A group has formed in Nevada County with the mission to protect our right to grown, produce and distribute our own foods. Here is the mission statement of the group: Our mission is to ensure that citizens are able to buy food from their neighbors, and that government agencies do not infringe on our rights [...]

The third installment in my postings about “Dinner at….”, features Erin Thiem, working mother of 2 energetic boys. Erin is the owner of the Outside Inn. I have mentioned The Outside Inn a few times in my blog, most recently making mention of the Free Vegetable Stand. Erin has taken 2 classes at In the [...]

Tomorrow morning starting at 6 am, Joe and our friend Greg, of Greg’s Organic Tomatoes will be canning hundreds of pounds of tomatoes. Stay tuned for what is to come…….I am hoping for many, many jars of sauce and tomatoes for the winter. Greg’s farm is located on West Main St in Grass Valley on [...]

I am a part of a dynamic local organization called Live Healthy Nevada County. Have you heard of it?   We are committed to improving walkability, bikeability, transportation, and access to healthy foods in Nevada County. Formed in January 2008 in response to findings from a community wellness summit addressing the growing obesity epidemic, the [...]