Board of Directors' Mission Statement

The mission of the 19th District Agriculture Association is to develop and maintain quality equine and public event facilities and to provide opportunities for positive guest experiences, in both education and entertainment by delivering professional service while becoming a financially self supporting entity.


Ms. Van Wingerden of Carpinteria, is co-owner of Ocean Breeze International Nursery. Previously, Ms. Van Wingerden was a high school math and dance teacher with the Carpinteria Unified School District from 1972 to 1981. She is a member of the California Women for Agriculture and the Carpinteria Chamber of Commerce.