Dedicated to serving farmers in Santa Barbara County
Board of Directors
Sheldon Bosio
President - Terra Bella Ranches
Stephen Waldron
1st Vice President - Plantel Nurseries
Connor Rose
2nd Vice President - Calavo Growers Inc.
Danny Cavaletto
3rd Vice President - Cavaletto Ranches
Russ Doty
Past President - Ellwood Ranch
Kevin Merrill
Treasurer - Mesa Vineyard Management
Allen Hove
SBCFB Director
Bobby Alexander
SBCFB Director - Alexander Pump Service
Doug Riedy
SBCFB Director
Luis Isaiah Valdez
SBCFB Director - Glass House Farms
Sunny Brucker
SBCFB Director - AGRX
Staff
Teri Bontrager
Executive Director
Officer & Director Involvement
Our commitment to preserving the agricultural heritage of Santa Barbara County runs deep. Like so many of us, we have roots that stretch generations far through our region. We understand the importance of sustainable practices that not only preserve our natural resources but also ensure the long-term viability of farming and ranching for future generations.
Here are many different areas in which the
Santa Barbara County Farm Bureau is representing you:
American Farm Bureau Delegate
California Farm Bureau Board of Directors
California Farm Bureau Commodity Advisory Committees:
Beef
Citrus/Avocados
Grape
Horticulture
California Farm Bureau Water Committee
Leafy Greens Management Board
Preservation Inc.
San Antonio Groundwater Basin
Santa Barbara County Agricultural Advisory Committee
& AAC Sub-Committees
Agricultural Permit Streamline Ordinance revisions
Buffer Policy Development
Draft Energy and Climate Action Plan
EHS, Water Well Ordinance
GAV-PAC - Gaviota Coast Plan Committee
Right to Farm Ordinance
Ordinance 661 Phase II Rezone
Santa Barbara Agricultural Commissioners monthly Stakeholders meetings