# Event Details - **Event Name**: Food Safety and Sustainability in Central Coast Agriculture - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for a free event featuring a mock food safety inspection, info on changes to the Produce Safety Rule and more - plus a free lunch!About this EventAre you a fresh produce grower balancing the needs of your food safety plan with a desire to make your operation sustainable? Join us for a free, interactive community event to experience live food safety demonstrations, get important updates on regulations, learn about resources from Central Coast partners, and enjoy a free lunch!We will share resources to help you balance the food safety and environmental sustainability goals you set for your operation, and discuss how to navigate challenges when these goals conflict with one another.We want to hear from YOUAt the event, we want to hear your experiences, challenges, and ideas for programs and policies that could help farmers better strike a balance between food safety and conservation practices. You’ll get the chance to take a survey and participate in discussions with fellow growers on the topic – and be entered in a giftcard giveaway to thank you for your feedback! Your input will help shape practical, climate-smart solutions for farms across San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties.AgendaMock Food Safety InspectionInfo: We will participate in a "practice" inspection of the student farm, led by a CDFA inspector. This will be an opportunity to learn more about what inspectors look for during their inspections, and ask any questions that you have. New Preharvest Ag Water Updates to Produce Safety RuleInfo: New requirements take effect for small growers this April (and went into effect for large growers last year). You'll learn what is changing and what resources are available to support your operation.Resource Provider Meet-and-GreetInfo: Meet the staff of several organizations who have resources and programs available to help growers (including Resource Conservation Districts, Community Environmental Council, Cooperative Extension, and more). And more!Info: Additional details to be announced. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-maria/food-safety-and-sustainability-in-central-coast-agriculture/100001981894656268 - **Event Categories**: meet-and-greet, meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Santa Maria - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Alice Trefts Park - **lat**: 34.9444382 - **long**: -120.4188384 - **full address**: Alice Trefts Park, 800 South College Drive, Santa Maria, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Food Safety and Sustainability in Central Coast Agriculture - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/54e06ce861c09cdac28b6a649075f777428723463154204dfbbee6f092f8ab7e-rimg-w1200-h900-dc5fabf0-gmir.jpg?v=1770329845 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Food Safety and Sustainability in Central Coast Agriculture being held? - **A:** Food Safety and Sustainability in Central Coast Agriculture takes place on Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Alice Trefts Park, 800 South College Drive, Santa Maria, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Food Safety and Sustainability in Central Coast Agriculture? - **A:** Food Safety and Sustainability in Central Coast Agriculture is organized by Central Coast Soil Hub. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Food Safety and Sustainability in Central Coast Agriculture is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Santa Maria, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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