Other Ag Programs / Committees

Ag Pass

The purpose of creating a county-based "Ag Pass" program is to provide a uniform way to identify vetted commercial farm and ranch owner-operators and their employees to firefighting personnel, California Highway Patrol officers, Sheriff's deputies, and other law enforcement officers, and other emergency personnel.

Agricultural Advisory Committee

Find meeting and member information regarding the Agricultural Advisory Committee.

Agricultural Preserve Program

The purpose of the Agricultural Preserve Program is the long-term conservation of agricultural and open space lands.

Apiary / Beekeeping

Santa Barbara oversees several programs and initiatives involving beekeeping.

Cannabis & Hemp

Find information about cannabis and hemp in Santa Barbara.

Farmers Markets

Certified Farmer's Markets provide a great opportunity for small farmers to market their products without the added expenses of commercial preparation.

Nurseries

All wholesale and retail nurseries in Santa Barbara County must be licensed through the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA).

Organic Program

Organic registration and renewals are to be done online.

Agricultural Disasters Resources

Links to Resources for Agricultural Disasters

Right-to-Farm

View the Right-to-Farm Act and ordinance information.

Wildlife Resources

UC Resources

UC Davis Upcoming Courses

Find upcoming agricultural courses at UC Davis.