Welcome to the North Coast Chapter page!

Be on the look out for Local Food Month information!!

Download the Local Food Month calendar

Local Food Month is a county-wide celebration of local food, local farmers, and local abundance, intended to raise awareness of agriculture and healthy food systems in Humboldt County.  Throughout September, a series of events provide opportunities to enjoy and learn about local foods and the people who produce them.  Each event brings people together to share food and fun in support of Humboldt County agriculture.

Local Restaurants Buy Fresh, Buy Local
Look for participating restaurants displaying our Buy Fresh Buy Local decal in their windows. This CAFF identification shows that they are buying from local farmers and have special menu items using local food from our regional farmers.

CAFF is launching innovative local dinners with restaurant partners that promote the local farms that supply the menu items.  This year we are launching the season earlier with restaurants June through August with a final celebration of local food month in September. Download a Produce Availibility Chart

Look for these upcoming Local Food dinners with participating restaurants:

• F Street Café  Friday, June 19th 1630 F Street Eureka

There will be two seatings at 6pm and 8pm. Please call 268-8959 for reservations. The menu celebrates Humboldt county with roasted vegetable pizzeta – squash from Willow Creek Farms-  Cypress Grove Chevre crostini on Brio Bread, salad of baby lettuces from Little River Farms, grilled local lamb loin with Canario beans from Guintoli Farms and Spinach from Little River Farms.  Wine will be paired with the menu.  Visit www.fstreetcafe.com for more information and pricing.

• Wildflower July  24th 1604 G Street Arcata, CA Local food dinner. More details to come.
• Avalon August 10th - 14th 615 3rd Street Eureka Local food dinner every evening that week. More details to come.
• Japhy's TBA 1563 G Street Arcata, CA
• Don’t miss a special art exhibit of E. Chris Wisner's food and farming photographs at Wildflower Café 1604 G Street Arcata, CA July 9th to July 30th.  Wisner is the ultra-talented photographer for CAFF’s annual Farm to Table calendar. www.ecwisner.com 

Local Options Directory

Check out Humboldt’s Local Food Guide within the pages of the Independent Business Alliance’s Local Options Directory. View the Local Food Guide online at http://guide.buylocalca.org/PDFs/CAFF_humbolt_08.pdf. The guide is a complete listing of over 150 local farmers, their products, and how to access them. It includes information on Community Supported Agriculture farms, U Pick and Farm Stand sites, farmers’ market schedules, local vintners and more.

Humboldt Policy Update

Humboldt’s General Plan is in the long process of being updated and we’re rallying community members to become involved.  We’ve been able to bring all the farmers’ market associations together in a common position statement on the County General Plan update.

The position statement is calling for stronger zoning protections and expanded incentive programs to protect Humboldt's best farmlands. Click here to read the one page document . Call 268-3704 or visit the county’s website at www.planupdate.org to learn more about the General Plan Update including how you can participate and a schedule of community meetings and public hearings. (For now, clicking on the “add me to the Humboldt County GPU list” will get your comments to the right place until the appropriate link can be updated). Come out to the next GP meeting to make your voice heard!

General Plan hearings should recommence in late September. Our voices are powerful voices. Please consider commenting on the GP because it will affect you!

About Humboldt

The Humboldt chapter of CAFF was established in 2006 to serve as a hub for community projects relating to the region’s food system. Our goals are to:

• Promote Humboldt County agriculture and small family farm
• Increase community knowledge of local food systems
• Improve food security by addressing access, affordability, and education
• Develop new markets for Humboldt County agriculture

Current Projects

Our efforts are organized under innovative programs that include:

Farm-to-School

Nutrition education for the youth of Humboldt County: Farm fieldtrips, farmers’ market fieldtrips, farmer-in-the-classroom visits, school garden activities and teacher trainings.

Community Food System Education

Education and promotion that keeps local family farming in the forefront including: farm tours, the Humboldt County Farm to Table Calendar, community forums, and local food month activities.

Agricultural Market Development

Our efforts bridge the existing gap between producers and institutions, creating new, lucrative marketing opportunities for area farmers.

• Promote Humboldt County agriculture and small family farm
• Increase community knowledge of local food systems
• Improve food security by addressing access, affordability, and education
• Develop new markets for Humboldt County agriculture

Bayside Park: Arcata Educational Farm
Humboldt County Farm Bureau
Humboldt County Office of Education
North Coast Growers Association
Redwood Roots Farm
University of California Cooperative Extension
Southern Humboldt Farmers’ Market Association
Humboldt State University Students for Community Food

Although Humboldt is a newer chapter we’re full of vision and energy! Join the Chapter by becoming a CAFF member or contact us to volunteer.

Michelle Wyler
Food Systems Regional Program Manager
922 E Street Suite 202
Eureka, CA 95501
707-444-3255
707-362-0398 cell
707-444-2589 fax
michelle@caff.org

Melanie Patrick
Market Development Coordinator
922 E Street, Suite 202
Eureka, CA 95501
707-822-0464
510-543-5070 cell
melanie@caff.org

 
Humboldt CAFF state board representative:
To contact our board members, please click here.

Erin Derden-Little, Farmer

edl10@yahoo.com

Volunteer opportunities for any of these events are available now. Please call (707) 444 -3255 or email humboldt@caff.org to get involved!

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