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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2020/2021 HEALTHY FOOD RESOURCES
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CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT CommunitySupportedAgriculture (CSAs) & 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 NaturalFoodStores
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 provide local residents fresh vegetables and increase knowledge about pesticide-free growing in order to promote healthy eating. Garden lo- cated on the corner of Wyandotte & Colum- bia 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 gardens. csgn.org/california.
California State Fair Farm School Tour Pro- gram; Sacramento. 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 functioning greenhouse. Highlights California agricultural history, seeds, crop growing and innovations in farming, soil and worm composting. Produce tasting too. calexpostatefair.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, neighbor- hoods and more. FTPF has helped plant fruit trees in upper California through their inno- vative 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 & educators. Hands- on field trip experiences for schools, youth groups and others. Offers children’s garden dedicated to Butte County homeschoolers, gardening instruction & assistance, garden installation & maintenance, nutrition educa- tion workshops and much more. from- thegroundupfarms.org. (530) 513-7638. Oak Way Community Garden; Chico. Hosted by the Butte Environmental Council. 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 nonprofit 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 pot- luck 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 red- worms. 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 environment. 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 Mu-
seum, 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 greenhouse, com- posting, workshops and more. Self-guided tours available. jacksoncountymga.org. Southern Oregon Research & Extension Cen- ter, 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-
C.S.A. Deliveries for Redding, Anderson, Cottowood, Palo Cedro and Shasta Lake
Find us at the Redding Farmer’s Market ccmof.com • 530.949.9508 B
ites! Open daily year-round for self-guided tours. 569 Hanley Rd. (541) 776-7371.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Sacramento River Discovery Center; Red Bluff. Features a 2-acre native plant garden and nursery that includes a drought-tolerant demo garden. Learn about recycling & repurposing techniques, including composting. SRDC holds annual spring & fall plant fest. Volunteer opportunities Tue-Sat in garden & greenhouse. sacramentoriverdiscoverycenter.com. 1000 Sale Ln. (530) 527-1196.
COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE (CSAS) & ORGANIC PRODUCE DELIVERIES
BUTTE COUNTY
Chico State University Farm. Serving as both hands-on experience for university stu- dents studying agriculture and a resource for the community, University Farm offers an organic vegetable project, orchards, organic vegetables, u-pick peaches and fresh meat. Call the office for more info about obtain- ing produce or visiting farm sites. Monthly guided public tours available. csuchico.edu/ ag/index.shtml. (530) 898-5844.
GRUB (Growing Resourcefully Uniting Bel- lies) CSA Farm; Chico. Weekly fresh, sustain- able, 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/grubcsafarm. 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 boxes to choose from in Redding & sur- rounding area. ccmof.com. (530) 949-9508. Little Sprouts Urban Farm Stand; Redding. Fresh, organic sprouts & micro- greens produced for chefs, restaurants and subscription clients. Available for pickup at the urban farm stand location or delivery. littlesproutsmicrofarm.com. (530) 941-2010. Field To Fork Tehama; Shasta County. Farmers market to your door. Choose from 2 different options & add-ons each month. Boxes are delivered from Cottonwood to Redding every Wednesday. No sign-up or cancellation fees. Order online. fieldtofork- tehama.com. (530) 840-0608.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Rockside Ranch; Etna. 100-acre organic ranch that raises healthy animals outside. Scheduled deliveries to Chico, Redding, Mt. Shasta & Yreka. Deliveries to Rogue Valley by appt. Order lamb, pork, chicken, eggs, honey and more online or at the farm. 2421 N. State Highway 3. rocksider- anch.org. (530) 467-4044.
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Open September 25th to November 1st.
Fridays: 3pm-Sunset Sat & Sun: 10am-Sunset
Baked goods and beverages.
Kids activities & games on the weekends.
www.pspumpkinpatch.com
On the corner of Jones Ave. and Bell Rd. in Chico
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100% Certified Organic Produce
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