Community Food Network provides services addressing food, nutrition, and sustainable agriculture through various projects.
Farmers’ Market Food Stamp Project
Mountain Food Security Project
Have you ever wondered what would happen if our communities were cut off from our food supply because of a natural disaster? Do you know a family that has trouble affording enough nutritious food? Have you heard about how difficult it is to make a living these days as a small-scale farmer?
The Mountain Food Security Project was an exciting collaborative effort to address food security issues faced by our communities. Over the course of a year – from October 2007 through September 2008 – we conducted a Community Food Assessment of Lassen and Plumas Counties . The MSFP helped communities identify what food issues currently contribute to food insecurity, and plan for creative, community-based solutions. More information is available in the Mountain Food Security Project Assessment Report below.
MFSP Resources
NE California 2008 Local Food & Ag Guide
Mountain Food Security Project Assessment Report
Community Food Council Meeting Minutes
Community Food Council minutes 9-3-08 MFSP Wrap Up Meeting
Community Food Council minutes 7-16-08 Developing Recommendations
Community Food Council minutes 6-18-08 Reviewing Assessment Data
Community Food Council minutes 5-12-08 Child Nutrition
Community Food Council minutes 3-12-08 Sustainable Local Economies
Community Food Council minutes 2-13-08 Supporting Local Agriculture
Community Food Council minutes 1-16-08 Food Assistance Programs
Teleconference on Peak Oil and our Food Supply (.wmv audio file)
Community Food Council minutes 11-14-07 Identifying Our Resources
Community Food Council minutes 10-17-07 Creating a Shared Agenda
Community Food Council Discussion 10-07 Household and Community Food Security
Growing Gardeners
Growing Gardeners is a group of garden lovers who teach school kids and community members about sustainable food production through hands-on education. Through the creation of thriving educational gardens, volunteers, students and community members develop a lasting appreciation for the food and ecological processes that sustain us. While engaging in hands-on garden education, participants come to understand the connection between healthy soil, thriving plants, and vibrant people. Community volunteers work with school children during the school year, and in the summer months we host work days and workshops for the community.
Growing Gardeners coordinates the Alder Street Garden adjacent to Quincy Intermediate School. This garden is used by students at the school as well as community groups. Produce from the Alder Street Garden is harvested for school kids and low-income community members to enjoy.
Helpful Links:
Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply
Grow Organic, for Life! Peaceful Valley has been the leader in Organic Gardening & Farming Supplies for over 30 years, and offers over 4,000 items to choose from, Organic Gardening Experts on staff, as well as Growing Information and Resources. They strive to bring the best, most innovative products, paired with cutting edge knowledge to help customers grow sustainably and organically.
For more information or to get involved call 530-283-3611 or 1-800-284-3340
E-mail food@plumasruralservices(DOT)org
