real food. grown locally. shared equally.

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Food Education

Sierra Harvest offers a wide range of food education programs for K-12 students and adult learners. Our Farm to School program provides nutrition education to 96% of K-8 students in Western Nevada County. Adult programs include classes in propagation, composting, homesteading, and so much more.

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Food Production

Our Farmer Resource Hub provides education, technical support, and other services to beginning ranchers and farmers. Sierra Harvest partners with numerous regional agencies and organizations to provide advocacy, support, and resources to ensure healthy food is produced in the Sierra foothills.

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Food Access

Through programs Gold County Gleaning and MarketMatch, Sierra Harvest promotes and supports food access to the community. Working with key partners such as Interfaith Food Ministry, Gold Country Senior Services and Food Bank of Nevada County, we deliver fresh local food to families across the region.

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“The tenets and themes of Sierra Harvest mission are integral to the future of healthcare.”

-Dr. Glenn Gookin, Primary Care Physician, Chapa-De Indian Health

“When you’re farming and ranching, you’re not networking a lot. Sierra Harvest provided a mentorship, educational opportunities, and connected us with buyers. Now we are able to start teaching others.”

-Mira & Aaron Brinkman, Brinkman Family Ranch