When it comes to agriculture, big isn’t always better. Today 1% percent of farms operate 70% of the world’s farmland. As we experienced in early 2020, a centralized and monopolized agriculture system broke during a time of crises.
Now more than ever, there is an urgent call for what has been termed Whole-sum food: food that is nutritious, safe, humanely acquired, and is produced and distributed in a way that contributes positively to our environment and our local economy. Continue reading “Planning for Nevada County’s Food Future”
Ninth generation Californian, Amigo Bob Cantisano, 69 died of cancer on Dec 26th 2020. Many locals knew him as an eccentric, sometimes cantankerous hippy who freely espoused his encyclopedic knowledge on organic farming, pests, soils and compost to anyone who asked. But many didn’t fully comprehend his role in shaping the organic farming movement both throughout California but world-wide. 
Gift certificates now available for the Food Love Farm! It’s healthy and fun gift for kids (and adults!) of any age. These unique, versatile gifts can be used towards:
For the last 7 years, Malaika Bishop and Aimee Retzler have been building and guiding Sierra Harvest as co-directors. Starting March 1st, Malaika will be transitioning her role at Sierra Harvest to Stewardship Associate in order to make time to pursue her dream of starting her own farm! At that time Aimee Retzler will become the sole Executive Director of Sierra Harvest continuing to move our mission and vision forward along with our fabulous team of staff and volunteers. Malaika will continue to work with the organization focusing on stewardship and special projects. 
Nicole McNeely, Executive Director of the 
Most people love garlic for its pungent and sometimes spicy flavor, and the fullness it adds to dishes when it is used. Many claims are made as to garlic’s healing properties and immune booster qualities. I am a believer, and a big fan of the Alliums in general (plants in the onion family). There are some rogues out there, those odd people who you can’t quite trust who for whatever reason hate garlic. In my house, those people will be disappointed (though still welcomed), since I add garlic to most dishes at a rate far higher than is generally recommended in recipes! 
Volunteers make the wheels turn at Sierra Harvest and we are especially grateful for all of those who have jumped in during 2020 to help out during this time of increased community need! 
When Alexis saw people handing out organic plant starts next to her automotive repair shop, Geared Up Drive Train in Grass Valley, she knew there was something special going on.