1362 Farren Rd., Goleta 805 685-4189 GoodlandOrganics.com Fruits, Coffee

18 Morrell Nut and

Berry Farm

1980 Alamo Pintado Rd., Solvang 805 688-8969 Berries, Nuts

19 OstrichLand USA

610 E. Hwy. 246, Buellton 805 686-9696 OstrichLandUSA.com Eggs

16 Growing Grounds Farm

820 W. Foster Rd., Santa Maria 805 934-2182 Facebook.com/ GGFSantaMaria/ Fruits, Veggies

17 Lane Farms

308 S. Walnut Ln., Santa Barbara 805 964-3773 LaneFarmsSB.com Fruits, Veggies

23 Santa Barbara Pistachio

Company

3380 Hwy. 33, Ventucopa 661 766-2485 SantaBarbaraPistachios.com Nuts

24 Solvang Farmer’s Pumpkin

Patch

951–989 Alamo Pintado Rd., Solvang 805 331-1918 Facebook.com/ SolvangFarmerPumkinPatch/ Veggies

20 Rancho Olivos

2390 N. Refugio Rd., Santa Ynez 805 686-9653 RanchoOlivos.com Olive Oil

25 Something Good John

Givens Farm Stand

9499 Santa Rosa Rd., Buellton 805 451-8451 SomethingGoodOrganics.com Fruits, Veggies

21 Rancho San Julian

6000 San Julian Rd., Lompoc 805 729-3303 RSJBeef.com Fruits, Veggies, Meat

22 Santa Barbara

Blueberries

1980 US Hwy. 101, Gaviota 805 686-5718 SantaBarbaraBlueberries.com Berries, Fruits

26 Summerset Farm

& Dale’s Nursery

3450 Baseline Ave., Santa Ynez 805 245-0989 Fruits, Berries, Veggies

27 Sunrise Organic Farm

7250 Domingos Rd., Lompoc Facebook.com/SunriseOrganicFarm/ Fruits, Berries, Veggies

Santa Maria Community Garden City of Santa Maria Alice Trefts Park, 910 S. Oakwood Dr., Santa Maria CityofSantaMaria.org

St. Michael’s Community Garden 6586 Picasso Rd., Isla Vista SaintMikesUCSB.org

Please contact the farm directly to confirm hours of operation before arriving.

Farm Stand Meet your local farmer and purchase fresh produce from where it’s grown.

Trinity Gardens

909 N. La Cumbre Rd., Santa Barbara TrinityGardensSB.org

Yanonali Community Garden

E. Yanonali St. at Soledad St., Santa Barbara; SantaBarbaraCA.gov

Farm Tours (by appointment) Experience and learn about the farm.

U-Pick Get down and dirty and pick your own produce.

CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture) Share in the bounty! Enjoy fresh produce throughout the farming season.

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For some locals, a Saturday morning stroll through one of the area’s biggest farmers markets is a habitual start to every weekend. Arrive at the downtown Santa Barbara Farmers Market empty-handed at 8:30am and leave with armfuls of vegetables, fruit, herbs, eggs, meat, cheese, bread, flowers and plants from as many as 90 vendors.

Head to the Tuesday Farmers Market on State Street and make an evening of it— meandering down the street for shopping, wine tasting, live music and dining. Our farmers markets are generally year round and rain or shine, but hours can vary from season to season, so check market websites or call for more information.

Carpinteria 1 Carpinteria

Farmers Market

3 Lompoc Certified

800 block of Linden Ave. Thu 3–6pm SBFarmersMarket.org

Farmers Market

5 Montecito

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2 Camino Real

Marketplace

At Storke & Hollister Sun 10am–2pm SBFarmersMarket.org

Farmers Market

1100 & 1200 blocks of Coast Village Rd. Fri 8–11:15am SBFarmersMarket.org

Ocean and I St. Fri 2–6pm Facebook.com/ LompocCertified FarmersMarket

Goleta

Montecito

Lompoc

6 Downtown Santa 4 Central City

Farmers Market

Corner of Santa Barbara & Cota St. Sat 8:30am–1pm SBFarmersMarket.org

Oak Knoll South Corner of Bradley Rd. and Clark Ave. Tue 10am–1pm Farmers Market Orcutt on Facebook

A great way to gain awareness of eating locally is to take an Eat Local Challenge. Each October, join Edible Santa Barbara as we take a pledge to eat locally for 30 days. Find out more at EdibleSantaBarbara.com

Barbara Farmers Market

7 Old Town

Farmers Market

500 & 600 Blocks of State St. Tue 3–6:30pm (Daylight Savings Time) Tue 4–7:30pm (Standard Time) SBFarmersMarket.org 8 Saturday

Tour the Farmers Market

Join Chef Greg Murphy of Bouchon at the Tuesday afternoon Santa Barbara Certified Farmers Market for an informative “Foodie Stroll” and dinner.

Guests rendezvous with Chef at the market, select ingredients with Chef ’s assistance and return to Bouchon for dinner. Once back at Bouchon, they enjoy a three-course dinner paired with local wines. Limited to eight guests. Go to BouchonSantaBarbara.com or call 805 730-1160 for reservations.

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Fishermen’s Market

Santa Barbara Harbor Sat 6–11am CFSB.info/Sat

Santa Maria 9 Central City

Farmers Market— Town Center West Broadway & Main St. (in Mervyn’s parking lot) Wed noon–4pm 805 305-9829

10 Town Center East

Farmers Market

Broadway & Main St. (outside Macy’s) Fri 9:30am–1:30pm 805 922-7931 10 Town Center West

Corner of Main St. & Broadway Fri 5:30–8:30pm Spring through September SantaMariaValley.com

solvang 11 Solvang Village

Copenhagen Dr. and First St. Wed 2:30–6pm (until 6:30pm in summer) SBFarmersMarket.org

vandenberg Village 12 Vandenberg Village

Certified Farmers Market Burton Mesa Blvd.

Sun 10am–2pm VillageGoesGreen.org

Tastes Better Is Better for You Supports Families Builds Community

GUIDE DESIGN: MATTHEW FREEMAN, MAP: MADDIE GORDON

Is an Investment in the Future

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January Santa Barbara Community Seed Swap

Lompoc Valley Flower Festival

October

ExploreLompoc.com

Avocado Festival

SBPermaculture.org

Summer Solstice Parade & Festival

Eat Local Challenge

March

SolsticeParade.com

World of Pinot Noir

WineFilmFestival.com

WorldOfPinotNoir.com

Taste of Solvang SolvangUSA.com

April

Wine Film Festival

July Santa Barbara County Fair at Santa Maria SantaMariaFairPark.com

Santa Barbara Vintners Spring Weekend SBVintnersWeekend.com

French Festival FrenchFestival.com

Santa Barbara Earth Day

Santa Barbara’s Greek Festival

SBEarthDay.org

SantaBarbaraGreekFestival.org

Santa Barbara Fair & Expo EarlWarren.com/SantaBarbara-Fair-Expo

August Fork & Cork Classic LetsGetForked.com

May Fairview Farm to Table Dinner FairviewGardens.org

Los Olivos Jazz and Olive Festival JazzAndOliveFestival.com

Santa Barbara Jewish Festival JewishSantaBarbara.org

In the Vineyard & On the Farm LosOlivosCafe.com

Buttonwood All Farm Dinner ButtonwoodWinery.com

September Danish Days SolvangDanishDays.org

June

Goleta Lemon Festival

African Dinner on the Ranch

FigtoberFest

AvoFest.com EdibleSantaBarbara.com

Empty Bowls Santa Maria FoodbankSBC.org/Event/SMEmptyBowls

Harbor & Seafood Festival HarborFestival.org

Real Men Cook ArtsOutreach.com/events/ real-men-cook

Santa Barbara Wine and Seafood Pairing SBMM.org

Santa Barbara Chowder Fest SantaBarbaraChowderFest.com

Santa Maria Beerfest SantaMariaValley.com

Solvang Stomp SolvangUSA.com

November Empty Bowls Santa Barbara EmptyBowlsSantaBarbara.com

December Edible SB Holiday Pop-up Shop EdibleSantaBarbara.com

LemonFestival.com

WildFarmlands.org

FigtoberFest.com

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