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HEALTHY FOOD RESOURCES NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE SPRING/SUMMER 2021
Remember to check the business website or phone for current COVID-19 restrictions and opening hours/days.
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Community&TeachingGardens& Gardening Support
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs or Farmshares) & Organic Produce Deliveries
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Farmers & Growers Markets
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT FarmTrails
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Healthy Food Organizations, Nutrition Info & Support
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Natural Food Stores
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT U-PickFarms
COMMUNITY & TEACHING GARDENS & GARDENING SUPPORT
NATIONAL & MULTIPLE COUNTIES
African American Family & Cultural Center Community Garden; Oroville. A growing outdoor space designed to pro- vide local residents fresh vegetables and increase knowledge about pesticide-free growing in order to promote healthy eating. Garden located on the corner of Wyandotte & Columbia Ave. aafcc-oroville. org. (530) 532-1205.
California School Garden Network. Part of the Western Growers Foundation whose mission is to plant and sustain a fruit & vegetable garden in every willing Califor- nia school, giving children the opportunity to learn where their food comes from and the importance of good nutrition. Learn about grant funding for school gar-
dens. csgn.org/california
California State Fair Farm School Tour Program; Sacramento. Activities will be virtual until further notice. Check the webpage for updates. In spring and fall, students in grades K-6 enjoy a 1.5-2-hour tour of the California State Fair Farm’s crops and interactive stations including a func- tioning greenhouse. Highlights California agricultural history, seeds, crop growing and innovations in farming, soil and worm composting. Produce tasting too. calex- postatefair.com/animals-and-agriculture/ farm-tours (916) 263-3277.
Fruit Tree Planting Foundation (FTPF); Nationwide. This award-winning nonprofit group offers programs at the forefront
of the global sustainability movement, serving community groups, schools, parks, neighborhoods and more. FTPF has helped plant fruit trees in upper California through their innovative programs. ftpf.org. (831) 621-8096.
BUTTE COUNTY
From The Ground Up Farms, Inc.; Chico. Nonprofit dedicated to establishing organic community gardens. Residents work with experienced farmers & educa- tors. Hands-on field trip experiences for schools, youth groups and others. Offers
children’s garden dedicated to Butte Coun- ty homeschoolers, gardening instruction & assistance, garden installation & mainte- nance, nutrition education workshops and much more. fromthegroundupfarms.org. (530) 513-7638.
Oak Way Community Garden; Chico. Hosted by the Butte Environmental Coun- cil. Universally accessible for those with limited mobility. Two plot sizes. Annual fee. becnet.org. 8th Ave. & Highway 32. (530) 891-6424.
Slow Food North Valley. A local nonprof- it chapter of The Slow Food USA organi- zation, supporting the development of edible education in schools by teaching in a school garden. Partners with local busi- nesses and communities to bring support in developing North Valley school gardens. Call to join the volunteer group. slowfood- northvalley.org. (530) 342-1995.
Spring Seed Swap Event; Chico. Seed Lending Library year-round. Free annual event. Includes activities for all ages, a potluck style seed swap, educational
displays and resource info. Seeds, plants, healthy foods & drinks for sale. Bring seeds, bulbs, plants and cuttings to swap, along with envelopes and a pen; you don’t need seeds to attend. chicoseedlendinglibrary. org. Chico Branch Library. (530) 891-2762. The Worm Farm; Durham. Family farm featuring 4,200 linear ft. of windrows of redworms. Learn about vermicomposting at this popular field trip destination. Build a worm bin on site to take home. Hands- on group tours by appt. Wear gardening clothes when visiting! Provides gardeners with a means of producing healthy plants while positively affecting the environ- ment. thewormfarm.net. 9033 Esquon Rd. (530) 894-1276.
UC Master Gardener Program Demon- stration Gardens; Durham. Offers edu- cational demonstration gardens, classes & workshops. Emphasis is on sustainable gardening practices and backyard food production. Also visit the ranch’s historical almond orchard. patrickranchmuseum. org & ucanr.edu/sites/bcmg Patrick Ranch
Museum, 10381 Midway. UC program: (530) 538-7201. Patrick Ranch: (530) 342-4359.
SHASTA COUNTY
Anderson-Cottonwood ACCA Communi- ty Garden. Community garden plots; free membership. Room for 10-12 individual garden plots. 25% of food grown goes
to the ACCA Food Bank. St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 3001 Rupert Rd. (530) 275-4677.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Mt. Shasta Community Garden. 1/3 acre garden with 31 plots. Located at Shastice Park. (530) 926-2494.
SOUTHERN OREGON
Jackson County Master Gardeners Demonstration Gardens; Central Point. Fruit orchards, decorative gardens, children’s garden, raised beds, a green- house, composting, workshops and more. Self-guided tours available. jacksoncoun- tymga.org. Southern Oregon Research
& Extension Center, 569 Hanley Rd.
(541) 776-7371.
OSU Lavender Garden; Central Point. The Oregon State University Lavender Garden is the Pacific Northwest’s first Lavender Collection and Demonstration Garden, with more than 80 varieties of lavender. Visit this special venue and find your favor- ites! Open daily year-round for self-guided tours. 569 Hanley Rd. (541) 776-7371.
COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE (CSAS), FARMSHARES & ORGANIC PRODUCE DELIVERIES
BUTTE COUNTY
Chico State University Farm. Serving
as both hands-on experience for univer- sity students studying agriculture and a resource for the community, University Farm offers an organic vegetable proj-
ect, orchards, organic vegetables, u-pick peaches and fresh meat. Call the office
for more info about obtaining produce or visiting farm sites. Monthly guided public tours available. csuchico.edu/ag/universi- ty-farm/index.shtml. (530) 898-5844.
GRUB (Growing Resourcefully Uniting Bellies) CSA Farm; Chico. Weekly fresh, sustainable, local produce box pick-ups from a farm 3.5 miles from downtown Chico. Mid-Apr. through mid-Dec.; winter shares available too. grubchico.wix.com/grubcsafa- rm 3197 W. Sacramento Ave. (530) 680-4543.
SHASTA COUNTY
Churn Creek Meadow Organic Farm; Red- ding. Small family farm, certified organic produce. Delivers produce & fruits with 6
221 Locust Street, Redding
530-244-9600
7 AM TO 9 PM 7 DAYS A WEEK
www.orchardnutrition.com
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