Agriculture Water District

Founded in 1914, the Farm Bureau of Ventura County is an independent, non-partisan organization that is not affiliated with any government body. It acts as an advocate for the county’s agricultural industry, promoting policies and fostering community action intended to preserve that industry’s sustainability and vitality. The organization also provides information, research, insurance services and other benefits to its members. It publishes a monthly newsletter, as well as the quarterly Central… Show more Founded in 1914, the Farm Bureau of Ventura County is an independent, non-partisan organization that is not affiliated with any government body. It acts as an advocate for the county’s agricultural industry, promoting policies and fostering community action intended to preserve that industry’s sustainability and vitality. The organization also provides information, research, insurance services and other benefits to its members. It publishes a monthly newsletter, as well as the quarterly Central Coast Farm & Ranch magazine. The Farm Bureau of Ventura County is a member of the California Farm Bureau Federation, a statewide organization with chapters in 56 counties. Show less

The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clara Valley was founded in 1949 and it provides daily access to safe, supervised activities that foster children to become productive, responsible and caring citizens. There are nine sites serving the cities of Santa Paula, Fillmore and the unincorporated area of Piru. The Club concentrates on five areas of youth development: character & leadership development; educational & career development; health & life skills; the arts; and sports, fitness and recreation… Show more The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clara Valley was founded in 1949 and it provides daily access to safe, supervised activities that foster children to become productive, responsible and caring citizens. There are nine sites serving the cities of Santa Paula, Fillmore and the unincorporated area of Piru. The Club concentrates on five areas of youth development: character & leadership development; educational & career development; health & life skills; the arts; and sports, fitness and recreation. The Club’s activities primarily take place after school, during school recesses, in the evening and on weekends. Over 1,400 youth and community members utilize the Club. Show less

The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation is a nonprofit committed to leadership training and transformational learning experiences in partnership with four California universities: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo; Cal Poly Pomona; California State University, Fresno; and the University of California, Davis. The foundation supports the longest continuously-operating leadership training experience of its kind in the United States, the California Agricultural Leadership Program. The program is… Show more The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation is a nonprofit committed to leadership training and transformational learning experiences in partnership with four California universities: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo; Cal Poly Pomona; California State University, Fresno; and the University of California, Davis. The foundation supports the longest continuously-operating leadership training experience of its kind in the United States, the California Agricultural Leadership Program. The program is considered to be one of the premier leadership development programs in the world. The foundation also supports alumni learning opportunities and other educational fellowship programs as well as fosters industry partnerships. Show less

Food and food production is the cornerstone of civilization. How we produce, distribute, and consume food reflect both what works and what is failing in our modern world.Ag Innovations Network’s mission is to promote the long-term health of the food system and in particular, of the agricultural production upon which we all depend. To accomplish this mission, we focus exclusively on creation of critical dialogues within the food system and between food system stakeholders and the wider… Show more Food and food production is the cornerstone of civilization. How we produce, distribute, and consume food reflect both what works and what is failing in our modern world.Ag Innovations Network’s mission is to promote the long-term health of the food system and in particular, of the agricultural production upon which we all depend. To accomplish this mission, we focus exclusively on creation of critical dialogues within the food system and between food system stakeholders and the wider public. These dialogues reveal the changing needs, emerging issues, and most importantly new options that will move us towards a better food system. Show less