Since the last big storm hit Santa Barbara County and flooded parts of Orcutt and Guadalupe, I have heard many comments saying that it is the farmers’ fault. It always […]

Lacy Litten
Lacy Litten is operations manager for Teixeira Farms in Santa Maria and is the founder and president of Facts from Farmers, which aims to build trust and transparency among farmers and consumers through education and promotion. She serves on several community boards and industry committees, including as board chairwoman of Leadership Santa Maria Valley; a board member of the Coalition of Labor, Agriculture & Business (COLAB); and a past board president of California Women for Agriculture-Santa Maria Chapter. The opinions expressed are her own.