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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2023 HEALTHY FOOD RESOURCES
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Hunter Orchards; Grenada. Northernmost California’s original U-Pick pumpkin patch. Acres and acres of pumpkins to choose from, all sizes and shapes, way too many varieties of winter squash, hay maze for the kids, apples, pears, fresh cider, jam, and fall holiday decorations. With tantalizing lineup of food trucks, BBQ, live music, and a thrilling pumpkin carving contest, every weekend promises excitement. Check their website in October for more info on these special events. Open daily in October, 10 am-6 pm. hunterorchards.com. 1441 Old Westside Rd., Grenada. (530) 436-2532. Maagic Mountain Farm; Mt. Shasta. Come to the farm for a tour of the land, creatures and all its abundance. You’ll see goats, ducks, chickens, bees, gardens and hu- mans working together to feed each other. Learn where your food comes from and how to create your own at home. Hands- on family fun for all ages. Tours scheduled seven days a week for individuals, families and school groups or learning pods. Call ahead to schedule a tour. Every day is a new adventure on this Mt Shasta Farm. Call Leslie at (530)925-6752 to arrange your tour. Mention North State Parent magazine for a discount on scheduled tours. maagic- mtnfarm.com. (530) 925-6752.
TEHAMA COUNTY
10th Annual Pumpkinhead Family Bike Ride; Red Bluff. Annual fundraiser to support outdoor education and recreation programs at Whittenberg Country School, this is an all-age event. It includes five there-and- back-again routes: the 5K Seedling, 15K Jack-Be-Little, 25K Jack O’Lantern, 35K Jack Pumpkinhead and 45K Giant Pumpkin. For the not-yet-ready-for-the-road set there is
a 1/4-mile Pumpkinseed loop that includes riders on trikes and training wheels. All riders get a PFBR sports bottle, a goodie bag and candy along the way. Tickets available at
the event. Discounted pre-sale ride tickets can be purchased at eventbrite.com/e/ pumpkinhead-family-bike-ride-x-tick- ets-413425967197). Tickets for the Pump- kinseed loop route are only available at the event. October 8. Gates open at 9am and the ride starts at 10am. facebook.com/pump- kinheadfamilybikeride. 12245 Willard Rd. (530)529-0866.
Dairyville Orchard Festival; Los Molinos. 25th Annual Dairyville Orchard Festival at Lassen View Elementary School. Celebrate the harvest season with fresh locally grown walnuts, almonds, prunes, olives and much more. Unique arts and crafts, live entertain- ment, children’s activities, a big display of antique tractors and orchard equipment, and lots of delicious food. October 21,10am-4pm. Free admission and free parking. All proceeds help fund local scholarships.
Julia’s Fruit Stand; Los Molinos. Nestled amid beautiful orchards, the stand has
been a venue for fresh, delicious farm produce grown by the Brandt family and their neighbors for 23 years. In the autumn, get tree-ripened apples of several varieties, including Somerset, Granny Smith and Fuji, and find other seasonal fruits and vegetables for sale. Julia’s Fruit Stand Pumpkin Patch offers 20 varieties of colorful pumpkins that come in all shapes and sizes. Open every day from 8am-6pm, rain or shine, until October
31st. www.juliasfruitstand.com. 11475 CA-99, Los Molinos. (530) 354-4775.
Manton Apple Festival; Manton. One of Northern California’s premier craft and art events, featuring live entertainment, apple pie baking and eating contests. Plenty of free parking is just a short walk away. Proceeds from booth rentals and the apple festival pie booth sales help support a variety of local Manton non-profit organizations and fund scholarships to support the educational goals of Manton area students. The festival is held on school grounds. Smoking, alcohol, and pets are prohibited. Oct 7, 9am-4pm at Man- ton Elementary School, 31345 Forward Rd. mantonapple.com. 31345 (530)474-5541.
HEALTHY FOODS ORGANIZATIONS, NUTRITIONS INFO & SUPPORT
MULTIPLE COUNTIES
CalFresh Program. Assists qualifying low-in- come families with purchasing healthy and nutritious foods. Many farmers markets now accept CalFresh SNAP/EBT for the purchase of produce. A number of organizations listed in the county sections below can assist with CalFresh information & applications, as do many family resource centers. cdss.ca.gov/ inforesources/calfresh. (877)847-3663. California Farm to School. Farm to School programs connect K-12th grade schools with local farmers to serve healthy meals
in school cafeterias, helping to promote student nutrition. Provides health & nutrition education and supports California farmers. farmtoschool.org.
The Edible Schoolyard Project. The Edible Schoolyard Project is a nonprofit organi- zation dedicated to the transformation of public education by using organic school gardens, kitchens, and cafeterias to teach both academic subjects and the values of nourishment, stewardship, and community. edibleschoolyard.org.
Environmental Working Group (EWG). A nonprofit, non-partisan organization ded- icated to protecting public health and the environment. Offers food safety and nutrition information that includes a Food Scores page (ewg.org/foodscores). Search over 80,000 foods by category or product. Annual Dirty Dozen & Clean Fifteen lists rank fruits & veg- gies by most and least amounts of pesticides found in products. Also find informational apps for mobile devices. Enviroblog.org. Slow Food Shasta Cascade. Shasta Cascade’s mission is to provide access for all to good, clean food, to educate the public about our local and regional food system, and to sup- port other local and regional organizations involved in this endeavor. Year-round events. slowfoodshastacascade.org.
Summer Food Service Program. De-
signed to fill the gap during summer for children who normally participate in free
& reduced-price breakfast & lunch school programs. To find meals and sites in your community, visit fns.usda.gov/sfsp/sum- mer-food-service-program or call the Nation- al Hunger Hotline. (866)3-HUNGRY or (877) 8-HAMBRE.
United States Department of Agriculture Food & Nutrition Services Programs.
Website features programs that help provide healthy foods & nutrition information to chil- dren and low-income families and individuals. Search programs at fns.usda.gov.
Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program. Helps eligible families with young children obtain healthy supplemental foods from au- thorized vendors, including farmers markets. Nutrition education, breastfeeding support and referrals to community services. For preg- nant women and mothers of children under age 5 who meet income guidelines. Search programs at cdph.ca.gov. (800)852-5770.
BUTTE COUNTY
Butte County Local Food Network; Chico. Works to build a local food system by sup- porting local growers, community gardens, farm tours and seed saving efforts. bclocal- food.org.
Moonstone Organics; Chico. Organic & Vegan skin and haircare lotions, soaps and shampoos for mother and child, thoughtfully crafted without harsh chemicals. Open Mon- Fri 10-5 Sat 10-2 chicomoonstoneorganics. com. 1600 Mangrove, Ste 140. (530)715-2229 The Center For Healthy Communities (CHC); Chico. The Center for Healthy Com- munities at Chico State (CHC) serves counties in the North State region. CHC is a leading organization that offers a variety of services focusing on food security, including the Cal- Fresh Outreach Program. This program assists qualifying low-income families, individuals,
& seniors with purchasing healthy and nutritious foods. CHC helps our community members through the application process while answering any questions they may have. CHC also offers other food and farmer support programs such as Market Match which helps CalFresh shoppers increase
their budget when buying at local farmers’ markets, community and school-based nutrition and gardening education, dietitian counseling, and other community resources. csuchico.edu/chc. (530)898-5323.
SHASTA COUNTY
Healthy Shasta; Redding. Partnering with the community to help families incorporate more physical activities and healthy eating into their lives. Committed to promoting long-lasting change so healthy choices become easy. Find great online resources at healthyshasta.org. 2660 Breslauer Way. (530)225-5351.
Vitality Bowls Superfood Café; Redding. Specializes in making delicious açaí bowls,
a thick blend of the açaí berry topped with organic granola and a selection of superfood ingredients. Additional antioxidant-rich menu items include smoothies, fresh juices, soups, salads and panini. All items on the menu are made fresh to order and in a kitchen designed to avoid cross contamination of common food allergens. No ingredient fillers such as ice, frozen yogurt or artificial preservatives are used, giving the purest taste possible to each item. vitalitybowls.com/locations/redding/. 1400 Hilltop Dr., Ste E4. (530)605-3215
SISKIYOU COUNTY
School CAFÉ; Mt. Shasta. A movement
for healthy school meals in Mt. Shasta to help students have fresh, highly nutritious, wholesome food. schoolcafeclub.org.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Tehama County Community Action Agency; Red Bluff. Tailgate food give- aways. tehamacountycaa.com. 310 S. Main St. (530)527-6159.
U-PICK FARMS
BUTTE COUNTY
Johnson U-Pick Farm; Gridley. U-pick cherries, boysenberries, strawberries, blueberries and blackberries. Summer vegetables and pump- kin patch. May-Oct., Sat & Wed, 8am-3pm. Call or visit the website to find out what’s ripe for picking. johnsonupickfarm.com. 113 Higgins Ave., off Hwy 99. (530)846-5871.
Sierra Cascade Blueberry Farm; Forest Ranch. Pick your own organic blueberries right on the farm in the foothills of Forest Ranch. sierracascadeblueberries.com. 12753 Doe Mill Road. (530)894-8728.
GLENN COUNTY
Boysen Berry Farm; Orland. U-pick organ- ic boysenberries. Purchase organic jams, sauces, and syrups on site. rudysoriginal. com. 6282 Co Rd 23. (530) 936-5050.
SHASTA COUNTY
Hawes Fruit and Vegetable Stand; Anderson. Peaches are the favorite but this long-running fruit and vegetable stand by the river also boasts melons, tomatoes, on- ions, squash and much more. Mon-St 9am- 5pm. 6150 Deschutes Rd. (530)365-8239. Serendipity U-Pick Ranch; Anderson. Cherries, blueberries, boysenberries, plums, peaches, figs, apples, nectarines and flowers. Meet farm animals. 6315 Parkridge Dr. (530) 949-5985.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Hunter Orchards; Grenada. In fall, many varieties of organic apples, from sweet Gala and Fujis to tart crisp Spartans, Winesaps and Empires. Other fruit and vegetable crops include, lavender, raspberries, finger- ling potatoes, tomatoes, and salad mix-
es. hunterorchards.com 14431 Old Westside. info@hunterorchards.com. (530)436-2532
TEHAMA COUNTY
Hillside Poms; Capay. U-pick pomegran- ates, plus pomegranate products like jellies and grenadine. 1271 Capay Rd. (530) 228-3050.
Julia’s Fruit Stand; Los Molinos. Fami- ly-owned fruit stand that grows almost all the produce they sell. Their goal is to sell produce that was picked that very morn- ing, guaranteeing you the freshest, and ripest produce you can get. They specialize in Heirloom tomatoes but are also very proud of their peaches, nectarines, and apricots. facebook.com/juliasfruitstand14. 11475 CA-99. (530)354-4775.
Whiteley Ranch; Corning. Offers u-pick Satsuma mandarins. Produces many tons annually on 8 acres. Nov-Jan. Call for hours, availability and location/directions. 25321 Pennsylvania Ave. (530)824-1222.
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