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N E V A D A
G A R D E N I N G /
A G R I C U L T U R E
C O U N T Y
L I V I N G
WAYDE CARROLL
Information / Seminars / Events
SUSTAINABLE FOOD & FARM CONFERENCE:
An annual two-day event held in January
organized by farmers for farmers and the
community they serve. Program features
well known sustainable agriculture speakers,
and over 30 workshops for foodies, gardeners and farmers, plus local sustainable agriculture expo booths. Information:
FoodandFarmConference.com
NEVADA COUNTY FARM BUREAU: This is an
organization where those interested in farming and ranching have the opportunity to
stay informed and have a voice in managing
the county’s agricultural resources.
Membership is not just for farmers and
ranchers. The Farm Bureau is a family-oriented organization open to everyone. It is part
of the California Farm Bureau Federation
and provides a wide range of services, as
well as scholarships for graduating seniors.
Information: (530) 346-8146.
nevadacountyfarmbureau.com
NEVADA COUNTY RESOURCE
CONSERVATION DISTRICT (NCRCD): Offers
free landowner assistance. Areas covered
include erosion control, pond management,
invasive weed control, fuel management,
and rangeland and forestry health improvement. You can work with a staff member or
attend an educational program.
NCRCD holds seminars throughout the
year on such topics as Raising Backyard
Chickens, Attracting Wild Birds and Nevada
County Pollinators. Additional seminars are
held at the Nevada County Fair. Also on the
calendar are educational and outreach
events such as an Arbor Day program that
includes a native plant give away. In addition, the organization has a free loan
program where landowners can borrow
hand tools.
Office: 113 Presley Way, Grass Valley;
(530) 272-3417. ncrcd.org
Forest Charter School
Serving Placer, Nevada, Sierra and Yuba Counties
Block Classes, Co-ops, Independent Study, Homeschool,
College Preparatory classes, WASC Accredited
470 Searls Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959
A K-12 Personalized Learning Program
Learning Center in Foresthill, Truckee and Nevada City
Main Office (530) 265-4823
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www.forestcharter.com
Is Your Child
Thriving?
Visit our Tuition-Free K-8 Charter School
Downtown North San Juan’s Garden Store offers
Organic Soils, Amendments, Pest Control, Tools, Veggies,
Native Plants, Ornamentals…and so much more!
530-292-9000
Dig it!
29435 Hwy 49, Downtown North San Juan, CA
144 N E V A D A C O U N T Y G O L D
16229 Duggans Road
Grass Valley, CA 95949
Phone: 530.268.9990
www.sierramontessori.org
Small Class Sizes
Child-focused Instruction
Real World Responsibility
Project Experiences
High Tech Classrooms
Safe, Caring Environment
Lifetime Learning Orientation
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