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Southwest Regional Food Business Center: Article

Salsa Del Diablo

August 5, 2026
By Monica C Drazba
Salsa Del Diablo LLC is a well-established value-added food business with more than a decade of operation, producing salsa using locally and regionally sourced vegetables, fruits, herbs, dairy, and other agricultural ingredients. The company has built a strong reputation through direct store distribution and…
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Southwest Regional Food Business Center: Article

Oatman Flats Ranch

August 5, 2026
By Monica C Drazba
As Arizona’s first Regenerative Organic Certified farm, Oatman Farms is committed to the growth of Arizona’s regenerative food network.  Oatman Farms is now taking a significant step in expanding its infrastructure to strengthen Arizona’s farm-to-school and farm-to-table supply chains and meet growing…
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Cart carrying fresh produce
Southwest Regional Food Business Center: Article

Go-Go Grocery Markets - Brining Fresh Food to the Community

August 5, 2026
By Monica C Drazba
In Los Angeles County, Go-Go Grocery Markets is redefining what a farmers market can look like. Founded by Derrick Chapman, this mobile farmers market brings fresh, locally sourced food directly into communities that often face barriers to accessing healthy options. As a 2025 Business Builder Awardee…
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Southwest Regional Food Business Center: Article

SunCoast Market Co-Op

August 5, 2026
By Monica C Drazba
After a decade of community organizing, planning, and fundraising, SunCoast Market Co‑Op officially opened its doors on January 31, 2026 in Imperial Beach, California—becoming the first food co-op to serve the San Diego South Bay region. The community-owned grocery store was created to increase access to…
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Southwest Regional Food Business Center: Article

Desert Moon Farms

August 5, 2026
By Monica C Drazba
Desert Moon Farms began as a small, family-operated specialty mushroom farm tucked inside a 1,000-square-foot grow space in the heart of Las Vegas. Founders EvaSara Luna and Enrique Gonzalez launched the business in 2020 with a vision of offering fresh, gourmet, farm-to-table mushrooms to the local community…
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Southwest Regional Food Business Center: Article

Little Dory Seafood

August 5, 2026
By Monica C Drazba
On the North Coast of California, Little Dory Seafood Co. is helping bring locally and sustainably caught seafood directly to the community of Point Arena, California. Founded by fisher and business owner Elissa Levin, the business is rooted in supporting local fisheries while increasing access to fresh,…
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Truck with Angela's Ranch family photo and logo
Southwest Regional Food Business Center: Article

Angela's Ranch

August 5, 2026
By Monica C Drazba
Angela’s Ranch is 2.5 acre fig farm located in Madera, California. As a Business Builder Awardee through the Southwest Regional Food Business Center, Angela’s Ranch is expanding their market space the purchase of sales equipment, such as a canopy and truck logo, to help stand out, connect with buyers, and…
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Owner of Pink Elephant Kitchen standing with products next to a freezer
Southwest Regional Food Business Center: Article

Pink Elephant Kitchen

August 5, 2026
By Monica C Drazba
RENO, NV — With a combined 50 years of experience in the restaurant industry, Tony and Birdie Harthono of Pink Elephant Kitchen are expanding their footprint in Northern Nevada’s local food network. Building upon their established presence at local farmers markets and co-ops, the couple is expanding their…
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Farmer standing in a field of greens
Southwest Regional Food Business Center: Article

P&G Organics Farm

August 5, 2026
By Monica C Drazba
At Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association (ALBA) in the Salinas Valley, Isidro Perez of P & G Organics Farm is building a farming business rooted in decades of agricultural experience,and perseverance. Isidro has spent years working in the fields harvesting lettuce,…
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UCCE in Santa Barbara County: Article

UCCE Santa Barbara County Q4 2025-26 Report

August 5, 2026
By Shannon Klisch
UCCE Santa Barbara County Q4 2025-26 Report During the fourth quarter UCCE in Santa Barbara County conducted applied research and education projects reflecting the highest priorities in agriculture, natural resources, youth development and community health in the county.
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