Regional
Food System Collaboration
Objective #4: Develop and advocate for a regional sustainable food system.
Community food system: one in which food production, processing, distribution, and consumption are geographically integrated and benefit the environment, economy, and social and nutritional health of a particular community.
USDA Office of Community Food Systems
Eastside Producers Informational Collaborative (EPIC)
LSFP is partnering with nonprofits, production growers, and local food advocates to plan for the future of food and farming in the Northeastern CA. Our rural, mountainous region has unique strengths and challenges in this era of mega-fires and climate instability. Working together we hope to build regional resilience.
Calling farmers, ranchers, market gardeners, orchardists, and local food producers. Join us and become part of a team of working to strengthen the Northeastern CA foodshed. Our next EPIC meeting will be scheduled soon.
Quincy Farmers Market
Feather River Food Co-op, Lost Sierra Food Project, Plumas Arts, and Rich Bar Taproom are collaborating to revitalize the Quincy Farmer’s Market. The market will take place in the backyard of Rich Bar monthly on the second Wednesday of every month June-October beginning in 2025.
The Quincy Farmers Market’s mission is to promote sustainable agriculture, foster economic, social, and environmental justice, and create a welcoming space for community interaction and growth.
Learn how to get involved as a sponsor, volunteer, or vendor here.
