FRESH FOOD EDUCATION & ACCESS
A Shared Passion Creates More Local Food
for Nevada County

What happens when Curt Chittock, owner of Simply Country, meets Aleta and Ken Barrett from Starbright Acres Family Farm? Find out how this recent collaboration creates more local food and more opportunities for future farmers right here in Nevada County!
June Gardening Tips for a Better Harvest

With more people than ever inspired to grow their own food, we've opened up our Sierra Gardens Program garden blog, so now everyone can benefit from these pro-tips! Search the blog for seasonal tips that can help demystify garden challenges and keep you on track for keeping your garden in top shape! This month's post includes tips on dealing with aphids and getting the most out of your garden greens.
Zucchini is June's Harvest of the Month!
If you planted zucchini this year, you will likely be eating LOTS of it this summer! We went straight to local food expert Shana Maziarz from Three Forks Bakery & Brewing Co . to find out her secret to preparing "melt in your mouth" zucchini, whether fresh from your garden or the from the local farmers market. She also shares one of her favorite summer squash recipes!
Are you ready to join the Sierra Harvest Gold Country Gleaners this season? Spend time on our local farms, harvest produce and fruit that would otherwise go to waste, and help deliver it to those who need it most. It's a fun and rewarding way to get out and contribute to our community this season!
June
23
Tuesday
Food Love Farm Stand
Come out to the Food Love Farm Stand TODAY (and every Tuesday!) from 4:30pm - 6:30pm to pick up fresh, organic veggies from our farm. The farm is located at 16200 Lake Vera Purdon Road in Nevada City. Look for the harvest menu posted on the Sierra Harvest’s Facebook page each week!
July
7
Tuesday
Hone Your Farming Skills
Sierra Harvest's Ag Skills summer series provides hands-on, in- depth learning for beginning farmers. From building soil to saving seeds, each class focuses on tangible skills necessary for success. Peer-to-peer classes are taught on-farm, by farmers and include a farm tour. Learn more about these 13 classes offered July - September .
July
9
Thursday
Wild & Scenic Foodie Films Live!
The Wild & Scenic Film Festival’s past Official Selections of foodie films will be featured in this virtual live event on July 9th, featuring Sierra Harvest's film Seeding our Future . Make it dinner-and-movie night with BriarPatch Food Co-op! More details here.
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