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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2022/2023 HEALTHY FOOD RESOURCES
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Community&TeachingGardens& Gardening Support
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs) & Organic Produce Deliveries
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT FarmTrails
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Farmers & Growers Markets
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Healthy Foods Organizations, Nutrition Info & Support
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Natural Food Stores
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Restaurants, Delis, &
Healthy Food to Go
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT U-Pick Farms
COMMUNITY & TEACHING GARDENS & GARDENING SUPPORT
NATIONAL & MULTIPLE COUNTIES
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.
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. Hours currently by appoint- ment only. 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. 313 Walnut Street, Ste 140. (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.
Spring Seed Swap Event; Chico. Seed Lending Library year-round. Free annual event. Includes activities for all ages, a pot- luck style seeds 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. facebook.com/ChicoSLL/. 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 Muse- um, 10381 Midway. UC program: (530)538- 7201. Patrick Ranch: (530)342-4359.
SHASTA COUNTY
Redding’s Leaf A Plant. A communi- ty place to stop by and drop off your extra garden starts, cuttings, pots, soil, seeds, or bulbs...and take home some- thing new to grow! facebook.com/ groups/4295963793787285.
Anderson. Coming soon
Redding. Corner of Continental & Flor- ence Street.
Shasta Lake City. 1817 Shasta St. Shingletown. 27827 State Hwy 44.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Mt. Shasta Community Garden. 1/3-acre garden with 31 plots. facebook.com/Mt- ShastaCommunityGarden/. Shastice Park. (530)926-5655.
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 for more info about obtaining produce or visiting farm sites. Monthly guided public tours. csuchico.edu/ag/university-farm/in-
dex.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 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. FieldToForkTehama;RedBluff. Delivers
to Tehama and Shasta Counties. Farmers market to your door. Choose from 2 different options & add-ons each month. Boxes are de- livered from Corning to Red Bluff every Thurs. No sign-up or cancellation fees. Order online. fieldtoforktehama.com.(530) 744-4183.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Rockside Ranch; Etna. 100-acre organic ranch that raises healthy animals outside. Scheduled deliveries to Chico, Redding, Mt. Shasta & Yre- ka. Deliveries to Rogue Valley by appt. Order lamb, pork, chicken, eggs, honey and more online or at the farm. 2421 N. State Highway 3. rocksideranch.org. (530)467-4044.
Siskiyou Food Pantry; Weed. Farmer’s market style display for produce only with a suggested $1 donation. Bring your own bag. Providing emergency food boxes to those who qualify. Wed 11am-3pm for drive-thru distribution. Weed Elementary School Annex, 780 S. Davis Avenue. siskiy- oufoodassistance.org. (530)408-6115.
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