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Read MoreTotally Local VC’s Taste of Local Festival
Over 50 area chefs, farmers, purveyors, wineries, breweries and distilleries will show their culinary expertise. And, the Homebrew Challenge and Mixology Throwdown add to the fun! Join us as we celebrate our local harvest.
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Winchester’s: More Than A Great Steakhouse – A Slice Of Ventura History
A long-abandoned building turned into a much-loved staple in the heart of downtown Ventura. Here’s the story of how Winchester’s Grill & Saloon came to be.
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Did You Know… ? Local Farming
Did you know… that about 1/3 of all US farms are located within metropolitan areas? Learn more fun facts and where to find local Farmers’ Markets and CSAs.
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Our Farm Tours Highlight Our Local Agriculture
Want to experience firsthand how farm-to-plate starts? Explore the amazing farms of Ventura County by joining us for a Totally Local VC Farm Tour!
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Did You Know… ? Ventura Post Office
Did you know… that Ventura’s first post office was established in 1861? Here’s the story of the first postmaster.
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Did You Know… ? Corriganville Movie Ranch
Did you know… that back in the 1930s there was a Movie Ranch in Simi Valley? Here’s the story, complete with photos.
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Did You Know… ? Ventura River
Did you know… that prior to the 1940s, the Ventura River hosted 5,000 steelhead trout annually? Here’s the story.
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Oxnard’s Sweet Relationship With The Sugar Beet
Sugar beets played a huge role in the Ventura County area that would later become known as the City of Oxnard. Here’s how it happened.
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Did You Know… ? Ventura’s Name
Did you know… that Southern Pacific Railroad caused the name change of the city of San Buenaventura to Ventura? Find out why.
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Did You Know… ? Limoneira
Did you know… that The Limoneira Company has been in Ventura County since the 1800s? Here’s the story.
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Dinner at the… 2013 Dinner Series
Here’s what’s in store for the innovative dinner series that promotes Ventura County’s world-class agriculture and cuisine as it returns for its third year.
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Be Local – Build A Stronger Community
Rather than just promoting “buy local,” communities that preserve their one-of-a-kind businesses and distinctive character have an economic advantage. Learn why.
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