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Community Food Network provides services addressing food, nutrition, and sustainable agriculture through various projects.

Farmers’ Market Food Stamp Project

The Community Food Network’s newest endeavor is the Farmers’ Market Food Stamp project. The aim of this project is to set up a system where Food Stamps can be spent at the Susanville and Quincy Certified Farmers’ Markets. The project is based on the needs identified by the Mountain Food Security Project, and will give low-income community members better access to fresh, locally-grown foods. It will also increase the earning power of small-scale local food producers. Participants will be able to spend food stamps on produce, fresh baked goods, and meat. Expect to see this system up and running at the 2009 Susanville and Quincy Farmers’ Markets! To find out more please contact the Community Food Network at 530-283-3611.


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