13th Annual Ventura County Farm Day Moves To Spring 2026
The 13th Annual Ventura County Farm Day has moved to Spring 2026. Originally scheduled for November 8 of this year, it is now set for April 11, 2026. “We looked at planting schedules and weather and felt that a move to spring offered many benefits. It means the public can visit farms during the heart of the growing season,” says Caitlin Paulus Case, executive director of Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG), the nonprofit that puts on Ventura County Farm Day each year. “We are expecting
Ventura College Foundation Accepting Scholarship Applications for 2026-27 School Year
The Ventura College Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2026-27 school year. November 25 is the application deadline for scholarship applications for the Paramedic and Career Education programs. Scholarship recipients will be notified by mid-December. The application deadline for all other scholarships is January 22, 2026. Scholarship recipients will be notified by mid-April 2026. Scholarship award distributions will begin August 1. Students currently enrolled at Ventura
SEEAG Adds Santa Barbara County Office, Student and Community Agriculture Learning Programs During 2024-25 School Year
Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) expanded its reach by opening a new Santa Barbara County office and adding student and community learning programs during the 2024-25 school year. SEEAG is a nonprofit organization with a mission to connect youth and communities to the farm origins of their food and inspire the next generations of agricultural ambassadors. During the last school year, 4,225 students took part in 515 hours of STEM education. Nearly 500 high school students participated
