Sponsors are being sought for the 5th Annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day, Saturday, Sept. 23, when some 10 Santa Barbara County farms, ranches and agricultural organizations open their doors and invite the public to experience a day of free agricultural activities, tastings and tours.
Santa Barbara Farm Day is presented by Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG), a 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides cost-free agricultural education programs about the importance of farming and farm-fresh foods in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.
“By sponsoring Santa Barbara County Farm Day, individuals and businesses help connect and educate the community about local agriculture and the food supply chain,” said Mary Maranville, SEEAG founder/CEO.
“Farm Day is also a way to say thank you to the men and women who grow the food we eat every day,” she said.
Last year, Santa Barbara Farm Day attracted more than 5,000 attendees.
Santa Barbara County Farm Day sponsors already participating include Wood Clayessens Foundation, Edwin & Jeanne Woods Family Foundation, Santa Barbara Foundation, AgWest Farm Credit, Bonipak/Betteravia, Cal Giant, Central West Produce, Legacy Growers LLC, Plantel Nursery (in part with Waldron Family Trust), and Sakata.
Sponsorships are available at various levels. Individuals and businesses interested in supporting the event can learn more at https://santabarbaracountyfarmday.com/support or by calling 805-892-8155.