Dedicated to serving farmers in Santa Barbara County
Board of Directors
Sheldon Bosio
President - Terra Bella Ranches
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Stephen Waldron
1st Vice President - Plantel Nurseries
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Connor Rose
2nd Vice President - Calavo Growers Inc.
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Danny Cavaletto
3rd Vice President - Cavaletto Ranches
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Russ Doty
Past President - Ellwood Ranch
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Kevin Merrill
Treasurer - Mesa Vineyard Management
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Allen Hove
SBCFB Director
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Bobby Alexander
SBCFB Director - Alexander Pump Service
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Doug Riedy
SBCFB Director
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Luis Isaiah Valdez
SBCFB Director - Glass House Farms
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Sunny Brucker
SBCFB Director - AGRX
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Staff
Teri Bontrager
Executive Director
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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.
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Here are many different areas in which the
Santa Barbara County Farm Bureau is representing you:
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​American Farm Bureau Delegate
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California Farm Bureau Board of Directors
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California Farm Bureau Commodity Advisory Committees:
​Beef
Citrus/Avocados
Grape
Horticulture
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California Farm Bureau Water Committee
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Leafy Greens Management Board
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Preservation Inc.
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San Antonio Groundwater Basin
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Santa Barbara County Agricultural Advisory Committee
& AAC Sub-Committees​
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Agricultural Permit Streamline Ordinance revisions
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Buffer Policy Development
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Draft Energy and Climate Action Plan
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EHS, Water Well Ordinance
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GAV-PAC - Gaviota Coast Plan Committee
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Right to Farm Ordinance
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Ordinance 661 Phase II Rezone
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Santa Barbara Agricultural Commissioners monthly Stakeholders meetings