Welcome

Cultivating Community North Valley is a network of organizations that provide education and resources to get people in the Chico area involved in local food. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to be involved in the local food movement, regardless of access to resources or language. Please feel free to explore our page. We hope you find our resources helpful and that you’ll join us in the local food movement.


  • Workshops


    Our hands-on workshops will deepen your food-growing knowledge.


    View Upcoming Workshops
  • Gardens


    Our community garden consultants can get your community garden growing in the right direction

    More about Gardens
  • Store


    We sell tools and supplies for low-income and small scale farmers at cost.


    Visit Store
  • EBT at Farmers’ Markets


    LEARN about growing food EARN extra tokens for farmers’ market* produce

    More Info

Get Involved

You can be a part of the local food movement today. Visit our events page to see our upcoming events and sign-up for a workshop.


    • Our partners

      The GRUB Education Program is a nonprofit organization that offers workshops and other services to educate people about growing their own food. Their core programs focus on adult and youth education, community gardening, and composting.

      Check out GRUB Education Program.

      The Organic Vegetable Project is a student-run farmer training program at the Chico State University Farm that works to educate future farmers in sustainable ways of growing food. The OVP hosts farmers markets to increase produce availability to the college community, and provides food for the Associated Students Food Services.

      Check out The OVP.

      cChaos is a nonprofit organization that works to provide consultation to improve nutrition and lifestyle choices, and increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables in under-served neighborhoods.

      Check out cChaos.

      The Center for Nutrition & Activity Promotion is a non-profit at Chico State University working to create healthy and livable communities in 17 northern California counties. CNAP provides shared resources for interdisciplinary student-faculty-staff research, as well as opportunities for civic engagement and service learning in nutrition education, food security, and physical activity programs.

      Check out CNAP.

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