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    Life on Ventura County’s biggest little farm

    A couple’s regenerative farming practices in Moorpark inspires the popular documentary “The Biggest Little Farm.”

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    By Jonathan Bastian • Jul 26, 2019 • 28m Listen

    A couple’s regenerative farming practices in Moorpark inspires the popular documentary “The Biggest Little Farm.” Santa Barbara’s Old Spanish Days’ tradition of selling decorated eggs on the sidewalk is under scrutiny for its environmental footprint. A new report suggests ideas for addressing lower State Street’s high vacancy rate. And Santa Barbara County Supervisor Das Williams may see a challenger within his own party in 2020.

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    2 stories
    1. 0:00

      Ventura-based documentary follows life on a regenerative farm

      Apricot Lane Farms in Ventura County is the subject of the popular documentary film titled “The Biggest Little Farm.”

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      16 min
    2. 16:11

      Will Santa Barbara's Old Spanish Days celebration go green?

      For nearly a century, Santa Barbara has celebrated its Spanish heritage through Old Spanish Days or “Fiesta.” This Wednesday, the streets will fill again with dancing, music, and parades.

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      13 min
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      Jonathan Bastian

      Host, Life Examined

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    In this episode

    2 stories
    1. 0:0016 min

      Ventura-based documentary follows life on a regenerative farm

    2. 16:1113 min

      Will Santa Barbara's Old Spanish Days celebration go green?

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