Follow the BEET!

Did you see our team walking in the Human Race Event on May 4^th? In case you missed us, we were the ones wearing fruit and vegetable shirts and hats!

Our team raised over $4500!!! for the Farmers’ Market Food Stamp Match Program… a program that encourages families to use their CalFresh/EBT funds to purchase fruits, vegetables, meat, and plant starts at the farmers’market… by matching their EBT charges with up to $15 in “farmers’ market bucks”… great for family’s health and great for supporting our local farm businesses!

Our fundraising team was a huge collaboration between local businesses (like local farm vendors, the Westside Renaissance Market, and Parducci Winery), local healthcare clinics and staff (like Hillside Health Clinic and ARCH’s Healthcorps Navigators), local agencies (like NCO and the Planning and Prevention Unit at Mendocino County’s Public Health Dept.), as well as individuals from across the community.

Want to learn more about this program? Interested in donating? Check it out on the Farmers’ Market Food Stamp Match Program webpage.

B.E.A.N.S. is Hiring High School Students!



BEANS teens Devina and Alasia giving out delicious samples at the Willits Food Bank this summer



BEANS (Better Eating, Activity and Nutrition for Students) is hiring responsible and motivated high school students  who are interested in cooking, healthy food and teaching to become Teen Nutrition Advocates in Willits, Ukiah and Fort Bragg.

Earn Community Service Hours, Job Skills, Great Experience for College Applications and $1000!

Click HERE for a full description and application

Find out what we've been doing these past few years HERE

In Fort Bragg?  Click HERE for info on Ft. Bragg BEANS

TELL YOUR FRIENDS!!

The California Right To Know Genetically Engineered Food Act

The purpose of this measure is to create and enforce the fundamental right of the people of California to be fully informed about whether the food they purchase and eat is genetically engineered and not misbranded as natural so that they can choose for themselves whether to purchase and eat such foods. It shall be liberally construed to fulfill this purpose.

Government scientists have stated that the artificial insertion of DNA into plants, a technique unique to genetic engineering, can cause a variety of significant problems with plant foods. Such genetic engineering can increase the levels of known toxicants in foods and introduce new toxicants and health concerns.

Without disclosure, consumers of genetically engineered food can unknowingly violate their own dietary and religious restrictions.

All those who sign the petitions to Label GMOs must be registered voters in California. One can register to vote and immediately sign the petition. 550,000 signatures are needed statewide to qualify as an Initiative. Please sign a petition in Ukiah at Mulligan Books and Seeds (208 S. State St), Three Sisters (112 S. School St), or usually on weekends from noon to 5 in front of the Ukiah Coop (721 S. State St.).

You can find more information on our How To Eat Healthy Page.

Do you want to help our local institutions purchase more local food?

North Coast Opportunities' Community Action Agency is now hiring a Farm to Fork Coordinator!



Specific duties include:

1. Increase the purchase and utilization of fresh, local produce by institutional buyers by at least 10%.
2. Develop & strengthen community resources that will support an infrastructure that will enable institutions to purchase more local foods.
3. Increase the capacity of schools to incorporate specialty crops into meals by arranging for specialized training and support to food service workers.
4. Increase farmers' understanding of and access to institutional markets so they can develop responsive production plans & demonstrate an increase in sales to local institutions and businesses.
5. Complete special projects as assigned or required.
   
6. Align work behaviors in conformance with NCO's Mission, Vision, and Values.

For information about the position, including an application and more detailed job description click here


To view the position listing on NCO's website, click here