A MESSAGE FROM SEEAG’S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CAITLIN PAULUS CASE
I have had the privilege of working with SEEAG in a variety of roles over the years, and returning to lead it has been a true honor. It’s been deeply fulfilling to witness our programs grow, evolve, and touch the lives of so many students and community members, thanks to your support.
As we reflect on the past year, I am filled with a deep sense of gratitude and pride for all that we have accomplished together. I am thrilled to share the strides we’ve made in the last twelve months.
With the support of our amazing team, board, and community partners, we have continued to provide free food and agricultural literacy programs to thousands of students, empowering them to make informed choices about their food, the environment, and their futures.
A few highlights from the past six months include:
Impactful Educational Programs: We’ve reached over 9,000 students nearly 10,000 community members through our hands-on farm-based field trips, nutrition lessons, STEM workshops, and Farm Day events. Our programming continues to foster curiosity, critical thinking, and a deep connection to the farms and food that sustains us.
New Partnerships and Collaborations: We’ve built new relationships with local farms, educational institutions, and community organizations to expand our reach and further enrich our programs. These partnerships have been instrumental in enhancing the quality of our offerings and uplifting our entire community.
Sustaining Growth and Development: Our team has grown strong, thanks to the talent, dedication and passion of our staff. We’ve had the pleasure of welcoming new members to the SEEAG family, further strengthening our ability to support and inspire young minds, and are planning for further expansions.
Looking ahead to 2025, I am excited for SEEAG’s continued growth, reaching more students and community members, and deepening our impact.
I want to thank each of you for being a part of this journey. Your belief in SEEAG’s mission is what makes our work possible. Together, we are planting the seeds of a more sustainable, informed, and empowered future.
MEET OUR TEAM
Claire
Rouse
Hector
Flores
Camille
Graham
Pimienta
Vieira
Bobbi
Ruddin
Lisa
Harmon
Seth
Wilmoth
Liz
Shura
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Patrick
Sheehy
Melinda
Beardsley
Chris
Waldron
Vanessa
Murillo
Heidi
Whitcomb
Sandra
Gonzalez
Steve
Gill
Brett
Burkey
2023/2024 YOUTH IMPACT: VC & SBC
9,796 STUDENTS
"I have always enjoyed coming to the Petty Ranch for the SEEAG lessons, but the changes to your presentations you made this year were top-notch!
My students came back to school brimming with information and were so excited to get their bag of lemons, the broccoli sprout, and other information. So well done - you can tell that a lot of planning, organization, and development was given to provide the perfect type of agriculture and soil, water, insect, and food science lessons to 3rd graders. Plus, all the presenters were fabulous!"
- Aspen Elementary School, Ventura County
Our continued expansion of Farm Lab into the Santa Maria and the addition of new team members, we were able to see more students than ever before, totaling 285 Farm Lab field trips and presentations.
3,674 STUDENTS EDUCATED
The Youth Wellness Initiative traveled over 1000 miles to visit 26 different school districts, and distributed more than 3,100 pounds of fresh, locally grown produce to students for free. We also held 6 wellness fairs, reaching hundreds more students and their families.
3,829+ STUDENTS EDUCATED
The STEM Career Pathways in Agriculture Initiative educated over 1,200 students about the limitless opportunities at their fingertips in the agricultural industry through in-depth classroom presentations.
1,200 STUDENTS EDUCATED
The S.T.E.M is G.R.E.A.T. Initiative launched in 2022 with support from the CDFA, which taught close to 300 promising young women about the variety of agricultural careers that are available, empowering them with resources and tools to take the next steps into the industry.
650 STUDENTS EDUCATED
26 DISTRICTS - 87 SCHOOLS - 100% FREE
Los Angeles County
Los Angeles USD
Broadous Elementary
Welby Way Elementary
Santa Barbara County
Carpinteria USD
Aliso Elementary
Goleta USD
Isla Vista Elementary
Hope Elementary SD
Hope Elementary
Lompoc USD
Crestview Elementary
Los Olivos SD
Los Olivos School
Orcutt USD
Alice Shaw Elementary
Joe Nightingale Elementary
Private
Santa Ynez Christian Academy
Selah Homeschool Resource Center
Santa Barbara USD
Cleveland Elementary
Santa Maria Bonita SD
Arellanes Elementary "
Battles Elementary
Bill Libbon Elementary
David Sanchez Elementary
Miller Elementary
Tunnell Elementary
Ventura County
Briggs Elementary SD
Briggs Elementary
Conejo Valley USD
Acacia Elementary
Aspen Elementary
Cypress Elementary
EARTHS Magnet
Walnut Elementary
Westlake High School
Weathersfield Elementary
Fillmore USD
Fillmore High School
Hueneme ESD
Fred L. Williams Elementary
Hueneme Elementary
Parkview Elementary
Richard Bard Elementary
Mesa USD
Mesa Elementary
Mupu Elementary
Moorpark USD
Moorpark High School
Ocean View SD
Mar Vista Elementary
Oxnard Elementary SD
Curren School
Elm Street Elementary
Harrington School
Juan Lagunas Soria
Kamala School
Oxnard Union HSD
Frontier High School
Hueneme High School
Oxnard High School
Pacifica High School
Rio Mesa High School
Pleasant Valley SD
Las Posas Elementary
Tierra Linda Elementary
Private*
Ace Charter High School
Ascension Lutheran School
Bridges Charter School
City Christian School
New Harvest Christian
Our Lady of the Assumption
Vista Real Charter High School
Rio SD
Rio Rosales Elementary
Rio del Mar Elementary
Rio del Norte Elementary
Rio del Sol STEAM Academy
Rio Lindo Elementary
Rio Plaza Elementary
Rio Real School
Rio del Valle Middle School
Rio Vista Middle School
Santa Clara Elementary SD
Santa Clara Elementary
Santa Paula USD
Barbara Webster Elementary
Glen City Elementary
Grace Thille Elementary
Isbell Middle School
Simi Valley USD
Atherwood Elementary
Wood Ranch Elementary
Somis USD
Somis Elementary
Ventura USD
Anacapa Middle School
Citrus Glen Elementary
Junipero Serra Elementary
Lemon Grove School
Montalvo Elementary
Pacific High School
Pierpont Elementary
Portola Elementary
Ventura High School
2023/2024 COMMUNITY IMPACT: VC & SBC
10,000+ PARTICIPANTS
SATURDAY
NOVEMBER 2, 2024
SATURDAY
AUGUST 24, 2024
“All three places we visited were spectacular. Learned a lot about mulching, strawberry picking innovation, and the tasty celery, thank you for the little plants. Wish you had a Farm Day for every season! Thank you, thank you, thank you!”
- Ventura County County Farm Day Attendee
“I absolutely loved hearing the stories of farmers. My kids enjoyed learning how their food is grown, and it made them so much more appreciative of our meal we had that night. Thank you so so much for hosting such a great event!”
- Santa Barbara County Farm Day Attendee
“Having the opportunity to meet with the growers personally, to hear their opinions and concerns about bringing our food to market. It was so eye-opening and such a special thing to experience.”
- Ventura County Farm Day Attendee
SEEAG IN THE NEWS
OUR FAVORITE STORIES
Stories and listings about SEEAG and Farm Day were published over 150 times in 2024 in dozens of publications across print and digital media. Check out a few of our favorite stories.
CBS Los Angeles - “Ventura nonprofit teaches kids the science behind farming”
NBC Los Angeles - “Visit 15+ farms during the activity-packed Ventura County Farm Day”
EdHat - “SEEAG Introduces Visionaries Circle LEAGUE²”
Santa Maria Times- - “Santa Barbara County Farm Day offers chance to meet the hands that feed you on Aug. 24”
VC Star - “Eco-tip: Farm Day tours to feature compost and mulch”
TOP 5 OF 2024
Our Founder, Mary Maranville, was honored as one of five women in Ventura County to receive the prestigious Women of the Year Award from Senator Monique Limón. This recognition highlights Mary’s, and SEEAG's, 16 years of unwavering commitment to fostering agricultural literacy among students and community members throughout the county.
Mary Maranville,
Women of the Year
In April, SEEAG hosted its first STEM Career Pathways in Agriculture Career Fair at McGrath Family Farm in Camarillo. Over 560 Rio School District 6th graders explored agricultural STEM careers with the support of McGrath Family Farm, Rodale Institute, and six other incredible partners. This event provided early exposure to STEM education while highlighting agriculture's role in shaping future careers. This day was made possible with generous support from The Port of Hueneme, The Gene Haas Foundation, CSUCI, and Rincon-Vitova Insectaries.
STEM in Ag. Career Fair
This year’s Santa Barbara County Farm Day welcomed over 5,000 attendees at 15 locations, where participants learned about the origins of their food and met the hands that feed them. Thank you to our amazing 2024 participating locations, including:
Babe Farms
Ballard Walnut Grove
Bonipak Produce
Central West Produce
Dare 2 Dream Farms
Engel & Grey
Growing Grounds
Growing Minds
Las Cumbres Ranch
Mark Richardson CTE Center
Plantel Nurseries
Rancho Laguna Farms
Riverbench Winery
Santa Barbara Blueberries
Sunrise Organics
Santa Barbara County Farm Day
This year’s Ventura County Farm Day welcomed over 4,000 attendees at 16 locations, offering an opportunity to learn about the origins of their food and meet the people behind it. Thank you to our amazing 2024 participating locations, including:
Ventura County Agricultural Museum
Agromin
Alpacas at Windy Hill
Duda Farm Fresh Foods
Good Farms
Growing Works
McGrath Family Farm
Ojai Olive Oil
Oxnard Historic Farm Park
Petty Ranch/SEEAG Hub
Prancer’s Farm
Rancho Camulos National Historic Landmark
Rio School Farm
Sa’aliyas Ranch
UC Hansen Agricultural Research Center
Ventura County Agricultural Weights & Measures
Ventura County Farm Day
Farm-to-Food Lab Additions
The Ventura County Farm-to-Food Lab at Petty Ranch saw exciting updates this year with several site enhancements, including new educational signage showcasing the ranch’s history and SEEAG’s lessons. The lab also introduced a 32-square-foot vermicompost system hosting over 10,000 worms. This system processes food scraps from student snacks and lunches, serving as a powerful hands-on learning tool to teach composting and sustainability. In addition to these site upgrades, the program rolled out new lessons and extended educational time, providing students with an even richer and more impactful learning experience!
MONEY WELL SPENT
We have conservatively managed our expenses while exponentially growing our programs, so that each dollar goes the farthest it can towards making an impact in the lives of children and adults throughout the Central Coast. These financials reflect the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
2023-2024 REVENUE VS. EXPENSES
REVENUE BREAKDOWN
EXPENSES BREAKDOWN
THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 COMMUNITY OF DONORS
ABC ORGANICS
Adriana Higuera
Agromin
AgWest Farm Credit
Al Lowe Construction, Inc.
Al & Petra Lowe
Alex SB
Alexia Munoz
Alice Weiner
Alison Harris
Alison Waters
Allan Hancock College
Alvaro Arriaga Barriga
Amber Whitson
Andrea Sipos
Andremily Wines
Andrew Delara
Angela Fulmer
Anita Lemos
Babe Farms Specialties, Inc.
Barbara Rudin
Beardsley and Son, Inc.
Bejo Seeds, Inc.
Betsy Chess
Bob Nelson
Bonipak Produce Inc
Brent Steiner
Brokaw Nursery
Buell Brown
Cal-Coast Machinery, Inc.
California Fresh Market
California Giant, Inc.
Camarillo Rotary
Caren Rich
Carol Johansen
Carol Johnson
Carol Mineau
Casey Trela
CDFA
Cecilia Beltran
Central West Produce
Char Ham
Ccharles wilmoth
Charlotte Crocker
Cheryl Fisher
Chris Waldron
Christine & Craig Reade
Church Brothers LLC
Coastal Vineyard Care Associates
Crystal Richardson
CSU Channel Islands
Cyrena Nouzille
Daniel Gonzalez
Danielle Kistler
Darren Borgstedte
David Miller
Dee Kehoe
Deidre Book
Deirdre Duvall
Denise Noell
Diane Adam
iane Federle
DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance
Dina Defterios
DJ Stornetta
Dolores Dyer Castellano
Dottie Lyons
Doug Kirk
Driscoll's
Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Inc.
Ed and Julie Williams
Edwin Woods Jr.
Ehsan Iraniparast
Elisabeth Lassanyi
Elizabeth Ponce
Elizabeth Yata
Ellen Brokaw
Emilie Dressaire
Emily Wells
Engel & Gray, Inc.
Eric Jones
Erin Fleckenstein
Frances Lee
Frank McHugh O'Donovan Foundation
Gail Brockett
Gary Ball
Gene Haas Foundation
Gene Madeo
Gills Onions / Rio Farms
Gina Dorrington
Gina Gooding
Grace B Malloy
Grower-Shipper Assc. of SB and SLO Counties
Gwen Huenergardt
Hattie Beresford
Heather Deutsch
Heather Jones
Heather Williams
Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation
Hillary Krumbholz
Ian Christian Jacobsen
Ingrid and Christoper Loh
Innovative Produce Inc.
ira razon
Ivette Martinez
Jack Tregidga
Jacqueline Cleugh
Jada Broughton
James Ludwig
James Small
Janett O’Laughlin
Janett Nolan
Jason Park Living Hope Fund
Jazmin Navarre
Jeanette Lombardo
Jeff Fassett
Jennifer Brickey
Jennifer Drury
Jennifer Hollowell
Jessica Grover
Jill George
Joan Smith
Jocelyn Trinidad
Jody Haskins
John Marchese
John Phaneuf
John Schumacher
Jonathan Grunzweig
Jonathan Light
Jose Coronado
Judith Lundberg
Julie Cooke
Julien Scholnick
Justin Galvan
Kaelan Galaska
KaiaJoye Wesolowski
Kaiser Permanente
Kara Grabendike
Karen Lyons
Karen Telleen-Lawton
Karin Gonzalez
Kate Hernandez
Kathleen Middlebrooks
Kathryn Estomo
Kathy Odell
Kelly Sosa
Kendra Petersen
Kimball McPheron Ranch
Kimi Soto
Kiwanis Club of Ventura
Kris Yi
L Rob
LaCene Wilkins
Las Cumbres Ranch
Laura Barbro
Laura McAvoy
Lauren Carr
Lauren Indendi
Lauren Johanson
Lawrence Fiery
Leise Thomason
Lena Childers
Leslie Ervin
leslie mcquaide
Leticia Trujillo
Lillian Wiley
Linda Cordero
LM Eklund Consulting
Lori or Rob Bean
Lorine Edens
Lynda Snodgrass
Madeleine Gendreau
Maiya Borchard
Maria Torres
Mark and Stephanie Fugate
Mark Bath
Marla Van Stein
Mary French
Mary K McCool
Matthew Turlo
Maureen Cottingham
Maverick Farming Company
McGrath Family Farm
Mel Duke
Mel McGuirk
Mike Alarid
Milly Beebee
Min Zhu
Mission Produce
Misti Rose
Monica Knapton
Montecito Bank and Trust
Montse Granados
Nanette Stowell
Narda Fargotstein
Nayla Reynolds
Nick Patrino
Nicolette Flannery
North Fork Ranch
Oliver Melgrove
Paige Caras
Pam Tonucci
Pamela Tonucci
Perpetual Power
Phillip Bohl
Plantel Nurseries, Inc.
Port of Hueneme
PrimusLabs
Priscilla McGee
R. Sam Taylor
Rebecca Ayala
Rebecca Sherman
Rebekah Vieira
Reiter Affiliated Companies
Renee Warden
Rex Bartle
Rhonda Callahan
Richard Baldwin
Rickey Lee
Rincon-Vitova Insectaries, Inc
Rincon-Vitova Insectaries, Inc.
Rivendell Trust
Roan mills bakery
Robert Paulus
Robin Rocco
Rosa Zapata
Rose Li
Sakata Seed America, Inc
Sandra castillo
Sanjana Mishra
SBC Board of Supervisors
Santa Barbara Foundation
Santa maria Berry Farms
Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians
Santa Ynez Valley Foundation
Sarah Lopez
Sarita Johnson
SB Blueberries / Creekside Agroecology
Scott Family Foundation
Sebastian Fanucchi
Shannon Praetorius
Sharie Strasburger
Sheila Tate
Simi Valley Historical Society
Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation
Stacey Anderson
Stephanie Zierhut
Steven Donnelly
Steven richwine
Sue Kilpatrick
Susan Jang
Suzanne Swink
Syed Mujtaba
T-Mobile Foundation
Tara Johnson
Terri Harris
Terry Hammer
The Albertsons Companies Foundation
The Blackbaud Giving Fund
The Finch Family Foundation
The Klehn Family Foundation
The Oxnard Historic Farm Park
Theresa Cote
Tina Condelli
Tyler Waiton
United Way
UC HAREC
Vanessa Murillo
Vegie Hansen
Ventura County Agricultural Commissioner
Ventura County Credit Union
Ventura County Executive Offices
Ventura County Food Safety Association
VUSD Sa’aliyas Ranch at Pacific High School
Veronica Rauschenberger
Warren Powers
Wendy Manard
Western Onion Sales, Inc.
White Seed Company
William Clemens
Williams - Corbett Foundation
Wish Farms Family Foundation
Wood-Claeyssens Foundation
Yalda Khodadad
Zachary Ernest