Totally Local VC Agricultural Education Foundation has established a new scholarship program to support the next generation of Ventura County farmers and chefs.
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The 2024 County Ventura St. Patrick’s Day Parade was a tremendous success. And the Totally Local VC and Local Love Project float won two prestigious awards!
Did you know… that International Women’s Day is celebrated every year on March 8th? The very first Women’s Day took place in1909 in New York.
The primary goal of Totally Local VC’s Local Love Project is to activate and organize members of our community in the aftermath of a disaster within our 805 communities and to provide relief and support to those affected by disaster. This is Local helping Local.
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Did you know… that Ventura is credited as the originator of America’s commercial cut flower industry? Learn how Theodosia Shepherd started a revolution.
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Did you know… that Winchester’s was started in an abandoned print shop? 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… 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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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… 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… that prior to the 1940s, the Ventura River hosted 5,000 steelhead trout annually? Here’s the story.