Community Food Network provides services addressing food, nutrition, and sustainable agriculture through various projects.
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 is 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 will be conducting a Community Food Assessment of Lassen and Plumas Counties . Through extensive outreach, we’ll help our communities identify what food issues currently contribute to food insecurity, and plan for creative, community-based solutions.
Community Food Council
Click here to learn more about our community food assessment. (requires Power Point or Power Point viewer)
MFSP Survey Assessment (Power Point presentation)
Community Food Council Meeting Minutes and Documents
Northeast California 2008 Farm Guide
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
Community Food Council minutes 3-12-08
Community Food Council minutes 2-13-08
Community Food Council minutes 1-16-08
Community Food Council minutes 10-17-07
Household and Community Food Security Discussion
Community Food Council minutes 11-14-07
Resources and Strategies 12-07
Teleconference on Peak Oil and our Food Supply
Northeastern Sierra Food Bank Network
The Northeastern Sierra Regional Food Bank Network is a collaboration of agencies and organizations whose mission is to facilitate the creation of a stable and extensive food network in the eastern Sierras. This Network will be utilized in times of emergency and natural disaster, to enhance family and community food security, and to maximize utilization of food resources available to our region. The Mountain Food Security Project was initiated by the Food Bank Network.
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 two garden sites:
The Alder Street Garden is located adjacent to Quincy Intermediate School , and is used by students at the school and community groups. Produce from this garden is harvested for school kids and low-income community members to enjoy.
The Pioneer Garden is located on the grounds of Pioneer Elementary School in East Quincy , and is tended by students and volunteers. This garden grows beautiful pumpkins!
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
