FoodWineArt Insider: What’s Up In Our Region
CHRIS STEVENS COURTYARD A walkway in downtown Grass Valley has been dedicated in honor of U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens—epitomizing the spirit of coming together in small towns. The Chris Stevens Courtyard is a 10-foot wide by 100-foot long walkway, decorated with a bronze plaque and archway, in the middle of Mill Street. The location dates […]
Sustainable Food and Farm Conference is Feb. 7-10 in Grass Valley
Every year, farmers and those who love local food come together for an extended weekend of learning and networking at Sierra Harvest’s Sustainable Food and Farm Conference. Beyond a fun reunion for foodies, the event is making a noticeable difference in Nevada County’s agricultural community, said Sierra Harvest’s Co-Executive Director Malaika Bishop. According to Nevada […]
Sierra Harvest presents Food and Farm Conference on February 9-11
Farmers and ranchers are coming from all over the West Coast to gather in Grass Valley on February 9-11 for Sierra Harvest’s 2018 Sustainable Food and Farm Conference. Over 500 farmers, foodies and homesteaders will come to learn first-hand from local and national experts in the sustainable food and farming movement, tour sustainable minded farms […]
Opinion: Why is local, sustainable food important?
Editor’s note: Michael Spencer, communications committee member of the Nevada County Democrats, submitted this written summary of a presentation by Eric Dickerson made at the group’s First Tuesday Democratic Forum held August 6, 2013, entitled “Why Is Local Sustainable Food Important?” This is an Op-Ed article: Democrats were provided with an excellent explanation at their […]
Sustainable Food and Farm Conference on January 19-20
Nevada County’s Sustainable Food and Farm Conference will once again bring together an internationally renowned panel of speakers, local and national farming related businesses and organizations, and the public, for a weekend full of informative lectures, lively discussion, a food and farming exposition, plus numerous workshops for all levels of farming and ranching. Coming early […]