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Solano County board proclaims March 2026 Social Work Month and recognizes Ag Day
Summary
The Solano County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted resolutions recognizing March 2026 as Social Work Month and March 24 as Ag Day. County social workers described workplace hazards and mission‑driven service; Farm Bureau leaders thanked the board and noted agriculture’s economic role in the county.
At its March 10 meeting the Solano County Board of Supervisors adopted two ceremonial resolutions by unanimous voice vote: one recognizing March 2026 as Social Work Month and another designating March 24, 2026 as Ag Day (part of National Ag Week).
A supervisor introduced the Social Work Month proclamation and Neely Carpenter, deputy director for Child Welfare Services, introduced three social workers who spoke about their work. Amy Seaborne (Child Welfare Services) highlighted field hazards social workers face, citing verbal and psychological aggression and noting that staff often respond to investigations at night and in unsafe conditions. "We do this often going into homes at unsafe neighborhoods... we do it anyway because we value the lives of children," Seaborne said.
Jessica Bennett Roberts (housing support program) described working with people experiencing homelessness and said welfare, housing and reentry systems are often structured to manage crises rather than solve root causes. Paulo Dangston (IHSS, Older & Disabled Adult Services) described IHSS’ role in allowing people with disabilities to remain at home with compensated caregivers.
The board also read and adopted an Ag Day proclamation. Miranda Jackins, executive director of the Solano County Farm Bureau, thanked the board and Supervisor Williams for the recognition and emphasized local agriculture’s contributions. Ed King, Solano County Ag Commissioner, and Cliff Howard, president of the Solano County Farm Bureau, also spoke about the county's agricultural diversity and economic importance. A presenter cited that agriculture encompasses approximately 67% of Solano County’s land and contributes roughly $460,000,000 annually to the local economy (figures quoted during the presentation).
Both resolutions were adopted by vote of 4–0. The board paused for a photograph with honorees and the meeting moved to public comment and subsequent agenda items.
