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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
ou’re holding the 3rd Edition of Buy
Fresh Buy Local, North Valley’s Eater’s
Guide to Local Food! The Local
Food Guide is a tool used by Buy Fresh Buy
Local, North Valley to list the many growers
in Butte, Glenn and Tehama counties who
direct-market their locally grown agricultural
products, and the variety of different places
where you can find those products. We have
over 65 members with expanded listings in this
guide including farmers, ranchers, restaurants,
specialty stores, grocery stores, distributors,
food trucks, farmers’ markets, caterers and
more. We hope you will pick up this guide,
keep it in your car or bike basket, and choose
to support the many businesses, including the
local advertisers that have chosen to support
Buy Fresh Buy Local, North Valley. By choosing
locally grown foods you will play a part in
supporting family farms, strengthening the local
economy and promoting good, healthy food.
Feast your eyes on the list below to see all the
valuable information contained in this guide:
• A county by county list of growers
who direct market & where to
find their products.
• A seasonality chart outlining fruit, vegetable
and nut crops produced in the North Valley.
• The schedule and location information on all
of the farmers’ markets that operate weekly
or seasonally in Butte, Glenn
& Tehama counties.
• A list of U-Picks and Community Supported
Agriculture (CSA) programs.
• Farmer profiles & articles
showcasing local food stories,
ideas and projects in the North Valley.
• A list of North Valley
organizations committed
to building a vibrant, local food system.
Visit www.northvalleyfoodhub.com for
more information about Buy Fresh Buy
Local, North Valley.
Food Routes Network
The California Buy Fresh Buy
Local program is a project of
CAFF in collaboration with the
national organization Food Routes
Network. For more information,
please visit www.foodroutes.org.
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NORTH VALLEY FOOD HUB
The web-based North Valley Food Hub (NVFH)
(www.northvalleyfoodhub.com) is a managed online market that
works with pre-approved sellers (producers) weekly to post locally
grown product inventory online for wholesale buyers to purchase.
NVFH also offers instructional workshops for buyers & growers, &
uses its online sales platform & de-centralized distribution network
to reduce the cost of source-identified food sales between specialty
crop growers & commercial/institutional buyers; e.g., school districts,
restaurants & grocery stores. The NVFH is working to make it easier to buy and sell local food.
CSU, CHICO COLLEGE OF AG
Agricultural Business Institute
The Agricultural Business Institute (ABI) was founded by the College of Agriculture at California State
University, Chico in 1986 to help provide agricultural business expertise to
the community. The institute has supported various activities throughout
the region since its inception, including hosting international visitors for
agricultural tours, providing market analysis to assist local agriculture
businesses, and estimating the economic contribution of agriculture within
the region. These activities are conducted by the outstanding faculty, staff,
and students from the College of Agriculture. For more than 60 years,
the College of Agriculture has excelled at preparing tomorrow’s agriculture leaders for the challenges of
feeding the world and nurturing local communities. Through its Local Food Systems program, the ABI
is proud to partner with Buy Fresh Buy Local, North Valley to help promote local agricultural businesses.
CONTENTS
CREDITS &
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
3 MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR
EDITORS
4
COMMUNITY SUPPORTED
AGRICULTURE & U-PICKS
Noelle Ferdon, JD
Nicole Moore, MS
Gina Sims, MA
Jacob N. Brimlow, PhD
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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
CONTRIBUTORS
5
FARMERS’ MARKET LOCATIONS
6
SEASONAL AVAILABILITY CHART
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BUTTE COUNTY
22 GLENN COUNTY
27 TEHAMA COUNTY
Jacob N. Brimlow, PhD., Richard Buchner, Angie Carpenter,
Courtney Farrell, Noelle Ferdon, JD, Betsy Karle, Tod Kimmelshue,
Erin McCarthy, MS, RD, Sheila McQuaid, Nicole Moore, MS, Cass
Mutters, Marc Nemanic, Jody Samons, Gina Sims, MA.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Nicole Andreini, Studio 22
SPECIAL THANKS TO
The Local Food Systems program staff for their hard work helping
to complete this guide, the BFBLNV members, the organizations
listed on page 4 for their dedication to supporting local agriculture,
and finally, to all the farmers and ranchers in the North Valley
who work hard every day to produce the food we eat.
Production of this guide was made possible with support from the
National Institute of Food and Agriculture through a 2013 NonLand Grant College of Agriculture Grant 2013-7001-21251. We
are additionally grateful to the businesses that advertised in the
guide whose support made printing this guide possible.
For more information about the ABI, please visit www.csuchico.edu/ag/about/
agribusiness-institute/
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL LAND TRUST
The Northern California Regional Land Trust (NCRLT) was
founded in 1990 to assist Northern California landowners and
public agencies in the voluntary protection of land and other
natural resources. The organization is dedicated to promoting
the conservation and preservation of open spaces, agricultural
lands and natural resources with cooperation between the
community, private landowners, public agencies and other
nonprofit groups. NCRLT was proud to host and incubate Buy Fresh Buy Local, North Valley
from 2009-2015 in Butte, Glenn and Tehama counties. We believe that protecting local farmland
goes hand in hand with promoting locally grown food and the people who bring it to our tables.
For more information about NCRLT please visit
www.landconservation.org or call us at (530) 894-7738.
COMMUNITY ALLIANCE WITH FAMILY FARMERS
The Community Alliance for Family Farmers (CAFF) advocates
for California family farmers and sustainable agriculture.
CAFF is cultivating strong partnerships between family farmers
and their communities by building on shared values around
food and agriculture and working together in practical, on-theground programs. These relationships create local economic
vitality, improved human and environmental health, and long-term sustainability.
CAFF manages the California Buy Fresh Buy Local program by coordinating a network of local
chapters throughout the state. The BFBL chapters run consumer education campaigns and
provide support to growers in accessing local markets. Other CAFF programs include Farm to
School, Biological Agriculture, Policy, and Technical Assistance in Sales and Marketing.
MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR | NOELLE FERDON, JD
I recall producing the first Eater’s Guide to Local Food in 2011 and wondering whether we would get any members to participate,
and whether anyone would want to advertise in this new publication, not knowing what Buy Fresh Buy Local, North Valley was
all about. Well, it only took a week before we had more than 30 members eager to hang the Buy Fresh Buy Local shingle next to
their own to help distinguish their business as a supporter of our local agricultural economy. Now printing the third edition of the
Eater’s Guide, the majority of our original members and advertisers are still involved and we have a long list of newcomers too!
I am continually impressed by the diversity of farms and ranches throughout the North Valley, and by the unique and creative
strategies they employ to stay farming and get fresh food to our plates. In the last 2 years, historic levels of funding have been
allocated by the United States Department of Agriculture to support the development of local and regional food systems, and I
believe we are still just seeing the beginning of new opportunities for increased profitability for our region’s 5,000+ farms. As we put
out the 2015 Eater’s Guide for the North Valley, it is my vision that this publication is just one more tool for helping agricultural
producers in the North Valley stay resilient while at the same time giving North Valley eater’s a tool for finding great local food.
About Noelle:
Noelle has a background in law and policy and has worked on food and agriculture issues throughout California for over a decade.
Her projects include pioneering Buy Fresh Buy Local, North Valley, developing a Beginning Farmer Rancher Program, and co-founding
the North Valley Food Hub. She loves to grow food wherever she can and cannot find enough hours in the day to love her son, Rocko.
Noelle has a BS in Political Science from CSU, Chico and a JD from Golden Gate University’s School of Law with certificates in Public
Interest and Environmental Law.
For more information about CAFF’s programs please visit www.
caff.org.
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COMMUNITY SUPPORTED
AGRICULTURE
F A R M E R S
U-PICKS
Hansen’s Blueberry Farm, Tehama County
530-824-2331
GRUB CSA Farm
3197 W. Sacramento Ave., Chico 95926
530-680-4543 • grubchico.org
grubchico@yahoo.com
CSU Chico University Farm, Butte County
530-898-6343
Max’s Miracle Ranch, Butte County
530-354-7168
Sawmill Creek Farms
1590 Sylvan Way, Paradise 95969
530-877-5734 • marshall-n@sbcglobal.net
Johnson U-Pick Farm, Butte County
530-846-5871 • johnsonupickfarm.com
McLane Farms
10 Second Ave., Orland 95963
530-865-4640 • ericamclane46@gmail.com.
Pumpkinland Chocolate Company,
Tehama County
530-527-3026
Windmill Farm
535 Obermeyer Ave., Gridley 95948
530-846-3344 • windmillfarmofgridley.blogspot.com
windmillfarm@sbcglobal.net
Seale Navel Oranges, Tehama County
530-865-4602
Whiteley Ranch, Tehama County
530-824-1222
Comanche Creek Farms
240 Speedway Ave., Chico 95928
530-894-7775
Turkey Tail Farm
10846 Nelson Bar Rd., Yankee Hill 95965
530-781-4122 • turkeytailfarm.net/v2/
Green Beginnings Farm
596 East Evans Reimer Rd., Gridley 95948
530-208-3276
ORGANIZATIONS & RESOURCES
Butte County RCD
buttecountyrcd.org
Glenn County RCD
glenncountyrcd.org
Tehama County RCD
tehamacountyrcd.org
Butte County Farm Bureau
buttefarmbureau.com
Glenn County Farm Bureau
glenn.cfbf.com
Tehama County Farm Bureau
tehamacountyfarmbureau.com
Butte, Glenn & Tehama Counties Farm Service Agency
fsa.usda.gov
Farm City Celebration
farmcity.org
Sierra Oro Farm Trail
sierraoro.org
Tehama Trail
tehamatrail.com
Edible Shasta Butte Magazine
ediblecommunities.com/shastabutte/
California Women in Agriculture
northvalleycwa.org
Center for Healthy Communities
csuchico.edu/CHC
Cultivating Communities North Valley
cultivatingcommunitynv.org
Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers
cfbf.com/programs/yfr/profiles.cfm
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M A R K E T S
DAY COUNTYMARKET
TIME
SEASON
Tue Butte
7:30AM - 12PM
May 12-
6491 Clark Rd.
Paradise 530-893-3276 Oct 27
chicofarmersmarket.com
WIC, FMNP
EBT
Tue Butte
Gridley CFM
5PM - 8PM
May 19-
Aug 25
WIC, EBT
Tues Glenn
May 27-
N. Tehama St. Willows
Aug 26
530-934-4601 x5 chicofarmersmarket.com
WIC, FMNP
EBT/SNAP
Wed Butte
North Valley Plaza CFM 7:30AM - 12PM
May 13- Dec 30
530-893-3276 chicofarmersmarket.com
WIC, FMNP
EBT
Wed Butte
June 3-
2767 Olive Hwy
Oroville
Sept 30
530-532-8004 orovillehospital.com
WIC, EBT
Wed Butte
Oroville FM
4PM - 8PM
March 4-
Myers & Bird St.
Oroville
Nov 18
orovillechamberofcommerce.me
Wed Tehama Red Bluff FM
5PM - 8PM
June 17-
Sept 9
Paradise Alliance Church CFM
Willows Market
8AM -12PM Glenn Co. CFM
Oroville Hospital’s
10AM - 2PM
Community FM
ADDRESS
CITY
CONTACT
Daddow Park
Gridley 530-846-3687 Downtown Gridley
North Valley Plaza
Chico
Pillsbury Rd.
Washington St. Red Bluff 530-527-6220 x301 600 block
redbluffchamber.com
Wed Butte
Southside FM
2PM - 6PM
Year Round 435 W. 16th St.
Chico
530-624-8844 fridayfarmersmarketchico.com
WIC/EBT
WIC, EBT
WIC, EBT
Th
Butte
Paradise Community 4PM - 7PM
Park CFM
May 14- 5270 Clark Rd. Paradise 530-893-3276 Aug13
chicofarmerssmarket.com
WIC, FMNP
EBT
Th
Butte
Downtown Chico
6PM - 9PM
Thurs. Night Mrkt
April 2-
Sept 24
Broadway btwn Chico
2nd & 5th St.
WIC, FMNP
EBT
Th
Tehama Corning FM
5PM - 7PM
June 4-
Aug 27
West & Tehama St.
Corning corningchamber.org
Northside Park
Th Glenn
Orland Market
9AM -1PM Glenn Co. CFM
May 28-
Aug 27
Library Park
Orland
4th & Mill St.
Sat Butte
Downtown Chico
CFM
Sat Butte
Downtown Oroville
CFM
530-345-6500 downtownchico.com
530-934-4601 x.5
chicofarmersmarket.com
WIC, FMNP
EBT/SNAP
7:30AM - Year Round 2nd & Wall St.
Chico
1PM
530-893-3276 chicofarmersmarket.com
WIC, FMNP
EBT, FVC
7:30AM - 12PM
530-893-3276 chicofarmersmarket.com
WIC, FMNP
EBT
Sat Tehama Red Bluff FM 8AM - 12PM
May 16- Oct 24
Montogomery, btwn Oroville
Myers & Huntoon
June 6-
100 Main St. Red Bluff 530-527-6220 x301
Sept 26
redbluffchamber.com
WIC, EBT
Sat Tehama Frontier Village FM
8AM - 1PM
Year Round 645 Antelope Blvd.
Red Bluff 530-526-2843 EBT
frontiervillagefarmersmarket.org
KEY
WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition
Program for Women, Infants, and Children; a
program of the USDA for low-income pregnant
WIC- Women with Infants and Children
women, breast-feeding women, and infants
EBT- Electronic Benefits Transfer
FMNP- Farmers Market Nutrition Program and children under the age of five. WIC
FVC- Fruit and Vegetables Check
EBT cards provide a way for individuals to
spend their food and/or cash benefits. One of those benefits is CalFresh, the USDA’s
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
(SNAP), which provides access to healthy
foods for low-income populations. For more CalFresh information or to apply,
call 530-345-9749 and/or email
CalFreshHelp530@gmail.com. EBT cards can
be used at point of sale locations such as
the markets listed above.
SNC are Senior Nutrition Coupons are a
benefit of the USDA’s Senior Farmers Market
Nutrition Program (FMNP) and can be used
at point of sale locations such as the markets
listed above.
WIC and SNC are commonly accepted
directly by the farmer, although not all
farmers will accept this type of payment.
Please check with each individual market
manager for more information about what
benefits can be used at each farmers’
market.
BUY FRESH BUY LOCAL, NORTH VALLEY 5
NORTH VALLEY SEASONAL SPECIALTIES
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
Almonds
Apples
Apricots
Arugula
Asparagus
Basil
Beets
Blueberries
Bok Choy
Broccoli
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Chard
Cherries
Collards
Corn
Cucumber
Eggplant
Figs
Garlic
Grapefuit
Grapes
Kale
Leeks
Lemons
Lettuces
Melons
Nectarines
Olives
Onions
Oranges
Peaches
Pears
Peas
Peppers, bell
Persimmons
Plums
Pomegranates
Potatoes
Radish
Raspberries
Rice
Spinach
Strawberries
Squash, summer
Squash, winter
Tomatoes
Walnuts
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Northern California Regional Land Trust
WWW.LANDCONSERVATION.ORG
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FARMER PROFILE
BUTTE COUNTY
LONG CREEK WINERY
BY NICOLE MOORE, MS
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ou will find nothing short of an adventure
at Long Creek Winery and Ranch. Long
Creek is truly unique, for it is not
simply a winery but a working
ranch and farm as well. While at
Long Creek, guests are invited to
taste a variety of handmade wines,
wander the grounds, see the
vines, olive trees and mandarin
grove and relax while watching
the horses, sheep and miniature
cattle graze the pasture below.
At Long Creek, each batch of
wine is created entirely from
grapes that were grown either at
Long Creek winery or farmed by
Berton Bertagna. Long Creek’s
commitment to feature the
fruits of this region is a part of their work to
promote the area as a wine destination. Through
agricultural tourism, they want to help people
discover that there is no need to travel out of
the area to enjoy good wines because they are
being produced right here in Butte county.
Butte County is home to a number of wineries
and Long Creek in particular has a deep
history. It was named “Long Creek” to pay
special homage to the founder, Lou Cecchi
who opened the winery in 2001 with Yola
Cecchi. When considering retirement in 2013,
Lou and Yola had to find the right person to
take over their beloved business. Good friend
and fellow winemaker, Berton Bertagna, a 4th
generation farmer and his wife Carol were the
obvious choice. Together, Berton and Carol
Butte County is home to thriving
agricultural lands and is situated at
the top of the northern Sacramento
Valley. In 2013, Butte County had an
annual agricultural crop production
value of over $869 million.
also own Bertagna Son Kissed Vineyards,
a winery located just outside of Chico.
In 2013, Berton and Carol
teamed up with their dear friends
Toby and Jennifer Leonard to
build, what is today, Long Creek
Winery and Ranch. The owners
each bring a special knowledge
base and skill set to the business,
which is another detail that
creates this unique destination.
Over the past 25 years, Butte County
agriculture has seen some major
transitions from producing field crops
to more nut crops. There are twelve
major commodity varieties in Butte
County, including fruit and nut crops
and nursery plants that are shipped
to nearly 50 countries worldwide.
Butte County has also been
developing “niche markets” for
smaller producers. The county
has 10 certified farmers’ markets,
with over 110 certified producers,
with an annual vegetable value of
over $1,785,000. There are also
77 farms on 15,269 acres that
produce $13.4 million dollars of
registered organic commodities. In
recent years, sales of “value added”
agriculture have risen with the
production of olive oils, specialty
nuts, lavender products, all kinds of
jams, jellies and spreads and local
wines and beers, just to name a few.
At Long Creek you can enjoy
a variety of wines, each one
made by hand in limited batches
only available at their tasting
room. Their signature Long
Creek Wines, include Cabernet
Sauvignon, Syrah and Zinfandel along with
their changing lineup of Vaquero Brand wines.
With such a large variety of wines, Long Creek
is sure to have something to fit your palate.
You can visit Long Creek Winery and Ranch
Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5. Check out
their website www.longcreekwinery.com and
join the newsletter or follow them on Facebook
to find out about all of their special events!
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VEGETABLES
NURSERIES
FRUITS
MEAT
NUTS, OIL, HONEY, GRAINS
Be sure to visit our local farm
stands, farmers’ markets, specialty
food markets, beer, wine and olive
tasting rooms, farm trail events
and other local food venues that
make Butte County produce local
and fresh! There is never a shortage
of places with local agricultural
products to visit or new things for
the palate to enjoy in Butte County.
EGGS
DAIRY
WINE
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GROWERS & FARMSTANDS
Baja Vaca Ranch •
available at
Long Creek Winery & Ranch
Bertagna Son Kissed Vineyards
530-701-7100
info@bajavacaranch.com
www.bajavacaranch.com
Chaffin Family Orchards ••••
Kurt and Carol Albrecht
606 Coal Canyon Rd
Oroville, CA 95965
530-533-8239
Cole Farm ••
Linda and Gary Cole
7399 Hwy 99 E
Oroville, CA 95965
530-343-0916
Baja Vaca Beef is 100% NATURAL, which
means that we use NO growth hormones,
NO steroids, and NO animal by-products or
hormones in the feed. Beef is available as a
Comanche Creek
whole or half and is custom packaged to fit
240 Speedway Ave
your needs. Individual cuts are available at
Long Creek Winery and Bertagna Son Kissed Durham, CA 95938
Vineyards. We demand a top quality product 530-894-7775
for our families and yours, taste the difference
today. Baja Vaca Ranch is a proud supporter
of Buy Fresh Buy Local.
Farms •
Dragon’s Lea Farms •••
BB Farms •
Bob & Shirley Brown
3748 Runaway Rd.
Durham, CA 95965
530-345-4554
Eileen Burke-Trent
738 Justeson Rd
Gridley, CA 95948
530-846-4444
Dragon’s Lea Farms is a proud supporter
of Buy Fresh Buy Local.
BB Farms is a proud supporter of Buy Fresh
Buy Local.
Durham Valley Apples ••
Berkeley Olive Grove 1913•
Darro Grieco
8 Rocky Drive
Oroville, CA 95965
530-533-1814
darro@berkeleyolivegrove.com
www.berkeleyolivegrove.com
Bud and Christine Keaney
2243 Durham Dayton Hwy
Durham, CA 95938
530-343-8077
Floral Native Nursery •
Germain and Zeb Puterbaugh
Berkeley Olive Grove 1913 olive oil is certified 2511 Floral Ave
organic, certified kosher, certified extra virgin,
Chico, CA 95973
award winning, and very antioxidant rich.
530-892-2511
Following research begun in 1900, University
professors established the Butte County olive
grove in 1913. Today it’s dry farmed, using sustainable, organic, manual practices. Berkeley
Olive Grove 1913 is a proud supporter of Buy Gaea’s Garden ••
Wade and Bettie Ann Hough
Fresh Buy Local.
Bonds Family Garden •••
Gerald Bonds and family
1115 Glenwood Ave
Chico, CA 95926
530-343-1226
California Olive Ranch •
2675 Lone Tree Rd
Oroville, CA 95965
530-846-8000
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1866 South Villa Ave
Palermo, CA 95968
530-345-2849
Gaea’s Garden is a proud supporter of
Buy Fresh Buy Local.
Geffray’s Gardens •
Claude Geffray
2790 Alamo Ave
Chico, CA 95973
530-345-2849
GRUB CSA Farm •
Lee Callendar
3197 W. Sacramento Ave
Chico, CA 95926
530-680-4543
grubchico@yahoo.com
Offering only local produce grown right here
on the farm, GRUB CSA Farm is entering its 8th
year of providing year-round quality vegetables grown in an environmentally conscious
manner. Our produce can be found at local
farmers’ markets, Chico Natural Foods, S&S
Produce or through our CSA. GRUB CSA Farm
is a proud supporter of Buy Fresh Buy Local.
Irvine Ranch •
Bud & Ellena Waller
370 O`Brien Ave
Gridley, CA 95948
530-845-1464
The Irvine Ranch is a family-owned 85 acre
ranch in Gridley, CA., operated for over 80
years. Our fruits are peaches,apples, pluots,
plums, nectarines, kiwi, persimmons, and
prunes. As an operating active ranch our
fruits are picked and hand-packed on a daily
basis. Irvine Ranch is a proud supporter of Buy
Fresh Buy Local.
Isern & Sons •
Antonio Isern
1080 E. Lassen Ave #47
Chico, CA 95973
530-518-6325
Jesus Center Community Farm •
Jim Mathys
W. 16th St. & Chesnut
Chico, CA 95928
530-520-5467
Jim’s Jamin’ Inc. •
Jim and Karen Bock
PO Box 1298
Gridley, CA 95948
530-846-1484
Johansen Ranch ••
Rich Johansen
415 1st St.
Orland, CA 95963
richjohansen415@gmail.com
www.johansenranch.com
Family-owned and operated since 1910,
Johansen Ranch grows Satsuma and Clementine mandarins, blood and navel oranges,
Meyer lemons and olive oil. Our fruit is treeripened and certified organic by CCOF.
Johansen Ranch is a proud supporter of Buy
Fresh Buy Local.
Johnson’s Farm ••
Mark Johnson
113 Higgins Ave
Gridley, CA 95948
530-846-5871
Kaki Farms ••••
Nicasio Soria
171 Wright Ave
Gridley, CA 95948
530-846-5706
Kelso’s Black Gold Ranch •
Richard and Paula Kelso
1161 Mt. Ida Rd
Oroville, CA 95966
530-589-1648
Lundberg Family Farms •
5311 Midway
P.O. Box 369
Richvale, CA 95974
530-882-4551
Madrone Meadows •
Wayne Hill
Feather Falls, CA 95940
530-589-4641
Morning Glory Organics ••
Roger and Kaye Diefendorf
NW Corner of Hwy 191 & Butte
Campus Dr.
Butte Valley, CA 95965
916-212-3262
Mt. Ida Mandarin Ranch •
Cha Lee
Chico, CA
530-342-8525
Bill Jones
845 Mt. Ida Rd
Oroville, CA 95966
530-589-5799
Llano Seco Rancho •
Noble Orchards •
Lee’s Produce •
Charlie Thieriot
8369 Hugh Baber Lane
Chico, CA 95928
530-342-2100
mail@llanoseco.com
www.llanoseco.com
Family-owned since 1861. Agriculture
on the ranch includes raising hogs
and cattle with responsible, humane
practices, as well as farming heirloom
beans and ancient grains. All natural: no
antibiotics, hormones, nitrates, GMOs, and
confinement practices. We are active land
stewards and the ranch is secured almost
entirely in conservation and agriculture
easement. Our practices place animals
and the land as our first priority. Llano Seco
Rancho is a proud supporter of Buy Fresh
Buy Local.
Lodestar Farms •
Jamie Johansson
3719 Foothill Blvd
Oroville, CA 95966
530-534-6548
jamie@lodestarfarms.com
www.lodestarfarms.com
At Lodestar Farms we have been
producing award winning olive oil since
1993. Visit our tasting room on the farm
in Oroville and discover what it takes
to preserve California’s oldest olive
oil tradition since 1898. Committed to
Buy Fresh Buy Local, we participate
in many of Butte county’s farmers’
markets. Lodestar Farms is a proud
supporter of Buy Fresh Buy Local.
Jim and Laurie Noble
7050 Pentz Rd
Paradise, CA 95969
530-877-4784
Pyramid Farms •
Matthew Martin
12242 Meridian Road
Chico, CA 95973
530-899-7586
pyramidfarms2000@yahoo.com
www.pyramidfarms.com
Pyramid Farms, established in 1990 as a
one-acre organic hobby garden, now
occupies eleven fertile acres “down in
hollow” off Meridian Road. Our wide
variety of certified organic produce is
available at farmers’ markets, and our
local natural food stores. Pyramid Farms is
a proud supporter of Buy Fresh Buy Local.
Selby Apiaries •
Carole Pavlik-Selby
615 Bidwell Dr
Chico, CA 95926
530-345-6559
Seven Diamonds Orchards •
Phyllis Bond
31 Floating Cloud Drive
Chico, CA 95928
530-343-5776
530-513-3195
sevendiamondsorchards@yahoo.com
Seven Diamonds Orchards is located a
few minutes from downtown Chico. We sell
organic, non-pasteurized almonds certified
by CA Certified Organic Farmers. We also
offer organic almond butter, creamy and
crunchy. “Like” Seven Diamonds on Facebook! Seven Diamonds Orchards is a proud
supporter of Buy Fresh Buy Local.
Sierra Cascade Blueberry Farm •
John and Armen Carlon
P.O. Box 613
Forest Ranch, CA 95942
530-894-8728
Sierra Farms Lamb •
Mel & Mary Thompson
2360 Cox Ln
Oroville, CA 95966
530-532-4226
Skylake Ranch Inc. •
Gail Brown
10588 Chayote Dr.
Durham, CA 95938
skylakeranch@aol.com
www.skylakeranch.com
We are local pomegranate growers in
Chico. We have a 20-acre family owned
orchard. We make pomegranate products
from our fresh squeezed juice and sell these
products at the Saturday farmers’ market
in Chico along with our fresh pomegranates. We also sell in local stores listed on
our website. Skylake Ranch is a proud supporter of Buy Fresh Buy Local.
Red Bear Ranch •
Glen Hoffman
9606 Jones Ave
Durham, CA 95938
530-345-1808
TJ Farms Estates •••
Dave Moss
3600 Chico Ave
Chico, CA 95928
530-343-2294
Sawmill Creek Farms ••
Brian Marshall and Nancy Heinzel
1590 Sylvan Way
Paradise, CA 95969
530-877-5734
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DEVELOPING OUR LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM
NORTH VALLEY FOOD HUB
BY GINA SIMS, MA
C
alifornia’s North Valley is surrounded
by diverse food production
including citrus and olive groves, fruit
and nut orchards, rice fields, rangeland
for lamb, beef and pork, vegetable
row crops, dairy farms, and so much
more. Knowing the story behind my
food; who grew it, how it was grown,
and where it came from has deepened
my appreciation for the bounty of our
region’s food system and my commitment
to working on projects that promote
economic vitality for the North Valley.
Consumers, like me, increasingly
want to know where their food comes
from and an increase in local food sales
at farmers’ markets reflects this growing
trend. Many local restaurants, grocery
stores, and institutional food service
buyers have caught on to this consumer
demand and have implemented “buy
local” campaigns specifically to purchase
and highlight products from local farms
and ranches. However, getting locally
grown products from the farm to your
plate, through wholesale outlets like
restaurants and grocery stores, is not
always as simple as heading to a farmers’
market on Saturday morning. The North
Valley Food Hub was established to help
simplify the process of buying locallygrown products so that more wholesale
buyers and sellers could do business
together, and more consumers could
enjoy delicious, locally grown food!
So, what is the North Valley Food
Hub (NVFH) and how exactly does
it work? Well, simply put, the NVFH
is an easier way to buy and sell local
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food. An online ordering system (www.
northvalleyfoodhub.com) allows
wholesale buyers to select products
from a variety of producers with a single
transaction. NVFH also works with
farms to overcome barriers to reaching
larger wholesale markets by providing
trainings that cover topics such as
wholesale readiness, pricing, food safety,
packaging, inventory management,
social media and use of the NVFH
web-based ordering system. The NVFH
online market works with pre-approved
farmers who post their available locallygrown product inventory in a managed
online weekly market. The food hub
sells only local, source-identified fresh
fruit, vegetables, legumes, nuts, grains,
and other products. Registered wholesale
buyers can then place orders through the
online system or by phone. Farmers are
kept up-to-date on orders in real time
through emails and phone calls to ensure
their inventory remains available. Each
week, farmers bring their products to our
“pop-up” distribution site where NVFH
staff aggregate product by order. Buyers
come a little later to the distribution
site to pick up their order or work with
NVFH staff to make arrangements for
delivery. This process allows food to
reach consumers at local grocery stores,
restaurants, food trucks, cafeterias and
more, often just miles from where it
was grown and hours after harvest.
It is our goal that the NVFH will
create more opportunities for local
market transactions and connect local
food producers to resources that improve
their profitability and resiliency, and
in turn get fresher, locally produced
food to North Valley eaters!
Are you interested in what you can do
to support local farms? It’s easy. Ask for
locally grown products in your favorite
restaurants, cafeterias, and businesses.
Follow the North Valley Food Hub on
Twitter and Facebook and share the
information with friends and family who
might be looking to grow their business
by selling larger volumes of products in
wholesale markets.
ECKERTMALTINGANDBREWING.COM
(530) 342-2320
Good Food comes from Good Seed
Local & Drought Resistant Varieties
Organic & Heirloom
Online at: SustainableS eed Co.com
Retail at: 355 East 20th St., Chico, CA
Gina Sims is the Market Manager for the
North Valley Food Hub and loves working
with farmers and buyers to make it easier
to find each other. Gina has been working
to build a better food system that provides
healthy affordable food for all since 2001
in the North State. Follow Gina on Twitter,
@ginasimschico and @NValleyFoodHub.
1-877-620-SEED Sustainable S eedCo.com
visit us
EVERY SATURDAY
at the
CHICO CERTIFIED FARMERS’ MARKET
and other local markets - see website for details
FAMILY GROWN
HUMANELY
MANAGED
RANCH RAISED
THEDIVIDERANCH.COM
530.968.5601 |
| DIVIDERANCH@GMAIL.COM
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Towani Organic Farm •••
Yamashita’s Japanese Maples •
Long Creek Winery & Ranch ••••
Guy Baldwin and Sharon Casey
Bangor, CA 95914
530-679-2729
Tim Hanson and Phyllis Yamashita
Chico, CA
530-345-9651
Triple B Ranch, Inc. •
WINERIES & VINEYARDS
323 Ward Boulevard
Oroville, CA 95966
530-589-3415
info@longcreekwinery.com
www.longcreekwinery.com
Dan Bozzo
1012 Gridley Ave
Gridley CA 95948
530- 846-4460
Triple B Ranch, Inc. is a proud supporter of Buy
Fresh Buy Local.
Turkey Tail Farm •••
Samantha Zangrilli
10846 Nelson Bar Rd.
Oroville, CA 95965
530-591-0198
Windmill Farm ••
Frank and Paula Carli
535 Obermeyer Avenue
Gridley, CA 95948
530-846-3344
Saturday Downtown CHICO
2nd & Wall St.
Year Round, Rain or Shine
7:30am - 1:00pm
Tuesday PARADISE
6491 Clark Rd
May 12 - Oct 27
7:30am - 12:00pm
Wednesday CHICO
Pilsbury Rd
OPENS May 13
7:30am - 12:00pm
Thursday PARADISE
5720 Clark Rd
May 14 - Aug 13
7:30am - 12:00pm
Saturday OROVILLE
Montgomery & Myers St.
May 16 - Oct 24
7:30am - 12:00pm
Chico FarmersMarket.com
(530) 893-FARM
facebook.com/ChicoCertifiedFarmersMarket
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Wookey Ranch •
Christine Hantelman and Richard Coon
4181 Wookey Road
Chico, CA 95973
530-343-2479
wookeyranch@gmail.com
www.localharvest.org/wookey-ranchM21479
Wookey Ranch grows grass-fed lamb and
chicken seasonally on rolling grasslands 15
miles north of Chico. Frequent moves onto
fresh grass sustains the vitality of our animals
and results in delicious, gourmet-quality
meat that reflects our unique landscape. Buy
direct from us at the ranch and at Chico and
Paradise certified farmers’ markets. Wookey
Ranch is a proud supporter of Buy Fresh Buy
Local.
Wyles Family Farm •••
Jeff and Diana Wyles
123 Spring Creek Road
Oroville, CA 95966
530-589-4063
wylesfarm@att.net
www.WylesFamilyFarm.com
Pomegranates are our main farm product
with other fruit including Fuyu persimmons
and several apple varieties in early production. Our produce is all geared for fall
harvest and includes herbs, winter squashes
and gourds. Only organic and sustainable
principles are utilized. Our Cottage Food and
Craft product line is now in development for
Fall 2015 introduction. Wyles Family Farm is a
proud supporter of Buy Fresh Buy Local.
Bertagna Son Kissed Vineyards ••
3363 Hegan Lane
Chico, CA 95928
530-343-8014
info@bertagnawine.com
www.bertagnawine.com
Bertagna Son Kissed Vineyards is a local
Chico winery. We grow our own grapes
which are CCOF Certified Organic. We
specialize in Italian (some French) varieties
of handcrafted wine made in small batches.
We are happy to carry Baja Vaca Ranch All
Natural Beef as well. We pride ourselves in
always farming responsibly for your health.
Bertagna Son Kissed Vineyards is a proud
supporter of Buy Fresh Buy Local.
Gale Vineyards •
Steve and Cresia Gale
9345 Stanford Ln
Durham, CA 95938
530-891-1264
steve@galevineyards.com
www.galevineyards.com
At Gale Vineyards we produce wines that
are rich and fruity while having soft tannins
making a delicious wine that is ready to
drink today. Our grapes are grown using
organic farming practices and are dry
farmed, which produces rich, concentrated
fruit. We prune our vines using the Old-world
technique of “head pruning” to protect
the fruit and yield a fuller, richer flavor. Gale
Vineyards is a proud supporter of Buy Fresh
Buy Local.
LaRocca Vineyards •
Phillip LaRocca and
Phaedra LaRocca Morrill
PO Box 541
Forest Ranch, CA 95942
800-808-9463
wine@LaRoccaVineyards.com
www.LaRoccaVineyards.com
LaRocca Vineyards is family-owned and
operated. We farm 100 acres of organic
wine grapes and produce estate-bottled
USDA/CCOF certified organic wines with
no sulfites. Visit us at our Downtown Chico
Tasting Room for a true taste of our local
terroir; located at 222 W. 2nd Street. Visit
the website for hours of operation. LaRocca
Vineyards is a proud supporter of Buy Fresh
Buy Local.
Come by the tasting room to enjoy our
Long Creek and Vaquero Brand wines.
Sample our estate grown olive oil, tour the
working ranch & walk the vineyards, mandarin and olive orchards with your family.
We host special events at the winery or in
the Oak grove bordering the pond. Open
Saturday & Sunday from Noon to 5 pm.
Long Creek Winery & Ranch is a proud
supporter of Buy Fresh Buy Local.
Odyssey Winery & Vineyards •
Norm Rosene
6237 Cohasset Road
Chico, CA 95973
530-891-9463
odysseywinery@aol.com
Award-winning wines made from local
and estate grapes. Wine tasting, tours
and special events. Gourmet foods
and wine accessories. Picnic area.
“SummerLive” Jazz Series. Wine Boot
Camp for aspiring winemakers. Rotating
art exhibit. Available for group functions
and corporate meetings. Hours: May
through December, Saturdays 1 PM to 6
PM. Odyssey Winery is a proud supporter
of Buy Fresh Buy Local.
Quilici Vineyards & Winery •
Gary and Judy Quilici
72 Quail Hill Place
Oroville, CA 95966
530-589-5088
SPECIALTY RETAILERS
& GROCERY STORES
Chico Natural Foods Cooperative
Liza Tedesco, General Manager
818 Main Street,
Chico, CA 95928
530-891-1713
www.chiconatural.com
CNFC is Chico’s only consumer-owned food
cooperative! We are dedicated to supporting
local foods and work with many local
farmers to bring their products to your table.
Anyone can shop, anyone can join! Come
by for the freshest variety of organic, local
and sustainable products. CNFC is a proud
supporter of Buy Fresh Buy Local.
S&S Organic Produce and Natural Foods
Emily Dehnke, Store Manager
1924 Mangrove Avenue
Chico, CA 95926
530-343-4390
ssproduce@sunset.net
www.ssproduce.com
S&S Organic Produce and Natural Foods has
been family-owned and operated since 1968.
We offer local organically grown produce,
natural meats, seafood, vitamins and supplements, natural foods, bulk foods and natural
skin care. We also have a BBQ and deli.
Come check us out! S&S is a proud supporter
of Buy Fresh Buy Local.
Maisie Jane’s California Sunshine Products
1324 Dayton Road
Chico, CA 95928
530-899-7909
nuts@maisiejanes.com
Maisie Jane’s California Sunshine Products,
Inc. is the grower, processor, and packer
of almond and other nut products. We sell
our branded, added value nut products to
distributors, wholesalers, and direct to the
consumers through our website and our own
retail store. Maisie Jane’s is a proud supporter
of Buy Fresh Buy Local.
Zucchini & Vine
204 Main St
Chico, CA 95928
530-345-3551
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RESTAURANTS & CAFES
Bellachinos
800 Bruce Rd
Chico, CA 95928
530-892-2244
Farmstar Pizza
2359 Esplanade
Chico, CA 95926
530-343-2056
www.farmstarpizza.com
Farm Star Pizza...Awesome pies where the
farmer is the star. Using fresh, local, organic ingredients and hand stretching our
crust creates the best tasting Neapolitanstyle pizza around...and it’s better for you
and the planet! We are a family-owned
& friendly spot with beer, wine and delicious salads too! Look us up on Facebook.
Farmstar Pizza is a proud supporter of Buy
Fresh Buy Local.
Grana Wood Fired Foods
198 E. 2nd Street
Chico, CA 95928
530-809-2304
www.granachico.com
Grana specializes in Osteria style dining,
small plates, seasonal and locally grown
foods, traditional Neapolitan pizzas, boutique wines and craft beers. As a locally
owned and operated restaurant, Grana
is enlivened by the opportunity to bring
to town such a unique dining experience.
We look forward to serving you! Grana is a
proud supporter of Buy Fresh Buy Local.
Leon Bistro
817 Main Street
Chico, CA 95928
530-899-1105
Monk’s Wine Lounge & Bistro
128 West 2nd St
Chico, CA 95928
530-343-3408
Red Tavern
1250 Esplanade
Chico, CA 95926
530-894-3463
dine@redtavern.com
www.redtavern.com
Red Tavern is a well-known Chico favorite
that offers locally grown, seasonal, organic
ingredients in their thoughtfully prepared
dishes. They offer a cozy upscale dining
experience, where you’ll find an extensive
wine list, full bar and a beautiful outdoor patio
featuring a Bocce ball court. Red Tavern is
a proud supporter of Buy Fresh Buy Local.
Sicilian Cafe
1020 Main St.
Chico, Ca 95928
530-345-2233
CATERERS
FOOD TRUCKS
DISTRIBUTOR
Bacio Catering & Carry Out
The Black Kettle
North Valley Food Hub
1903 Park Avenue
Chico, CA 95928
530-345-7787
www.baciocatering.com
Thoughtfully prepared dishes offered delistyle by the pound or piece from our retail
counter. Sourcing locally grown ingredients,
our dishes are fresh, beautiful and delicious.
We also feature weekly specials, prepared
platters, and of course, full service catering
for life’s big events. Come in for lunch and
bring home dinner! Bacio Catering is a proud
supporter of Buy Fresh Buy Local.
Roots Catering
Kelly Gomez
3221 Esplanade
Sierra Nevada Taproom & Restaurant Chico, CA 95973
530-891-4500
1075 East 20th St
supportinglocalgrowth@rootscatering.com
Chico, CA 95928
www.rootscatering.com
530-893-3520
Tannins Wine Bar & Bistro
234 W. 3rd Street
Chico, CA 95928
530-636-4468
Roots catering is known for its authentic,
world dishes made from locally sourced
meats and produce. We also offer breakfast
and lunch M-F and Sundays 8-2PM at our
3221 Esplanade site. See our website at
www.rootscatering.com for a catering menu
and service options and our restaurant
menus. Roots Catering is a proud supporter
of Buy Fresh Buy Local.
The Black Kettle is a mobile kitchen that
offers fresh, seasonal, locally sourced goods
at catering events and private parties. You
can also indulge in some of their fresh eats
at Chico’s Fork in the Road events and
Thursday Night Farmers’ Market. Follow us
on Facebook at BlackKettleChico. The Black
Kettle is a proud supporter of Buy Fresh Buy
Local.
OmFoods
Amanda Bosschart
Chico, CA
530-228-4074
Omfoodstm@gmail.com
Nate Parks
P.O. Box 1069
Durham, CA 95938
530-893-0596
www.propacificfresh.com
Noelle Ferdon
P.O. Box 4092
Chico, CA 95927
Info@northvalleyfoodhub.com
www.northvalleyfoodhub.com
The North Valley Food Hub (NVFH) is an
easier way for growers and wholesale
buyers to buy and sell local food.
NVFH provides critical services that
consolidate transaction costs creating
a one-stop shopping platform for
wholesale buyers and a marketplace
for growers to post and promote their
products. NVFH serves as a centralized
facilitator for creating and expanding
local food markets in California’s North
Valley. North Valley Food Hub is a proud
supporter of Buy Fresh Buy Local.
ProPacific Fresh is a specialty foodservice distributor serving retail and institutional customers
from Medford, OR to Fresno, CA. PPF is a produce specialist, but carries a variety of products.
PPF endeavors to expand its locally produced
items and currently purchases from local producers including, but not limited to Comanche
Creek Farms, Rumiano Cheese and Mooney
Farms. ProPacific Fresh is a proud supporter of
Buy Fresh Buy Local.
OM FOODS is a mobile food truck serving
local, seasonal, non-GMO, vegan, vegetarian homemade foods. We are for hire for any
events including festivals, parties, and small
cratering events too. #eatwell #bewell The
menu will feature my “special sauces” for my
many salads and wraps. We will have fresh
made beverages and raw desserts as well.
OmFoods is a proud supporter of Buy Fresh
Buy Local.
Local Nuts
& Products
Upper Crust Bakery & Eatery
130 Main St
Chico, CA 95928
530-895-3866
Wild Oak Cafe
196 Cohasset Rd., Suite 150
Chico, Ca 95926
530-343-6848
We
Ship!
Wine Time
For over twenty years our
family-owned country store
has supported our fellow
farmers and producers by
offering our community a
26 Lost Dutchman Drive
Chico, Ca 95973
530-899-9250
Raw Bar
one-stop local
marketplace,
six days a week!
346 Broadway St.
Chico, CA 95928
530-897-0626
Saturday mornings at
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www.llanoseco.com
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Kami Grimes
Chico, CA 95973
530-354-1013
Kettlecatering@gmail.com
ProPacific Fresh
1324 Dayton Road
809-2374
Farm Fresh Nuts
California Almonds • Walnuts
Pistachios • Pecans • Cashews
Macadamias Chocolate, Flavored,
Roasted & Natural: By bag or in Bulk
Locally Produced Goods
Honey • Olive Oils • Wine Foodie
Finds • Pies • Spices • Home Wares
Body & Bath • Gift Baskets
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COMMUNITY &
ORGANIZATION MEMBERS
Center for Healthy Communities
CSU, Chico
400 West First Street
Chico, CA 95929-0235
530-898-5323
www.csuchico.edu/chc/
Chico State’s Center for Healthy
Communities (CHC) was long known
as the Center for Nutrition and Activity
Promotion (CNAP). The new name
acknowledges the need for a broader,
more inclusive focus. The CHC is widely
recognized for excellence in community
health education. Research in areas
including agriculture, food safety, nutrition,
physical activity, and public health
keeps the Center current. Its nationally
recognized service-learning and preprofessional training program is a model
for experiential education. Center for
Healthy Communities is a proud supported
of Buy Fresh Buy Local
Chico Grange
2775 Old Nord Ave
Chico, CA 95973
530-895-1976
www.chicogrange.org
The historic Chico Grange promotes
healthy local agriculture and environmental stewardship in our vibrant community.
We invite you to attend our monthly meetings on the 1st Tuesday of each month
with a community potluck and environmental topics from 6-7:30PM. The rural setting provides parking for 80 and accommodates indoor and outdoor events. The
Chico Grange Hall is a proud supporter of
Buy Fresh Buy Local.
Chico Chamber of Commerce
441 Main Street, Suite 150
P.O. Box 3300
Chico, CA 95927
530-891-5556
heather@chicochamber.com
www.chicochamber.com
The Chico Chamber of Commerce is
one of the largest business advocacy
organizations in Northern California.
Mission: Chico Chamber of Commerce...
The Voice of Chico Business. Our
mission is to be the unified voice of the
businesses we represent. Our vision is
to influence decision makers on behalf
of the business community. The Chico
Chamber of Commerce is a proud
supporter of Buy Fresh Buy Local.
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College of Agriculture
CSU, Chico
400 West First Street
Chico, CA 95929-0310
530-898-5844
www.csuchico.edu/ag
The CSU, Chico College of Agriculture supports vibrant food systems through education,
research, and service to the North State community. The 800-acre University Farm serves
as a living laboratory for students enrolled
in agriculture. For more information please
visit our website at www.csuchico.edu/ag
or give us a call. The College of Agriculture
is a proud supporter of Buy Fresh Buy Local.
Cultivating Community North Valley
Dr. Lee Altier
College of Agriculture, CSU, Chico
400 West First Street
Chico, CA 95929-0310
530-898-5845
www.cultivatingcommunitynv.org
Cultivating Community North Valley is
supported by a partnership of local players whose shared vision is to strengthen
the health of our community and our local
food network through the growing, preparing and marketing of specialty crops.
CCNV provides education, outreach, and
resources to students, small-scale farmers, and under-served communities. Cultivating Communities North Valley is a
proud supporter of Buy Fresh Buy Local
Slow Food Shasta Cascade
www.slowfoodshastacascade.org
slowfoodshastacascade@yahoo.com
Slow Food Shasta Cascade is a chapter of
Slow Food USA. We’ve operated as an official
chapter since 2005. Our purpose is to support
Slow Food USA in its vision for “good, clean
and, fair food.” Our mission is building communities by inspiring thoughtful food choices
to be enjoyed on our tables. Slow Food
Shasta Cascade is a proud supporter of Buy
Fresh Buy Local.
FARMERS’ MARKETS
Chico Certified Farmers’ Market
P.O. Box 455
Chico, CA 95927
530-893-FARM
managerccfm@gmail.com
www.chicofarmersmarket.com
The Chico Certified Farmers’ Market
(CCFM) brings fresh, quality, and locally
produced foods, and handmade
artisan products to Northern California
communities at five different markets
in Chico, Oroville and Paradise. See
the farmers’ market list in this guide for
details about each market! The Chico
Certified Farmers’ Market is a proud
supporter of Buy Fresh Buy Local.
CENTER FOR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
FARM TO SCHOOL TO TABLE
& MORE
H
ave you ever wondered what
more you could do to support
local farmers? The Center for Healthy
Communities (CHC) at CSU Chico
did too, which is why we work to
bring fresh, local crops into our
programs. CHC works with Buy
Fresh Buy Local, North Valley to
purchase local fruits, vegetables, and
nuts directing our program funds
into the pockets of local farmers,
and indirectly, throughout the entire
community. By introducing school kids
to fresh produce we are supporting the
development of our local food system,
while providing nutrition education
and increasing access to healthy food.
As the Farm to Fork Coordinator
at CHC, I purchase food from our
local farmers to bring tastings of
quality healthy food to schools across
five Northern California counties
– a simple program that benefits
everyone. It’s satisfying work that
strengthens the connection between
farmers, schools and families.
We found that many of CHC’s grant
funded programs are a natural fit for
purchasing locally grown, seasonal
products. This means planning our
activities with seasonal availability in
mind. For example, each month for the
Harvest of the Month program, CSU
Chico student interns at CHC prepare
20,000 produce tastings to be delivered
to elementary schools in five counties.
We purchase the fruit, vegetables or nuts
directly from area farmers – what we serve
depends on what’s fresh and available locally
and deliver prepared samples to the schools.
We also include nutrition information and
a Farmer of the Month flyer, which includes
information for teachers and families about
where they can purchase locally grown
produce in their county. Teachers seem to
enjoy the opportunity to include the “local
food” conversations in their lesson plans.
All of our Farm to School projects help
teach children about where food comes
from, but what makes Harvest of the
Month especially effective is its emphasis
on community. We encourage kids and
their families to “Find their Farmer” at
farmers’ markets, and to seek out retailers
who sell locally grown produce and
nuts. Our mission is to strengthen the
connection in our community between
schools and homes and local farms, a
role that we’re proud to be a part of.
In a new pilot program, we partner
with the North Valley Food Hub and also
local growers like GRUB CSA, on a Farm
Stand project at Egling Middle School
in Colusa. The idea is to provide access
to farm fresh produce to a community
that does not yet have a year-round
farmers’ market. We have planned this
project with “buy local” in mind. We
partner with and support farmers as well
as community groups because a thriving
local food economy depends on a network
of individuals and organizations working
together in dependable partnerships.
With a little planning and consistent
focus on what grows in our region, we have
been able to shift our purchasing habits to
include a lot more locally grown produce.
CHC has increased its local Harvest of the
Month purchasing from 25% to 100%
local in the past five years. This translates
to thousands of federal grant dollars being
pumped into our local food system.
If we all make an effort to spend just some
BY SHEILA McQUAID
of our food budgets with “local” in
mind, the impact can only be positive
for our community. A little planning
goes a long way. Picking up this local
food guide could be your first step to a
change in purchasing habits – a change
that will mean good food for you and a
robust local economy. Getting to know
who grows your food is an added bonus!
For more information about the
Center for Healthy Communities
at Chico State, previously known
as the Center for Nutrition and
Activity Promotion or CNAP, please
visit us at www.csuchico.edu/chc
For more information about the
California Farm to School Network
please visit www.cafarmtoschool.org
Sheila McQuaid is the Farm to Fork
Coordinator at the Center for Healthy
Communities, and also the regional
lead for the California Farm to School
Network. Sheila started working at the
CHC after running her own small farm
growing heirloom tomatoes and fresh
herbs. With a background as a former
NCAA Division 1 athlete, and a career
in recreation management, the former
YMCA Director is thrilled to combine her
interest in physical activity and nutrition with her work at the Center. Sheila
coordinates the purchases of fresh fruits
and vegetables for the programs at
CHC, as well as the Farmer of the Month
educational newsletter & videos. She is
passionate about supporting local food
systems and building a greater connection between children, teachers, local
farmers, and the community. Sheila is a
graduate of UCLA.
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FARMER PROFILE
KEN SULLIVAN FARMS
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BY GINA SIMS, MA
Come enjoy a dining
experience inspired by
the cuisine of Italy and
farm to table seasonal
favorites. Featuring
small plates, salads,
entrees and Neapolitan
pizza. Grana is a proud
supporter of Buy Fresh
Buy Local, North Valley.
198 E. 2nd Street, Chico
530.809.2304
info@granachico.com
K
en Sullivan’s farm, located in Orland, CA
has been a family operation for over 100
years. The land has passed from father to son
since Ken’s great grandfather came here from
the Bay Area in 1910. The Sullivans sell all of
their almonds to Blue Diamond Growers, as
they have done ever since Ken’s grandfather
started growing almonds in about 1915.
In 2014, Ken started to grow fresh produce,
motivated by his desire to rest the land from
years of growing almonds. He wanted to allow
the land to still make some
money during the fallowing
period and he researched
cash crops that would
work in the North Valley,
and decided to start with
broccoli. From a very early
age, Ken has always enjoyed
raising a crop, and he
says that all of the headaches that can arise
with farming are the absolute best part. Ken
enjoys the physical work of farming and the
satisfaction of getting something done every day.
The North Valley Food Hub began operations
just when the Sullivans were starting to
experiment with a small quantity of fresh market
produce. Ken wanted to sell his broccoli in a
volume that wholesale allows, but Rebekah,
Ken’s wife did not want to do the sales and
marketing, and in Rebekah’s words, “to be
able to work with the North Valley Food Hub
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has been an answer to prayer.” The Sullivan’s
experiment growing broccoli turned out to
be a great success and in the Spring of 2015,
their delicious broccoli was served in meals at
Grana, Wine Time, and the Sutter Residential
Dining Center at Chico State, to name a few.
After their success and the high demand for their
broccoli this first season, Ken and Rebekah are
planning to grow broccoli as their staple veggie
from Nov-April in coming years. Planning the
planting times to have a continuous weekly
harvest is going to be important.
They know that starting the
planting process when they are
in the thick of almond harvest
will be a challenge, but they are
looking forward to being able
to grow a wholesale volume of
veggies in future years. Crop
rotation to help rejuvenate
the soil is important to Ken, and some of the
other crops Ken is thinking of growing include
sweet corn, green beans, peas, and buckwheat.
Ken, Rebekah, their daughters, Gracie and
Ruthie (and baby boy Sullivan due to arrive in
July 2015), live on 100 acres about 3 miles away
from the “home place” of the original 100 acre
property where Leland and Jennie Sullivan, Ken’s
parents live. Leland is 87 years old and still enjoys
getting out and doing little things in the orchard,
and Jennie has always had the dream of raising
fresh market produce and she has definitely influenced Ken’s excitement about it.
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GLENN COUNTY
Glenn County is located in
the heart of California’s fertile
Sacramento Valley half way
between Sacramento and Redding.
Mendocino National Forest is
on the county’s west side, and
the Sacramento River borders
the east. The county was named
after Dr. Hugh Glenn, who was
known as California’s Wheat King.
With 1,311 farms, agriculture
remains the primary source of
Glenn County’s economy. Major
commodities include rice, almonds,
walnuts, milk products, livestock,
and the county is home to many
citrus orchards and diversified
vegetable operations. The
Glenn County Certified Farmers’
Markets offer an opportunity to
purchase locally grown produce.
There are world class salmon
and shad runs in the Sacramento
River, which is easily accessible by
boat or shore throughout Glenn
County. Easy, cheap or free access
to the Sacramento River is available
for yourself or your boat.
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NURSERIES
FRUITS
MEAT
NUTS, OIL, HONEY, GRAINS
EGGS
DAIRY
Due to the great tracts of land
set aside exclusively for duck
sanctuary, duck hunting in Glenn
County is considered world
class. This abundance of ducks
available for hunting brings
hundreds of hunters from around
the world to Glenn County.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
UCCE
IN YOUR COMMUNITY
H
ave an insect you can’t identify?
Are the leaves on your garden
plant turning yellow? Don’t know
what to plant on that piece of land?
Looking for an opportunity for the
kids to learn new skills? University
of California Cooperative Extension
(UCCE) has something for you!
UCCE is the research and outreach
arm of the Division of Agriculture and
Natural Resources of the University
of California and has advisors and
community education specialists
located in more than 50 counties in
California. We have a direct line to
specialists and professors located on UC
campuses, including Davis, Berkeley
and Riverside. We bring science-based
answers to bear on local issues.
Back in the year 1914, Cooperative
Extension was established with the
passage of the Smith-Lever Act as
a part of each state’s land-grant
university. Farm Advisors, who
were familiar with local conditions
and crops, were assigned in their
communities under the guidance
of and partnership with organized
groups of local farmers, now known
as Farm Bureau. These Advisors
continue to work hand in hand with
industry to develop markets, address
environmental issues, protect plant
and animal health and support
sustainable food systems throughout
the communities we serve.
BY BETSY KARLE- UCCE GLENN COUNTY
CASS MUTTERS- UCCE BUTTE COUNTY
RICHARD BUCHNER- UCCE TEHAMA COUNTY
Cooperative Extension officials
understood the importance of
introducing new technologies to a
younger generation. They formed
local clubs in which youth could
experiment with new agricultural
methods and then share their
success with their parents. Eventually
the clubs took the name 4-H,
representing head, heart, hands
and health. Today, youth can
participate in community clubs and
project groups and some counties
offer after-school programs. Youth
acquire leadership and citizenship
skills and develop responsibility,
knowledge and skills in a widerange of subject areas. After World
War II, as the nation urbanized,
many Cooperative Extension
efforts were developed to meet
the needs of non-rural audiences
including nutrition education
(Cal-Fresh and EFNEP programs)
and the creation of the Master
Gardener Program, which offers
workshops and advice to home,
community and school gardeners.
states. UC Cooperative Extension
researchers and educators live in our
community and work with you to
solve local economic, agricultural,
natural resource, garden, youth
development, and nutrition issues.
Through field-based research
and community based education,
your local UC Cooperative
Extension Office is working toward
Healthy Food Systems, Healthy
Environments, Healthy Communities
and ultimately Healthy Californians.
Karle, Mutters and Buchner are the
UCCE County Directors in Glenn, Butte
and Tehama counties, respectively
and are responsible for overseeing
local UCCE programs. Contact UCCE
in the Orland, Oroville and Red Bluff
offices or on the web at http://ceglenn.
ucanr.edu, http://cebutte.ucanr.edu,
and http://cetehama.ucanr.edu.
Investment in agricultural research
is important for the economy,
the environment, and the health
of our communities. Economists
have shown that every $1 invested
in agricultural research and
development has provided a benefit
to California of $21, with another
$11 in spillover benefits to other
WINE
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GROWERS & FARMSTANDS
Ainsworth Orchards •••
Jim Ainsworth
4298 County Rd K ½
Orland, CA 95963
530-865-3200
Alston Farms •
Linda Alston
1010 Hwy 99W
Orland, CA 95963
530-865-2666
Cowgirl Eggs •
Carol Avellino
6584 County Road 22
Orland, CA 95963
530-864-5514
R49critters@yahoo.com
Cowgirl Eggs is a small farm providing
fresh eggs from pastured-raised chickens.
We started Cowgirl Eggs to share the
wonderful experience of fresh eggs with
the community. Eggs are available from
the farm, Chico Saturday farmers’ market
& the Rusty Wagon. A home delivery
service is available in Chico and Orland.
Cowgirl Eggs is a proud supporter of Buy
Fresh Buy Local.
Douglass Ranch •
Ariza Farms ••
Mike and Debbie Ariza
7641 Cutting Ave
Orland, CA 95963
530-781-2195
debariza@gmail.com
www.arizafarm.com
Ariza Farm is a family run business. We have
been in operation for over 30 years. Some of
our winter produce include Kiwi, mandarins,
guava, pomegranates, and persimmons.
Summer items include peaches, nectarines,
plums, cucumbers, cantaloupe, and eggplant. Ariza Farms is a proud supporter of Buy
Fresh Buy Local.
Kelly and Shannon Douglass
Orland, CA 95963
530-865-5905
shannondouglass@hotmail.com
www.douglassranch.com
We raise Black Angus cattle and select
our best calves for our direct-market program. They are raised naturally on grass,
finished on grain and with no added
hormones or antibiotics. The beef is aged
and then cut and wrapped for custom
orders. Sold by the half and quarter direct
to our customers. Douglass Ranch is a
proud supporter of Buy Fresh Buy Local.
Embrey Family Farms •
Buttermore Rancho Costa Lota •••
Staci Buttermore
7068 County Rd 24
Orland, CA 95963
530-865-3504
Capay Rancho Herb Company •
Kelly & Nancy Osborne
220 2nd Ave
Orland, CA 95963
530-736-7308
Citrus Norte •
Bill Clarke
6639 County Rd. 25
Orland, CA 96963
530-865-5168
Gene and Janice Embrey
4716 County Rd N
Orland, CA 95963
530-865-2092
Glenn Organics •
John Shovein
7249 Road 24
Orland, CA 95963
530-513-0160
jrshovein@gmail.com
Specializing in organic tomatoes.
Glenn Organics is a proud supporter
of Buy Fresh Buy Local.
Heath Ranch Organics ••
Ron and Melanie Heath
4814 County Rd 99W
Orland, CA 95963
530-865-3472
J & G Farms •
Gary and Janice Shields
4038 County Rd FF
Orland, CA 95963
530-865-0891
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Jasper’s Nursery & Orchards •
Chuck and Christina Jasper
7122 Hwy 32
Orland, CA 95963
530-865-2888
Linzy Mandarins •
Clark and Peggy Linzy
7444 Cutler Ave
Orland, CA 95963
linzy33@earthlink.net
We offer three varieties of Satsuma
Mandarins: Okitsu Wase, Owari, and
Dobashi Bene and are open mid-October
through December. Linzy Mandarins is a
proud supporter of Buy Fresh Buy Local.
Martin’s Navel Oranges •
Iris, Sharon & Rick Martin
6364 County Rd 18
Orland, CA 95963
530-865-3637
Massa Organics •
Greg Massa and Raquel Krach
PO Box 535
Hamilton City, CA 95951
530-519-8628
greg@massaorganics.com
www.massaorganics.com
Owners Raquel Krach and Greg Massa
take an ecological approach to food
production. Massa Organics grows and
direct markets organic brown rice, organic
almonds and almond products, organic
hay, and organic pastured pork and
lamb. Available at 14 farmers’ markets in
Northern California, select distributors, and
direct from the farm. Massa Organics is a
proud supporter of Buy Fresh Buy Local.
McLane Farms •••
Erica McLane
10 Second Ave
Orland, CA 95963
530-865-4640
Orland Farmstead Creamery •
Valerie Sutton & Paul Schmidt
4721 County Rd. L
Orland, CA 95963
530-865-2912
Pedrozo Dairy & Cheese Co. •
Tim Pedrozo
7713 Rd 24
Orland, CA 95963
530-514-3837
Shuey Family Farms •
Sue Shuey
6340 County Rd 21
Orland, CA 95963
530-865-1330
Sierra Nevada Cheese Company •
6505 County Road 39
Willows, CA 95988
530-934-8660
meghan@sierranevadacheese.com
www.sierranevadacheese.com
Sierra Nevada Cheese Company handcrafts
Certified Kosher award-winning Natural and
Organic fine dairy foods in Willows, California
sourcing local milk free from antibiotics and
synthetic hormones. We use no fillers, artificial
ingredients, or rennet. We seek farmers whose
practices support animal welfare, pasture
grazing, and sustainable local agriculture.
Sierra Nevada Cheese Co is a proud
supporter of Buy Fresh Buy Local.
Stokes Family Blueberries •
Kevin and Teresa Stokes
6974 County Rd 6
Orland, CA 95963
530-865-5560
Ten Point Farm •••
Thomas & Angie Blume
4340 County Rd Q
Orland, CA 95963
530-228-6062
530-865-4780
tenpointfarm@digitalpath.net
Our small farm is chemical free and sustainable. We grow navel oranges, Blenheim apricots, fresh vegetables and herbs available in
season. Shelled and vacuum packed pecans
and walnuts. All products carefully hand
processed and inspected. Direct sales to
customers. Call or email for delivery arrangements. Ten Point Farm is a proud supporter of
Buy Fresh Buy Local.
The Divide Ranch •
Mike and Kathy Landini
P.O. Box 99
Elk Creek, CA 95939
530-968-5601
divideranch@gmail.com
www.thedivideranch.com
The Dream Catcher Ranch •
Kimberly and Richard Nicholes
6210 County Rd 3
Orland, CA 95963
707-321-0941 or 707-322-7993
The Garden Guys Nursery and Gardens •
854 Plumas Street
Willows, CA 95988
530-934-9580
Triple J Farms •
Jesse Svetlich
7617 Cutler Ave
Capay, CA 95963
530-720-4314
West Coast Products •
Mark DeCamilla
717 Tehama St
Orland, CA 95963
530-865-3379
RESTAURANTS & CAFES
4th Street Cafe
824 4th Street
Orland, Ca 95963
530-988-9030
Farwood Bar & Grill
705 5th St
Orland, CA 95963
530-865-9900
CATERER
Country Gal Catering
Vicki Nolta
Willows, CA
530-934-3932
FARMERS’ MARKETS
Yancy’s Produce ••
Glenn County Certified Farmers’ Market
Greg Yancy
6235 County Rd 23
Orland, CA 95963
530-865-3210
N. Tehama St. in Willows, Ca
Library Park at 4th & Mill St. in Orland, Ca
530-934-4601 x5
SPECIALTY RETAILERS
& GROCERY STORES
The Parkway RV Resort & Campground
6330 County Road 200
Orland, Ca 95963
530-865-9188
The Parkway RV Resort & Campground is not
only a superb RV & tent camping facility; it is
also home of the RVina Tasting Room where
you can sample the bounty of Butte, Glenn,
and Tehama counties. Located 1/2 mile west
of 1-5. The Parkway RV Resort & Campground
is a proud supporter of Buy Fresh Buy Local.
The Rusty Wagon
420 Walker Street
Orland, CA 95963
530-988-9132
We are a family-run ranch , cow/calf
operation in Elk Creek, CA, located in the
western foothills of Glenn County. In addition
to working on the ranch we sell our all natural
(no hormones or antibiotics) 100% Grass-Fed
Sav-Mor
beef at local farmers’ markets. We raise what
we sell! Divide Ranch is a proud supporter of 32 East Walker St
Orland, CA 95963
Buy Fresh Buy Local.
530-865-2112
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PLANTNG SEEDS OF GROWTH
TEHAMA COUNTY
LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS IN
CALIFORNIA’S NORTH VALLEY
BY TOD KIMMELSHUE
T
he Northern California Regional
Land Trust (“land trust”) was
formed 25 years ago with a mission to
protect our region’s wild and agricultural
lands and currently holds 27 easements
protecting over 15,000 acres of land
throughout Butte, Glenn and Tehama
counties. The land trust carries out its
mission in different ways, including use
of a tool called a “conservation easement”
that assists landowners in the voluntary
protection of land. A conservation
easement is a legal agreement between
a landowner and a qualified land trust
or other agency defining the future
use of private property. Utilizing
conservation easements to protect wild
and agricultural lands in our region is
an important strategy for carrying out
the work of our land trust. We have a
Salt of the Earth membership program
providing an opportunity for community
members to support the land trust and
our shared commitment to keeping
our region’s lands wild, for recreation,
hunting and scenery, and also rich with
healthy agricultural production (See
page 7 for membership information).
work. With local food sales on the rise
and a growing interest in knowing the
farmers who grow our food, we thought
it was a good fit – after all, without local
farmland there can be no local food!
Since 2009, BFBLNV has evolved
into a robust and active Local Food
Systems (LFS) program that continued
to cultivate the BFBLNV network while
also developing a Beginning Farmer
and Rancher workshop program, the
North Valley Food Hub, a Marketing
Food Safety project, and more. Through
the LFS program the land trust has
worked with and supported more than
250 farmers and ranchers, facilitated
over 30 workshops, and presented
countless times to community based
organizations, economic development
professionals, at conferences and
more. We were awarded numerous
competitive state and federal grants to
support this work, and are credited for
planting seeds of growth for local food
systems throughout the North Valley.
Perhaps most importantly for our land
trust, development and incubation of
Community understanding of the
BFBLNV and the LFS program did just
value of land protection is essential to
what we’d hoped: it raised the visibility
continuing the successful implementation of land conservation and allowed us
of our mission, and the land trust has
to build new relationships with likehelped cultivate that understanding in a
minded partner organizations, businesses,
variety of innovative ways. In 2009, the
farmers, ranchers, community members
land trust decided to host and launch
and others who share our values of
the Buy Fresh Buy Local, North Valley
(BFBLNV) initiative with the belief that
promoting local food grown by local
farmers would help give our community
a greater understanding of the land trust’s
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Tehama County is located
approximately midway between
Sacramento and the Oregon border
and is bisected by the Sacramento
River. The fertile soil along the
river valley hosts the county’s top
three commodities, walnuts, prunes
and almonds, which cumulatively
account for almost 60% of the total
agricultural production. The total
gross value for agricultural production
in 2013 (most recent year available
for data) was $302,271,000.
keeping wild land wild and working
land working for future generations.
With increased growth and new
opportunities to expand local food
systems projects comes positive change:
the Local Food Systems program
will transition out of the Northern
California Regional Land Trust effective
September 1, 2015. To stay involved
with the local food systems work
incubated at the land trust please visit
www.northvalleyfoodhub.com and visit
www.landconservation.org for more
information about the land trust.
Tehama County is annually ranked
among the top three table olive
producing counties within the
state. Over 6,656 acres of table
olives are harvested annually.
Tod Kimmelshue grew up on a family farm
in Durham, California and graduated from
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a degree
in Agricultural Business Management.
In 1982, Tod began working for Farm
Credit in Livermore, California and
has been with the company ever
since. Currently, he is a Regional Vice
President in charge of public relations
and business development. Tod served
as president of the land trust board of
directors for three years and has been
a member of the board for 6 years.
Small vineyards and licensed wine
tasting rooms continue to populate
Tehama County encouraging
visitors to explore not only the New
Clairvaux monastery in Vina, but
higher elevations in the Manton area
as a stop-off destination for travelers
on their trek to Mount Lassen.
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Registered organic production has
increased to over 11,970 acres of
land within Tehama County, ranging
from small farms catering to our local
certified farmers’ markets to largescale livestock and commercial crops.
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FRUITS
MEAT
NUTS, OIL, HONEY, GRAINS
EGGS
DAIRY
WINE
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GROWERS & FARMSTANDS
Bianchi Orchards Walnuts & Wine ••
Annie and Becky Bianchi
10337 HWY 99E
Los Molinos, CA 96055
530-680-1714
bianchiorchards@yahoo.com
www.BianchiOrchards.com
Bianchi Orchards is a family-owned and operated business in Northern California, producing premium Chandler Walnuts on an 80 acre
farm. In 2009, the family started to package
and market their own branded retail products. Fresh and delicious Chandler Walnuts,
Bianchi Orchards Wines, Pecans, Almonds,
Pistachios, Oils, Vinegars, Honeys, Chocolates,
and other local treats and crafts. Bianchi Orchards Walnuts and Wine is a proud supporter
of Buy Fresh Buy Local.
Big Bluff Ranch •
Tyler Dawley
Red Bluff, CA
530-529-2291
Burlison Fruit Stand •••
Aldon and Elen Burlison
11390 HW99E
Los Molinos, CA 96055
530-209-2108
Our family fruit stand provides fresh produce,
nuts & honey year round. We specialize in
an array of stone fruits, including peaches,
and also grow tomatoes, squash and more.
Found on Hwy 99E In Dairyville since 1948. We
also attend farmers’ markets in Tehama and
Shasta Counties. Burlison Fruit Stand is a proud
supporter of Buy Fresh Buy Local.
Corning Olive Company •
721 Fig Ln
Corning, CA 96021
530-824-5447
Eidman Family Farm •
Mark and Mary Jayne Eidman
15640 W. Wallen Rd
Red Bluff, CA 96080
530-528-0568
discoverearthredbluff@gmail.com
Eidman Family Farm raises beef cattle,
lamb, and chickens on the incredible
irrigated pastures of the Bend District in Red
Bluff. We are proud to use environmentally
friendly practices, making our farm an
amazing place for people, wildlife, and
livestock. Eidman Family Farm is a proud
supporter of Buy Fresh Buy Locall
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Farmelot ••
Lucero Olive Oil •
James Brock and Bruce Balgooyen
P.O. Box 285
Vina, CA 96092
(916) 225-2261
Farmelot@gmail.com
www.farmelot.org
2120 Loleta Avenue
Corning, CA 96021
530-824-2190
mail@lucerooliveoil.com
www.lucerooliveoil.com
Farmelot grows sustainable food, utilizing
regenerative land practices on a vintage
farm in North State California 175 miles north
east of San Francisco. Dr. Bruce and Farmer
James worked collaboratively to create
Farmelot – The Art of Natural Food. Our
heirlooms and old world varieties are a main
attraction at the vibrant and highly rated
downtown Saturday Chico Farmers’ Market,
the downtown Sunday Sacramento Farmers’ Market near the state capital, as well as
other farmers’ markets, restaurants & natural
food stores in Northern California. Farmelot is
a proud supporter of Buy Fresh Buy Local.
Hansen’s Blueberry Farm •
Richard & Anna Lee Hansen
3325 Houghton Ave
Corning, CA 96021
530-824-2331
Herb Blossom Express •
Marshall Loskot
1 Mushroom Ln
Platina, CA 96076
530-352-4224
Homegrown Enterprises, LLC •
California’s most award winning olive oil company. Enjoy local olive
oil tasting, tapenades, olives, and
mustards. Open 7 days a week from
9:00am to 5:00pm, tastings and tours
daily. Call ahead to schedule a tasting
and tour. Lucero Olive Oil is a proud
supporter of Buy Fresh Buy Local.
Maywood Farms •
Robert Steinacher
3635 Mt. Shasta Ave
Corning, CA 96021
530-824-4216
McKenzie Ranch •
Cody McKenzie
17950 Jellys Ferry Rd
Red Bluff, CA 96080
530-527-3294
Mi Vida Loca Enterprises ••
Natalie Peterson
19779 Callahan Rd
Red Bluff, CA 96080
530-351-4698
Sue Lawing
15530 Paskenta Rd
Flournoy, CA 96029
530-833-0119
Nickler Acres •••
Julia’s Fruit Stand •••
Nickler Acres is a small family farm
located in Gerber. We strive to provide
nutritious, high quality farm products to
our community using the most sustainable methods possible. Nickler Acres is a
proud supporter of Buy Fresh Buy Local.
Kathy & James Brandt
11475 Hwy 99E
Los Molinos, CA 96055
530-528-8754
King Elliot Food Solutions •
Jean King & Sean Elliot
24120 Craig Creek Lane
Dairyville, CA 96080
530- 366-6033
Lima Huli Lavender Farm •
Kendra Howell
PO Box 403
Manton, CA 96059
530-474-1584
Mindy Nickler
22521 Rodeo Ave
Gerber, CA 96035
530-526-9943
Mindynick@gmail.com
CLEARING THE WAY FOR A LOCAL FOOD ECONOMY
FOOD SAFETY & HEALTHY FOOD
WHAT’S NEXT?
C
onsumers want safe food, and food
producers and businesses want
to provide safe food…so what’s the
issue? As is often the case, questions
of “how” tend to provide the biggest
challenges. A series of highly publicized
outbreaks of foodborne illness led the
federal government to pass an overhaul
of national food safety legislation, the
Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA),
in 2011, at the same time local and
regional food systems have been rapidly
expanding, generating new food safety
challenges and as new regulations in
FSMA take effect over the next few
years, the food safety landscape in the
tri-county local food system will change.
But…how? Will growers be required to
increase their food safety certification
activities? Will intermediated food buyers
such as schools and restaurants change
their requirements of local producers?
To begin to understand the role of
food safety in our local and regional
food system, the CSUC College of
Agriculture began work in 2013 with
the North Valley Food Hub and the
Northern California Regional Land
Trust on a two-year USDA grant
project called “Marketing Food Safety.”
The project was designed to increase
knowledge about food safety activities
and requirements in the tri-county region
of Butte, Glenn, and Tehama counties,
and to help prepare food producers and
intermediated market buyers (such as
restaurants and schools) for new food
safety regulation in the 2011 Food Safety
Modernization Act (FSMA). FSMA
fundamentally changes FDA’s food
safety focus from outbreak response to
outbreak prevention, accomplishing the
BY JACOB N. BRIMLOW, PhD
shift in focus by drastically increasing
requirements on food businesses to
evaluate food safety risks, monitor
effective food safety measures, and have
plans for corrective action as necessary.
Local and regional food systems
represent a difficult food safety challenge
for regulators because of the large
number of producers and products, the
relative sizes of businesses participating,
and the financial limitations of smaller
growers. For small- and medium-sized
farmers, food safety risk-reduction
requirements set by intermediary buyers;
such as restaurants and grocery stores,
can represent a significant, and often
prohibitive, barrier to sales. FSMA
will potentially require more small and
medium-sized growers to increase their
food safety reporting and certification
activities, but even growers who are
exempt from legislative mandates may
have to meet increasingly stringent
requirements from potential food buyers.
The Marketing Food Safety project
included 25 in-depth interviews
with intermediary buyers in Butte,
Glenn, and Tehama counties to better
understand their food safety policies
and requirements. Information gathered
in the interviews was compared to
the food safety activities reported by
agricultural producers in a randomized
survey of 200 area growers. Both groups
were asked about their food safety
activities and whether these activities
are documented and/or certified.
Buyers and growers both expressed
beliefs that food safety is an important
issue, and that they are believe they
are doing what is necessary to provide
consumers safe food. Neither group
felt strongly that formal food safety
documentation or certification is
necessary. These beliefs were based
on several key factors, including
current regulations, the costliness
of documentation/certification of
food safety activity, and general lack
of knowledge regarding what food
safety standards to follow and how
to invest in increased food safety
documentation/certification.
One clear message that emerged from
the Marketing Food Safety project was
that both buyers and producers need help
understanding food safety regulation and
need time to adapt. FSMA’s time lines
and impacts have already been changed
in response to public comments, but it
still represents a significant change in
food safety law, and it will take time for
the culture of food safety in the tricounty region to adjust to the changes.
Jacob N. Brimlow, PhD is an associate
professor in the College of Agriculture
at CSU, Chico. Dr. Brimlow earned
his doctorate at North Carolina
State University, where he studied
agricultural and natural resource
economics. He teaches courses in
agricultural business and economics,
and conducts research exploring the
interaction between small farmer
land use decisions, ecosystem service
production, and local food markets.
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North Valley Farms Chevre, Inc. •
Mark and Deneane Ashcraft
P. O. Box 698
Cottonwood, CA 96022
530-347-7151
nvchevre@hotmail.com
Single source farmstead goat cheeseall milk/curd single source with no milk
purchased or curd purchased from
either domestic or foreign sources,
and certified organic. Pastured free
range goat herd, cheese guaranteed
to be completely “field to fork” grown
in and a product of Tehama County.
North Valley Farms Chevre is a proud
supporter of Buy Fresh Buy Local.
Pacific Sun Olive Oil •
Leslie Stone
22880 Gerber Rd
Gerber, CA 96035
530-385-1475
Redwood Organic Farm •
PO Box 431
Manton, CA 96059
530-524-5537
Springfed Farm & Nursery ••
Wolfgang Rougle
16395 Ridgewood Rd
Cottonwood, CA 96022
530-721-0164
springfedfarm@yahoo.com
For gourmet greens, leeks, legendary
carrots, herbal teas and more, plus over
50 spp. of hard-to-find nursery plants
(perennial edibles, medicinals, and
pollinator-friendly plants), find us at Redding’s Saturday farmers’ market (April
through December). We also sporadically
visit the Frontier Village market in Red
Bluff Jan-March. CCOF certified organic.
Springfed Farms is a proud supporter of
Buy Fresh Buy Local.
Striking A. Livestock •
Amber Leininger
PO Box 332
Vina, CA 96092
Sugar Pine Farm •
Abby LaPointe and Gary Lawless
32288 Rock Creek Rd
Manton, CA 96059
530-474-1298
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Tehama Angus Ranch •
Indian Peak Vineyards •
Bryce and Linda Borror
23820 Tehama Ave
Gerber, CA 96035
530-385-1570
31559 Forward Rd
Manton, CA 96059
530-474-5506
Triple Z Ranch ••
Linda Ezzat
23311 Hamilton Ave
Gerber, CA 96035
530-508-NUTS
Turri Family Farms •
Tony Turri
PO Box 2158
Flournoy, CA 96029
530-570-1276
Mount Tehama Winery •
Alain Teutschmann
32165 Forward Rd
Manton, CA 96059
530-474-3304
New Clairvaux Vineyard •
26240 7th St
Vina, CA 96092
530-839-2200
Ringtail Vineyards •
Whittenberg Farms •
Zach and Hannah Whittenberg
18870 Reeds Creek Rd
Red Bluff, CA 96080
530-529-0866
Wolf Ranch •
Dan & Teri Wolf
5925 Hwy 99W
Corning, CA 96021
530-824-5291
32055 Forward Rd
Manton, CA 96059
530-474-5350
Shasta Daisy Vineyard •
Carroll & Lorna Knedler
35100 Forward Rd
Manton, CA 96059
530-474-5262
WINERIES & VINEYARDS
Tehama Oaks Vineyard & Winery •
Bob & Jackie Douglas
14494 Warren Avenue
Red Bluff, CA 96080
530-529-2356
Alger Vineyard & Winery •
Tuscan Ridge Estate •
31636 Forward Rd
Manton, CA 96059
530-474-WINE
Burnsini Vineyards & Winery •
Tom Burnham
19535 Hammers Ln
Cottonwood, CA 96022
530-347-4765
Cedar Crest Vineyards •
Cory Livingston
32505 Forward Rd
Manton, CA 96059
530-474-1387
19260 Ridge Rd
Red Bluff
530-527-7393
LOCALLY NOURISHED
COOK! RED BLUFF
BY ERIN MCCARTHY, MS, RD
J
ust 7 short months ago I opened
the doors to Cook, a boutique
kitchen store that amongst kitchen
tools, also offers salads, local meats,
eggs, Kombucha, sauerkraut, beer,
and wine. The dream for Cook
has been developing for years in
my subconscious and became an
amazing reality about a year ago!
As a Registered Dietitian my
passion is to heal people, primarily
with food. I love food and I love
the connections that food brings
into our lives. Over the past few
years of counseling patients I
have noticed that fewer and fewer
people are cooking at home. I also
noticed, shockingly, that many of
my patients did not know the basics
to cooking. As someone with an
ambitious schedule I appreciate the
convenience of pre-prepared meals,
meal delivery, and the like but I
also see it as a growing detriment
to our core connection with food. The importance of having a
relationship with food that includes
a relationship with who has grown it
has become foundational to my health
beliefs. I adore the relationship I have
with those I source food from. This
is partly because I enjoy people and
I enjoy the human interaction when
purchasing food but it is also because
I recognize what this impact has on
a grander scale. Purchasing local
food from farmers and ranchers you
know and trust brings connection
to your food that you cannot get
in any other way and the effect is
exponential. By choosing local
foods you support the health of your
community- socially, economically,
and environmentally. You also have
a much better chance of receiving
produce at peak ripeness with
optimum flavor and nutritional value.
The hang-up is that local
foods mostly come in whole food
form. The dietitian in me thinks
this is the best part, whole food!!
Yet, whole food requires cooking,
or at least some prepping. If you
have been following my thought
process it might seem pretty clear
why I now have a business that
promotes and even teaches cooking
and offers local foods! As the local
food movement continues I believe
cooking will see a revival. The
traditions passed down in the kitchen
over holidays and family meals will
begin to be less of a time constraint
and more of a treasured moment.
Food that is caringly prepared
from seed all the way to table will
nourish your body, your family,
and your community in a way
that no packaged item will ever
achieve. Eat local, you deserve it!
Erin McCarthy, MS, RD, is a
Registered Dietitian who was
raised in Northern California. She
has worked in an array of health
industries as a Dietitian including
hospitals, private practice,
nutrigenomics, community health,
as well as the tech industry in San
Francisco. Her true love in work is
helping patients realize a higher
quality of life through food. She is a
proud supporter of local agriculture
in her business and personal life.
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SPECIALTY RETAILERS
& GROCERY STORES
FARMER PROFILE | BIANCHI ORCHARDS
FAMILY, FRIENDS, FUN, WALNUTS & WINE
BY NICOLE MOORE, MS
T
he dream of owning a farm began in the
early 1970’s when Anne and Ray Bianchi
met while attending College at Cal Poly San
Luis Obispo. The two were married in 1971
and by their 5th wedding anniversary the
Bianchis’ dream would soon become a reality.
The couple moved to Dairyville where they
rented a two story farm house on a 20-acre
parcel for 125 dollars per month. When the
owners decided to sell, the Bianchi’s jumped
on the opportunity to make their house into a
home. The Bianchi’s raised their five children
in that home and taught them each how to
tend to the orchards and care for the land.
Today, the Bianchi family enterprise exists on 84
acres, including 70 acres of Chandler Walnuts
and four acres of fruit trees. Their property
runs along the Sacramento River where alluvial
soil is abundant, therefore the Bianchi walnuts
are both highly nutritious and extremely tasty.
In fact, Anne’s daughter, Becky was reported
saying that their family walnuts are the most
delicious walnuts she has ever tasted. So when
Becky returned home from college, the Bianchi’s
decided to expand their marketplace and
began selling their product direct-to-consumer.
In addition, in the year 2013, the Bianchi’s
purchased an old barn built in the 1920’s
located on Highway 99, which they restored
and converted into a retail shop featuring their
walnuts and wine, and other locally produced
food products, including pistachios, almonds,
pecans and value added products, such as
walnuts and olive oils, jellies, jams and more.
Although the Bianchi family has their work
cut out for them, they live their lives by the
three “F” words: family, friends and fun, which
is exactly what you will find upon your visit
to their shop located on Highway 99 just
outside of Los Molinos. Bianchi Orchards
Walnuts and Wine Shop offers entertainment
for all ages and activities, which range from
wine tasting and enjoying live music to hay
rides and walnut picking and of course,
there are plenty of occasions for family,
friends and FUN! Visit our website www.
bianchiorchards.com for more information.
A & R Custom Butchering
22777 Antelope Blvd.,
Red Bluff, CA
530-527-6483
Enjoy the Store
Olive Pit
Kate Grissom
615 Main St.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 727-9016
2156 Solano Street
Corning, Ca 96021
530-824-4667
1-800-OLIVE PIT
www.olivepit.com
North State Grocery, Inc.
California Kitchen & Company
645 Main St
Red Bluff, CA 96080
530-529-2482
Rick Rutte
PO Box 439
Cottonwood, CA 96022
530-347-4621x109
Family owned and operated since 1967.
Open daily at 7am. The huge tasting
bar features olives, olive oil, balsamic
vinegar, nuts, and more. The café serves
breakfast & deli sandwiches, burgers
and espresso drinks. Wine and craft beer
tasting room features an array of local
wine and beer. Olive Pit is a proud supporter of Buy Fresh Buy Local.
Cook
643 Main St.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 690-2374
Discover...
About Nicole: As a graduate student in the
Nutrition Department at California State
University, Chico, Nicole Moore had a unique
opportunity to work with the local food
systems program on a project involving both
nutrition and agriculture. The project focused
on improving profitability and food safety
practices of producers in the north state. In
August of 2015, Nicole will leave Chico and
head north to Portland, Oregon where she
will further pursue her education at Oregon
Health and Science University to fulfill her
dream of becoming a Registered Dietitian.
thebounty.
Since 1916, Golden State Farm Credit has
been a trusted partner for the farmers and
ranchers that are the fabric of this region.
Golden State
Farm Credit
(800) 834-8698 • www.gsfarmcredit.com
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RESTAURANTS & CAFES
DISTRIBUTOR
FARMERS’ MARKETS
Country Haven
Happy Valley Fresh Fruit Company
Frontier Village Certified Farmers’ Market
Sandy Burkett
24675 Clement Ave
Los Molinos, CA 96055
530-526-2843
Steve Westaby
15999 Butterfield Road
Anderson, CA 96007
530-941-7072
swestaby@gmail.com
www.happyvalleyfresh.com
Sharon Druey
10098 Hwy 99E
Los Molinos, CA 96055
530-384-0345
River House Bed & Breakfast
826 Rio St
Red Bluff, CA 96080
530-529-0687
The Olive Hut
Happy Valley Fresh Fruit Company distributes
local fresh fruit grown in the far northern region of Sacramento Valley. HVF distributes to
stores featuring local fruit and school cafeterias. HVF has the goal of helping smaller farms
without the volume necessary to provide for
typical commercial packing houses. HVFFC is
a proud supporter of Buy Fresh Buy Local.
3487 Hwy 99W
Corning, CA 96021
530-824-5920
Olive Pit
Red Bluff Certified Farmers’ Market
Jason Bauer
PO Box 850
Red Bluff, CA 96080
530-527-6220 ext 301
jason@redbluffchamber.com
www.redbluffchamber.com
Come experience the Red Bluff-Tehama
County Chamber of Commerce Certified
Farmers’ Market, June through September.
Local produce as well as numerous vendors
are at each market. Our Wednesday Night
Market has live music Downtown. It’s season
is June 19th - September 11th from 5:00 to
8:00p.m. Saturday is 7:30 - Noon. The RBCFM is
a proud supporter of Buy Fresh Buy Local.
2156 Solano Street
Corning, Ca 96021
530-824-4667
1-800-OLIVE PIT
www.olivepit.com
FINANCING OUR LOCAL FARMS
MAKING SMALL BETS IN
THE REAL ECONOMY BY MARC NEMANIC
R
ecently, 3CORE formed the Small Farmer
Sustainability Fund. This Fund focuses on making
small loans to local farmers ranging from $10,000 to
$50,000. These loans aren’t big, but are intended to
help farmers make necessary adjustments: increase
their capacity; introduce a new crop; extend their
markets; and, build infrastructure like water systems,
green houses, solar systems and other improvements
that will save limited natural resources or extend the
resources used by a farm in a unique sustainable way.
In Butte, Glenn, & Tehama counties,
agriculture looms large. But even more important
is that many farms are small, producing local
products that are consumed locally.
Family owned and operated since 1967.
Open daily at 7am. The huge tasting bar
features olives, olive oil, balsamic vinegar,
nuts, and more. The café serves breakfast &
deli sandwiches, burgers and espresso drinks.
Wine and Craft Beer tasting room features an
array of local wine and beer. The Olive Pit is a
proud supporter of Buy Fresh Buy Local.
A recent Chico Enterprise Record editorial in
February regarding the North Valley Food Hub really
hit the nail on the head—do people really care where
their food comes from or what it took to get that
food onto their table? The editorial states that many
people do want to know. I know we do as well.
3CORE is a special purpose financial development
organization. Much like the big Wall Street banks,
3CORE acts as a go-between matching people and
projects with capital and advice. The difference is
that we have a mission and a conscience to help
people by investing in our local communities. Hard
to believe that you can be a capitalist with a heart!
B R A N D I N G • C O L L A T E R A L • W EB
Build your business in two
days. Intense branding
workshops that get you started
on running your business.
NEONHEADQUARTERS.COM
We know that locally grown food is the best food.
As a community capitalist, we asked ourselves what
we can do to make a difference. Many times it is
those small bets that make the biggest difference.
So if you are looking to generate your own
power, save water, make improvements to eliminate
waste and boost your production, or locate
high quality cold storage on your farm, then
you should call us. Patty Hess, our Director of
Lending, would love to hear from you and explore
how 3CORE can be your financing partner.
Patty can be reached at 893-8732 x203 or email her at
phess@3coreedc.org.
Marc is 3CORE Executive Director, a special purpose financial
institution serving Butte, Glenn, and Tehama counties and President of the 22-county California Finance Consortium (CFC).
3CORE provides small business and non-profit financing,
and helps its partner cities and counties with infrastructure,
technical assistance, business mentoring, feasibility studies
and public facilities. The CFC is a collaboration of the AEDC
(Eureka), Yuba-Sutter EDC (Yuba City), the SEDCorp (Auburn),
3CORE, and the Superior California Economic Development
(Redding). The CFC will be opening a regional financing fund
in 2016.
Since 2002, 3CORE has raised $5.35 million
from Rabobank, Small Business Administration,
Wells Fargo Bank, Tri-Counties Bank, Butte
Community Bank, US Bank, JP Morgan Chase
Bank, and Golden Valley Bank, to name a few.
NICOLE@NEONHEADQUARTERS.COM
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