The following is a list of organizations that can provide advising, workshops, and resources for small-scale farmers in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties that are looking for help with the business side of their operation. This list is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute any endorsement or recommendation by UC Cooperative Extension. If you would like to suggest updates or additions to this list, please email ctuoheymote@ucanr.edu.
Economic Development Collaborative Website: https://edcollaborative.com/ Business Assistance Line: | The Economic Development Collaborative provides business consulting, funding, and strategic initiatives that support the regional economies of Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Los Angeles counties. Services:
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Main Website: www.score.org San Luis Obispo County and Santa Maria Valley Santa Barbara County | SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors, is dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals. SCORE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Services:
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