Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Petaluma Bounty Healthy Food for Everyone ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.petalumabounty.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [What We Know About the 2026 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program](https://www.petalumabounty.org/what-we-know-about-the-2026-senior-farmers-market-nutrition-program/) - July rollout plans are in the works. - [Petaluma Bounty's Next Chapter Begins with Fiscal Sponsor, Inquiring Systems Inc.](https://www.petalumabounty.org/petaluma-bountys-next-chapter-begins-with-fiscal-sponsor-inquiring-systems-inc/) - We are grateful for our emergency fiscal sponsor and community support. - [Come to Our FREE Seed Swap on Saturday, Feb. 14](https://www.petalumabounty.org/come-to-our-seed-swap-on-saturday-feb-14/) - Bring your extra seeds, cookbooks, gardening books to pass along! - [Growing Together: Recent Milestones in Petaluma Bounty’s Community Garden Work](https://www.petalumabounty.org/growing-together-recent-milestones-in-petaluma-bountys-community-garden-work/) - Why we believe community gardens are so important, and what we are doing to support them. - [Why Petaluma Bounty Needs to Raise $100,000 by Spring 2026](https://www.petalumabounty.org/why-petaluma-bounty-needs-to-raise-100000-by-spring-2026/) - Help us keep the community farm and food access programs going. - [Worth the Wait! Our 16th Annual Spring Plant Sale is on April 25, 2026](https://www.petalumabounty.org/worth-the-wait-our-16th-annual-spring-plant-sale-is-on-april-25-2026/) - Come get affordably priced, healthy veggie, herb, and flower starts. - [USDA Feature Highlights Petaluma Bounty and Partners' Farmers Market Project](https://www.petalumabounty.org/usda-feature-highlights-petaluma-bounty-and-partners-farmers-market-project/) - The project used community-based participatory research to identify obstacles and potential solutions to make farmers’ markets more inclusive, welcoming, and inviting for the whole community. - [More 2026 Spring Plant Sale Days Ahead](https://www.petalumabounty.org/more-2026-spring-plant-sale-days-ahead/) - Tomatoes, squashes, peppers, brassicas, flowers, and more! - [Volunteers Needed at Our Spring Pre-Plant Sales](https://www.petalumabounty.org/volunteers-needed-at-our-spring-pre-plant-sales/) - We need help on April 11 & 16. - [NEW: Pre-Plant Sales on Saturday, April 11, and Thursday April 16, 2026](https://www.petalumabounty.org/new-pre-plant-sale-on-thursday-april-16-2026/) - We have tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, squashes, melons ready to plant! - [FREE Spring in the Garden Workshop by Master Gardeners on Saturday, April 25, 2026 (Updated)](https://www.petalumabounty.org/free-spring-in-the-garden-workshop-by-master-gardeners-on-saturday-april-11-2026/) - The workshop will be held on the day of Petaluma Bounty's plant sale. It was postponed due to rain in the forecast for the originally scheduled date. - [FREE Container Garden Workshop by Master Gardeners on May 2](https://www.petalumabounty.org/free-container-garden-workshop-by-master-gardeners-on-may-2/) - Supplies will be provided and you'll take home a portable garden! - [Join Us on March 28 for a Community Workday in Honor of Farmworker Rights](https://www.petalumabounty.org/join-us-our-2026-farmworker-rights-day-of-service/) - Join us for on the farm on Saturday, March 28, 2026. We'll have volunteer activities from 9 a.m. to noon. Even if you can't stay the whole time, we'd love to have you participate. Sign up for a spot at Calendly.com/PetalumaBounty Sign up to participate! Kids are welcome with an accompanying adult. Every year in late - [Free Compost Available for Pick Up — Limit Five 5-Gallon Buckets Per Season](https://www.petalumabounty.org/free-compost-available-for-pick-up-limit-five-5-gallon-buckets-per-season/) - The 5-bucket limit is because this is a community resource for all to share. - [World Centric Visits Petaluma Bounty for a Day of Service](https://www.petalumabounty.org/world-centric-visits-petaluma-bounty-for-a-day-of-service/) - Petaluma Bounty is happy to host workplace teams for volunteering and team building efforts. - [New Program Prescribes Food as Medicine](https://www.petalumabounty.org/new-program-prescribes-food-as-medicine/) - Food donations from farmers markets, collected by Bounty Hunters, are distributed for free to Petaluma Healthcare Center patients who need them most. - [Weekly Farm Volunteer Hours to Restart for 2026](https://www.petalumabounty.org/weekly-farm-volunteer-hours-to-restart-for-2026/) - Wednesday mornings starting Jan. 28, and Saturday mornings starting Feb. 7! - [Easily Make Tax-Deductible Donations via Petaluma Bounty's Donorbox!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/easily-make-tax-deductible-donations-via-petaluma-bountys-donorbox/) - We're halfway to our fundraising goal, but we still need your help! With our new Donorbox account, we can accept your tax-deductible donation starting at $3, and you'll get a receipt letter immediately. Click here for Petaluma Bounty's Donorbox Credit card, Venmo, Amazon Pay, and other payments are accepted. A big thanks to our fiscal - [Our 2024 Annual Impact Report](https://www.petalumabounty.org/our-2024-annual-impact-report/) - While the year wasn't without challenges, 2024 showed the many possibilities with a growing team and community support. - [Volunteers Welcome on MLK Day on Jan. 19, 2026](https://www.petalumabounty.org/volunteers-welcome-on-mlk-day-on-jan-19-2026/) - Sign up to volunteer from 9am-noon on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. - [Share Our Flyer and Spread the Word of Our Fundraising Campaign to Keep the Farm Open](https://www.petalumabounty.org/share-our-flyer-and-spread-the-word-of-our-fundraising-campaign-to-keep-the-farm-open/) - Hello, Friends! We have a flyer for our fundraising campaign to keep the farm open. Can you help spread the word? Download the flyer and send it to your contacts and post it on your social media! We need to raise $100,000 by spring 2026 to cover the farmer's salary and farm expenses for the - [Which Farmers Markets are Open During the Winter Months?](https://www.petalumabounty.org/which-farmers-markets-are-open-during-the-winter-months/) - Many local farmers markets are open year-round, with a rich selection of winter produce and holiday gifts. - [We Need Your Support! Donate Now to Secure Petaluma Bounty’s Future](https://www.petalumabounty.org/we-need-your-support-donate-now-to-secure-petaluma-bountys-future/) - We need to raise at least $100,000 to cover farm and program expenses for 2026. - [An Update on Petaluma Bounty's Status](https://www.petalumabounty.org/an-update-on-petaluma-bountys-status/) - Petaluma Bounty is now operating as a fiscally-sponsored program of San Antonio Valley Ranch, the agricultural arm of the Eames Institute, a 501(c)(3) public charity. Fiscal sponsorship is a very common way for nonprofits to support charitable and educational projects and programs. This is a short-term arrangement to give Petaluma Bounty time and support to - [Where You Can Get Food Assistance in Sonoma County, CA](https://www.petalumabounty.org/where-you-can-get-food-assistance-in-sonoma-county-ca/) - With November CalFresh benefits delayed, community service providers are working hard to strengthen safety nets for the food insecure. - [Reinvigorating the Sharing Ethic with Bounty Hunters](https://www.petalumabounty.org/reinvigorating-the-sharing-ethic-with-bounty-hunters/) - Be Part of the Solution Updated October 2025. The Bounty Hunters program invites community members to turn a food waste problem into a food access solution through the power of sharing our abundance. In Sonoma County, we have a serious food distribution problem: One in five families live with hunger, while at the same time, - [Federal Shutdown Impact: November CalFresh Delayed, WIC & Senior FMNP Continue](https://www.petalumabounty.org/potential-delays-to-november-calfresh-due-to-federal-shutdown/) - Redwood Empire Food Bank and other resources are available to people who need immediate food assistance. - [A Guide to Petaluma Bounty’s Programs, Events, Volunteer Opportunities, and Resources in 2025](https://www.petalumabounty.org/a-guide-to-petaluma-bountys-programs-events-volunteer-opportunities-and-resources-in-2025/) - NOTE: This post was updated on Oct. 27, 2025. Volunteer Program After October 2025, our volunteer program will be paused for newcomers until further notice. This is due to Petaluma Bounty's transition away from Petaluma People Services Center. Volunteers familiar with our farm are welcome to join us on the farm on Wednesdays and Saturdays, - [A Guide to Petaluma Bounty's Programs, Events, Volunteer Opportunities, and Resources in 2024](https://www.petalumabounty.org/a-guide-to-petaluma-bountys-programs-events-and-resources-in-2024/) - Learn about our programs, events, resources, partnerships, and more. - [NEW! Bounty Hunters Add Petaluma East Side Farmers Market as Gleaning Site](https://www.petalumabounty.org/new-bounty-hunters-add-petaluma-east-side-farmers-market-as-gleaning-site/) - Petaluma Bounty's gleaning program recently added Petaluma's Tuesday farmers market as a glean site. - [Join Us on Oct. 25 at our Harvest Party](https://www.petalumabounty.org/join-us-on-the-farm-2025-harvest-party/) - Let's gather in celebration of the season and enjoy our community spirit! - [Brews and Bites 2017 is July 31st!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/brews-and-bites-2017-is-july-31st/) - Are you excited to celebrate our shared accomplishments at our annual FUNdraiser at Lagunitas? Tickets are now on sale at http://brewsandbites2017.bpt.me/ For more information about the event, or to help us spread the word, feel free to share the facebook event link to let your friends know you'll be there!- https://www.facebook.com/events/539220242868366/ Brews and Bites Sponsorship - [Join Bounty Farm at the Annual MLK Day of Service](https://www.petalumabounty.org/2232/) - Petaluma Bounty hosts 5th Annual Day of Service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Monday, January 15th; 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Join your fellow community members for a day ON, not a day off by making a positive social impact in your community. Petaluma Bounty invites community members to join their neighbors at - [All Farmers' Market L.I.F.E. incentives increased to $20 for September!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/all-farmers-market-l-i-f-e-incentives-increased-to-20-for-september/) - In celebration of the glorious harvests at local farmers' markets and recognition of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month and National Hunger Action month, Petaluma Bounty is launching our "Growing Change" campaign for the month of September. Incentives at all farmers' markets participating in Farmers' Market L.I.F.E. (Local Incentive for Food and Economy) will increase to $20 - [Brews and Bites will sure delight!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/brews-and-bites-will-sure-delight/) - For the full press release, please click here. Celebrating our shared successes at the 6th Annual Brews and Bites for Bounty Fundraiser Petaluma, California – July 12, 2017 – Announcing Brews and Bites for Bounty, a fundraising event for Petaluma Bounty on Monday, July 31st from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. The event features rocking tunes - [Produce Donations Accepted at Bounty Farm](https://www.petalumabounty.org/produce-donations-accepted-at-bounty-farm/) - This week's produce from the farm as been redirected to Sonoma Family Meal, an organization that provides hot meals for those affected by the wildfires. If you have extra produce, you may drop it off to the Bounty Farm every day from 9am-6pm. We will make regular deliveries to facilities that are cooking for evacuees. - [Ensure Community Food Security and Food Growing is a shared value in Petaluma- City of Petaluma General Plan Update Process needs your input!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/ensure-community-food-security-and-food-growing-is-a-shared-value-in-petaluma-city-of-petaluma-general-plan-update-process-needs-your-input/) - This evening, Petaluma Bounty encourages our community to show up for the Community Visioning Session for the City General Plan update. Scheduled for this evening, this is a time for community members to weigh in on the values, vision, and direction of our shared General Plan (September 29th at 6:30 pm https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89326951855) Although the General - [Our 2025 Farm Stand is Open Every Thursday, 3-6 p.m.](https://www.petalumabounty.org/our-farm-stand-is-opening-in-3-2/) - Our farm stand will open on May 22, and will be open every Thursday from 3-6 p.m. - [An Update on Petaluma Bounty’s Transition — and an Invitation to Gather in Gratitude at Our Final Harvest Party as a PPSC Program](https://www.petalumabounty.org/an-update-on-petaluma-bountys-transition-and-an-invitation-to-gather-in-gratitude-at-our-final-harvest-party-as-a-ppsc-program/) - Come to the farm on Saturday, Oct. 25, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. - [Free Compost Service Halted at Petaluma Bounty Community Farm](https://www.petalumabounty.org/free-compost-available-for-pick-up-at-our-farm/) - Please refer to Zero Waste Sonoma for other compost hubs. - [That's a Wrap for Our 2025 Farm Stand](https://www.petalumabounty.org/thats-a-wrap-for-our-2025-farm-stand/) - Our last day was Oct. 9, 2025. - [Refunds for Prepaid Bounty Bags and Free Produce for All, With Priority to Those in Need](https://www.petalumabounty.org/refunds-for-prepaid-bounty-bags-and-free-produce-for-all/) - CSA members who prepaid for the entire season will get refunds for October and beyond. - [A Trip Down Memory Lane](https://www.petalumabounty.org/a-trip-down-memory-lane/) - These photos from Petaluma Bounty's archive (2008-2010) remind us of how it all began. - [Mark Your Calendars! Container Garden Workshop by Master Gardeners Coming Up on Oct. 18](https://www.petalumabounty.org/mark-your-calendars-container-garden-workshop-by-master-gardeners-coming-up-on-oct-18/) - The free workshop will be in the Unity Garden on our farm. - [Everything You Need to Know About Our 2025 Fall Plant Sale — Including the Plant List](https://www.petalumabounty.org/everything-you-need-to-know-about-our-2025-fall-plant-sale-including-the-plant-list/) - The sale will be on Sept. 13. - [All About the 2025 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) in Sonoma County, CA](https://www.petalumabounty.org/all-about-the-2025-senior-farmers-market-nutrition-program-sfmnp-in-sonoma-county-ca/) - The program provides $50 preloaded cards that eligible seniors can use to purchase fresh fruits, veggies, herbs, and honey at approved farmers markets. - [2025 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) Distribution to Continue into September](https://www.petalumabounty.org/2025-senior-farmers-market-nutrition-program-sfmnp-distribution-to-continue-into-september/) - Seniors age 60 and over, with income no more than 185% of Federal Poverty Guidelines can get a $50 farmers market card while supplies last. - [Mark Your Calendars! Our 2025 Fall Plant Sale is Scheduled for September 13](https://www.petalumabounty.org/our-2025-fall-plant-sale-is-scheduled-for-september-13/) - 9 to 10 a.m. for CalFresh and customers with health/mobility challenges. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., open to all! - [Come Get Fresh Produce at Our Farm Stand & Bounty Bags CSA](https://www.petalumabounty.org/come-get-fresh-produce-at-our-farm-stand-bounty-bags-csa/) - Farm stand is open every Thursday. Our CSA program offers U-pick perks! - [Click here for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) Proxy Form (English & Spanish)](https://www.petalumabounty.org/click-here-for-the-senior-farmers-market-nutrition-program-sfmnp-proxy-form-english-spanish/) - Seniors can designate an individual to act as their authorized representative or “Proxy” to sign and receive a SFMNP card and make purchases at authorized farmers markets. - [Petaluma Bounty's Distribution Schedule for 2025 SFMNP (Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program)](https://www.petalumabounty.org/petaluma-bountys-distribution-schedule-for-2025-sfmnp-senior-farmers-market-nutrition-program/) - Distribution begins on August 5 and will continue through August 30 at several farmers markets. - [In August, Celebrate Farmers Markets at Peak Season — Bingo and Prizes Await!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/in-august-celebrate-farmers-markets-at-peak-season-bingo-and-prizes-await/) - There are many reasons to support your local farmers market, one visit at a time. - [More Than Convenience — Farmers Markets Offer Online/Curbside Service for Many Reasons](https://www.petalumabounty.org/petaluma-santa-rosa-farmers-markets-offer-online-order-curbside-service/) - Curbside service began during the pandemic and continues at markets in Petaluma and Santa Rosa. - [Community-Based Food Networks Aim to Strengthen Local Food Security](https://www.petalumabounty.org/community-based-food-networks-aim-to-strengthen-local-food-security/) - Local Community-Based Food Networks (CBFNs) will serve as the foundation of the California North Coast Emergency Food System. - [2025 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) Delayed Until August 1](https://www.petalumabounty.org/2025-senior-farmers-market-nutrition-program-sfmnp-delayed-until-august-1/) - You can get on a notification list to stay informed by contacting the Sonoma County Area Agency on Aging. - [Stay Hydrated and Cool All Summer Long with Farmers Markets](https://www.petalumabounty.org/stay-hydrated-and-cool-all-summer-long-with-farmers-markets/) - Eat you hydration! Check out a list of water-rich produce at the farmers markets and other tips to stay cool. - [Community Garden Gets a Refresh at Senior Housing Complex](https://www.petalumabounty.org/community-garden-gets-a-refresh-at-senior-apartment-complex/) - Volunteers and funds from the Intergenerational Gardening Initiative made the transformation happen. - [Find Free and Low-Cost Food in Petaluma with Our 2025 Food Resource Guide (English and Spanish)](https://www.petalumabounty.org/find-free-and-low-cost-food-in-petaluma-with-our-2025-food-resource-guide-english-and-spanish/) - Where you can get free or low-cost hot meals, free groceries, and more. - [Spend Summer Sundays at the NEW Farmers Market in Downtown Santa Rosa](https://www.petalumabounty.org/spend-summer-sundays-at-the-new-farmers-market-in-downtown-santa-rosa/) - A new farmers market has sprung up in downtown Santa Rosa, open Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this summer. - [Got CalFresh Questions? Sonoma County Human Services Will Visit a Farmers Market to Answer Them](https://www.petalumabounty.org/got-calfresh-questions-sonoma-county-human-services-will-visit-a-farmers-market-to-answer-them/) - Get your CalFresh enrollment questions answered at Santa Rosa Farmers Market on Farmers Lane on Wednesday, May 28, from 9-11 a.m. - [May is CalFresh Awareness Month: Fresh Food, Community Connections](https://www.petalumabounty.org/may-is-calfresh-awareness-month-fresh-food-community-connections/) - CalFresh enrollment assistance info, mental health outreach, and more are planned at local farmers markets. - [Missed Our Spring Plant Sale? Come by on Wednesday, April 30](https://www.petalumabounty.org/missed-our-spring-plant-sale-come-by-on-wednesday-april-30/) - Come to our farm at 55 Shasta Ave., Petaluma, on Wednesday, April 30, between 4 and 6 p.m. - [Arianna Joins Petaluma Bounty as Farm Assistant](https://www.petalumabounty.org/arianna-joins-petaluma-bounty-as-farm-assistant/) - Arianna is a Sonoma County native whose passion for plants started at a young age. - [Our 2025 Spring Plant Sale is on Saturday, April 26 — Here's Everything You Need to Know](https://www.petalumabounty.org/see-the-plant-list-for-our-2025-spring-plant-sale/) - Find the plant list, payments accepted, and more info about our 15th Annual Spring Plant Sale. - [We Are Hiring a Community Gardens & Engagement Coordinator](https://www.petalumabounty.org/we-are-hiring-a-community-gardens-engagement-coordinator/) - Help build and sustain local community gardens, coordinate the demonstration garden on the farm, and support planning and execution of events on the farm. - [Our 2022-2023 Combined Year End Report](https://www.petalumabounty.org/2022-2023-combined-year-end-reports-3/) - The Covid-19 pandemic impacted our staffing, programs, and community engagement but not our commitment to our mission. - [What the AmeriCorps 'Neighbor to Neighbor' Program Means to Petaluma Bounty](https://www.petalumabounty.org/what-the-americorps-neighbor-to-neighbor-program-means-to-petaluma-bounty/) - The two AmeriCorps fellows for the 2024-25 service year have specific goals for volunteer recruitment and fundraising. - [Volunteer at Our Spring Plant Sale!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/volunteer-at-our-spring-plant-sale/) - Sign up for a 2-hour-ish shift between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. - [César Chávez & Dolores Huerta Day of Service Prompts Actions and Reflections](https://www.petalumabounty.org/cesar-chavez-dolores-huerta-day-of-service-prompts-actions-and-reflections/) - VIDAS Legal led a discussion about considering farmworkers and supporting immigrants. - [VIDAS (Vital Immigrant Defense Advocacy & Services to present at our César Chávez Day of Service](https://www.petalumabounty.org/day-of-service-in-honor-of-cesar-chavez-dolores-huerta-join-us/) - Volunteer spots are still open for the event on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Folks are welcome to come just for VIDAS' presentation. - [Stephanie Joins Petaluma Bounty as Second AmeriCorps Fellow for 2024/25 Season](https://www.petalumabounty.org/stephanie-joins-petaluma-bounty-as-second-americorps-fellow-for-2024-25-season/) - Stephanie worked at a public accounting firm before switching gears to pursue community-focused work. - [April at the Farmers Markets: Growing Community & Celebrating Mother Earth](https://www.petalumabounty.org/april-at-the-farmers-markets-growing-community-celebrating-mother-earth/) - See a list of free family-friendly events at our local farmers markets and beyond. - [Bounty's Allison Speaks at Petaluma Garden Club to an Engaged Crowd](https://www.petalumabounty.org/bountys-allison-speaks-at-petaluma-garden-club-to-an-engaged-crowd/) - One of the Garden Club organizers gifted Allison a rock with Petaluma Bounty’s logo painted on! - [Our 15th Annual Spring Plant Sale is on April 26, 2025](https://www.petalumabounty.org/our-15th-annual-spring-plant-sale-is-on-april-26-2025/) - 9-10 a.m. is reserved for the immunocompromised, mobility challenged, and customers using CalFresh/EBT. - [Volunteers, Take Our Survey and Help Us Improve!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/volunteers-take-our-survey-and-help-us-improve/) - Take the survey by March 31, 2025, to be entered into a raffle to win a Petaluma Bounty T-shirt. - [Our Commitment to Building a Diverse and Resilient Community](https://www.petalumabounty.org/our-commitment-to-building-a-diverse-and-resilient-community/) - There is divisiveness at all levels and it is not clear to most how we will get to the other side of the tumultuous transition that we are in. But it is also a time to lift up what is good, important, and right. - [Spring Awakens: The First Day of Spring & What It Means for Our Farmers Markets](https://www.petalumabounty.org/spring-awakens-the-first-day-of-spring-what-it-means-for-our-farmers-markets/) - Winter root vegetables will make way for vibrant spring greens and early fruits soon. - [All Welcome at Petaluma Garden Club's March 10 Meeting Featuring Petaluma Bounty](https://www.petalumabounty.org/all-welcome-at-petaluma-garden-clubs-march-10-meeting-featuring-petaluma-bounty/) - No RSVP necessary. Come and hear Allison speak about local food recovery and food security topics. - [Mark Your Calendars for Our 2025 Events](https://www.petalumabounty.org/mark-your-calendars-for-our-2025-events/) - Check out the dates of our 2025 plant sales and more. - [Big Turnout for Our 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service](https://www.petalumabounty.org/big-turnout-for-our-2025-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-day-of-service/) - More than 70 people came to our farm for "A Day on, not a day off." - [Attend an Info Meeting and Sign Up to Be an eWIC Farmers Market Vendor](https://www.petalumabounty.org/attend-an-info-meeting-and-sign-up-to-be-an-ewic-farmers-market-vendor/) - All vendors must go through an approval process to be able to accept electronic benefits (WIC, SFMNP). - [Local Gardeners Brave the Rain for Petaluma Bounty's Seed Swap](https://www.petalumabounty.org/local-gardeners-brave-the-rain-for-petaluma-bountys-seed-swap/) - About 100 gardeners walked away with seeds to plant. - [We Are Hiring a Farm Assistant](https://www.petalumabounty.org/we-are-hiring-a-farm-assistant-2/) - Petaluma Bounty's Farm Assistant position offers a mixture of on-farm hands-on work as well as program administration with the community. - [How to Sign Up for Petaluma Bounty's Newsletters](https://www.petalumabounty.org/how-to-sign-up-for-petaluma-bountys-newsletters/) - Stay informed about Petaluma Bounty programs, events, staffing updates and more via our monthly and weekly newsletters. - [Sign Up To Volunteer at Our 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Day of Service](https://www.petalumabounty.org/sign-up-to-volunteer-at-our-2025-dr-martin-luther-king-day-of-service/) - Let's work on the farm together on Jan. 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - [Petaluma Bounty's 2025 Community Seed Swap Event Set for February 1](https://www.petalumabounty.org/petaluma-bountys-2025-community-seed-swap-event-set-for-february-1/) - Bring seeds to share, if you have any, and take seeds to plant! Free and open to all. - [Shop Small and Seasonal This December at Your Local Farmers Markets](https://www.petalumabounty.org/shop-small-and-seasonal-this-december-at-your-local-farmers-markets/) - Find nutritious foods and support local by shopping at a farmers market near you. - [Winter Bed Preparation on the Farm](https://www.petalumabounty.org/winter-bed-preparation-on-the-farm/) - Cover cropping and silage tarping was done just before the atmospheric river hit. - [Join Us on the Farm on Dec. 7 for Our 2024 Gratitude Gathering](https://www.petalumabounty.org/join-us-on-the-farm-on-dec-7-for-our-2024-gratitude-gathering/) - We invite everyone to our farm for a potluck on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join us for a relaxing get together and bring food and/or beverages to share, if you can. We'd love to taste a family recipe or your holiday dish, if you are able to prepare dishes. Please - [Our Weekly Farm Stand is Closed on Thanksgiving; Last Day is December 12](https://www.petalumabounty.org/our-weekly-farm-stand-is-closed-on-thanksgiving-last-day-is-december-12/) - Also, the last day to catch us at Petaluma Walnut Park farmers market is Saturday, Nov. 23. - [Hana Joins Petaluma Bounty as AmeriCorps Fellow](https://www.petalumabounty.org/hana-joins-petaluma-bounty-as-americorps-fellow/) - Hana has a passion for storytelling and has traveled the world. - [Exploring No-Till Farming on Parts of Bounty Farm](https://www.petalumabounty.org/exploring-no-till-farming-on-parts-of-bounty-farm/) - We are taking a new approach in parts of our farm, and community support is vital to our ability to do so. - [Enjoy Local Produce in Fall and Winter (Plus: Sweet and Tangy Pickled Beets Recipe)](https://www.petalumabounty.org/enjoy-local-produce-in-fall-and-winter-plus-sweet-and-tangy-pickled-beets-recipe/) - Sonoma County's temperate climate means delicious seasonal produce is available year-round. - [Starting Oct. 31, Our Weekly Farm Stand Hours Will Be 1:30-4:30 p.m. Thursdays](https://www.petalumabounty.org/starting-oct-31-our-weekly-farm-stand-hours-will-be-130-430-p-m-thursdays/) - Our farm stand will be open until mid- to late November. - [Apple Press - It's Back for 2022! 🍎](https://www.petalumabounty.org/apple-press-its-back-for-2022-🍎/) - It's fall yall! That means apple trees are in the full fruit season, and it is time to bring back out the apple press! If you don't know the history of how we got the apple press, check it out here! The apple press will be available for public use on Wednesdays from 3-6 pm - [We Are Hiring a Farmers Market Ambassador](https://www.petalumabounty.org/we-are-hiring-a-farmers-market-ambassador/) - Join our team and support local farmers markets. This is a part-time, limited term position with the possibility of becoming more. - [An Update on the Bounty Community Farm Acquisition](https://www.petalumabounty.org/bounty-farm-acquisition-committee-seeks-capital-campaign-manager/) - We have two years to raise the rest of the funds to purchase the property from the current owners. - [Apply by Oct. 4 for a Plot at La Tercera Community Garden](https://www.petalumabounty.org/apply-by-oct-4-for-a-plot-at-la-tercera-community-garden/) - Plot fees are $50 a year, or $25 a year for CalFresh and other income qualified gardeners. Gardeners would need to commit to 24 hours of volunteer time per year. - [Everything You Need to Know About Our 2024 Fall Plant Sale](https://www.petalumabounty.org/everything-you-need-to-know-about-our-2024-fall-plant-sale/) - No sign-ups necessary. Just stop by the farm on Sat., Sept. 14! - [Senior Bounty Bucks Program Evaluation](https://www.petalumabounty.org/senior-bounty-bucks-program-evaluation/) - The program expanded nutrition benefits to income-qualified seniors. This report outlines program details, challenges and accomplishments, and recommendations. - [Volunteer at our 2024 Fall Plant Sale on Sept. 14!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/volunteer-at-our-2024-fall-plant-sale-on-sept-14/) - Each shift is 2 hours long. - [Mobile Library Biblio Bus at Markets — What's Famers Market Ambassadors Got to Do with It?](https://www.petalumabounty.org/mobile-library-biblio-bus-at-markets-whats-famers-market-ambassadors-got-to-do-with-it/) - FM Ambassadors make an impact by listening to you and turning your feedback into action. - [Introducing Cait, Community Gardens Coordinator/ Farmers Market Ambassador](https://www.petalumabounty.org/introducing-cait-community-gardens-coordinator-farmers-market-ambassador/) - Cait previously worked in public service and nonprofits to address inequality. - [Master Gardeners Will Hold Succulent Sale Alongside Our 2024 Fall Plant Sale](https://www.petalumabounty.org/master-gardeners-will-hold-succulent-sale-alongside-our-2024-fall-plant-sale/) - Prices start at $5! Cash and checks accepted at succulent sale. - [See the Plant List for our 2024 Fall Plant Sale](https://www.petalumabounty.org/see-the-plant-list-for-our-2024-fall-plant-sale/) - See the plant list and descriptions for our 5th Annual Fall Plant Sale. - [Girls Garage Builds Shade Structure, Raised Beds to Revitalize La Tercera Community Garden](https://www.petalumabounty.org/girls-garage-builds-shade-structure-raised-beds-to-revitalize-la-tercera-community-garden/) - The Berkeley-based nonprofit's youth built a shade structure, raised beds and more to turn the long-neglected garden into a true community space. - [Petaluma Bounty's 2024 Fall Plant Sale Scheduled for Sat. Sept. 14](https://www.petalumabounty.org/2024-fall-plant-sale-date/) - Our 5th Annual Fall Plant Sale is on Saturday, Sept. 14. No customer sign-ups are necessary. Just show up! - [Free Master Gardeners' Workshop on July 20: Summer in the Garden](https://www.petalumabounty.org/free-master-gardeners-workshop-on-july-20-summer-in-the-garden/) - The free event will help you enjoy your flowers and vegetables from summer into the fall. - [Carlee Steps up as the New Farmers Market Ambassador Coordinator](https://www.petalumabounty.org/carlee-steps-up-as-the-new-farmers-market-ambassador-coordinator/) - Chef and business owner Carlee Leonhard is the new coordinator of the Farmers Market Ambassador Program at Petaluma Bounty. - [Petaluma Bounty's Plant Giveaway Supports School and Community Gardens](https://www.petalumabounty.org/petaluma-bountys-plant-giveaway-supports-school-and-community-gardens/) - We sent 2,700 plants to 25 school and community gardens in the spring of 2024. - [Our 2024 SFMNP Distribution Schedule](https://www.petalumabounty.org/our-2024-sfmnp-distribution-schedule/) - Petaluma Bounty will distribute Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program booklets in July. - [2024 Farm Stand is on THURSDAYS, Opens June 13](https://www.petalumabounty.org/2024-farm-stand-is-on-thursdays-opens-june-13/) - Our seasonal farmers market opens on June 13, 2024, and will run every THURSDAY through mid-November. - [Now Accepting Interest Form Submissions for the 2024 Bounty CSA Bags Program](https://www.petalumabounty.org/now-accepting-interest-form-submissions-for-the-2024-bounty-csa-bags-program/) - The first Bounty CSA Bags of the season will be ready on July 11. - [Coyote Family Farm — Farmers Market Vendor Highlight](https://www.petalumabounty.org/coyote-family-farm-farmers-market-vendor-highlight/) - Coyote Family Farm is a certified organic farm in Penngrove that stands on its environmental principals and delivers stunningly beautiful produce and flowers. - [2024 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) — Petaluma Bounty to Distribute at Farmers Markets in July](https://www.petalumabounty.org/2024-senior-farmers-market-nutrition-program-sfmnp-rolls-out-soon/) - The 2024 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program is about to roll out. - [Meet Our New Farm Assistant, Paige!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/meet-our-new-farm-assistant-paige/) - Originally from Maine, Paige caught the farming bug after studying environmental science in college. - [Save Market Match: Taking Action to Call for Action](https://www.petalumabounty.org/save-market-match-taking-action-to-call-for-action/) - FM LIFE members who participated in Market Match Lobby Day share their thoughts on the push to restore funding for the nutrition program. - [Beffa Springs Ranch — Farmers Market Vendor Highlight](https://www.petalumabounty.org/vendor-highlight-april-5/) - Beffa Springs Ranch has a rich history dating back to 1926, spanning five generations. - [Armstrong Valley Farm's 'Potato Man' — Farmers Market Vendor Highlight](https://www.petalumabounty.org/the-potato-man-vendor-highlight-april-1/) - Farmer Tom is a seasoned grower who was had a dirt-caked hand in resurrecting the forgotten Bodega Red Heirloom Potato. - [The Italian Corner – Farmers Market Vendor Highlight](https://www.petalumabounty.org/the-italian-corner-vendor-highlight-april-22nd/) - The Italian Corner offers fresh pastas, sauces, desserts, ready to bake dishes and specials at many farmers markets and via online ordering. - [Now Hiring: Community Gardens Coordinator](https://www.petalumabounty.org/now-hiring-community-gardens-coordinator/) - The Community Gardens Coordinator will work with neighborhoods, schools, the local government, and others to support existing community gardens and facilitate the creation of new gardens. - [Now Hiring: Farmers Market Ambassador/Nutrition Incentive Associate](https://www.petalumabounty.org/now-hiring-farmers-market-ambassador-nutrition-incentive-associate/) - This position plays a dual role in support of Petaluma Bounty's mission. - [Everything You Need to Know About Our 2024 Spring Plant Sale](https://www.petalumabounty.org/everything-you-need-to-know-about-our-2024-spring-plant-sale/) - Our 14th Annual Spring Plant Sale is on April 20 and 21. - [See the Plant List for Our 2024 Spring Plant Sale](https://www.petalumabounty.org/see-the-plant-list-for-our-2024-spring-plant-sale/) - Check out our plant list and get ready for our 14th Annual Spring Plant Sale scheduled for April 20 & 21, 2024. - [Master Gardeners' to Host a Spring Planting Festival on May 5](https://www.petalumabounty.org/master-gardeners-to-host-a-spring-planting-festival-on-may-5/) - Dreaming of a summertime garden of veggies and herbs? Come to the farm on Sunday, May 5, for the Master Gardeners of Sonoma County's Spring Planting Festival. The free workshop will be in the Unity Garden at Petaluma Bounty Farm from noon to 3pm. The Master Gardeners will showcase planting in wine barrels for a - ['Girls Garage' Summer Campers to Help Rebuild La Tercera Community Gardens](https://www.petalumabounty.org/girls-garage-summer-campers-to-help-rebuild-la-tercera-community-gardens/) - An exciting partnership with Berkeley-based nonprofit Girls Garage will lift up the La Tercera Community Garden project. - [Our 14th Annual Spring Plant Sale is on April 20 & 21, 2024](https://www.petalumabounty.org/our-14th-annual-spring-plant-sale-is-on-april-20-21-2024/) - We hope to see you there! - [Master Gardeners' Succulent Sale on the Farm in Conjunction with our Spring Plant Sale](https://www.petalumabounty.org/master-gardeners-succulent-sale-on-the-farm-in-conjunction-with-our-spring-plant-sale/) - The succulent sale will be on Sunday, April 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Unity Garden at the entrance to our farm. - [2023 Volunteer Feedback Survey](https://www.petalumabounty.org/2023-volunteer-feedback-survey/) - Volunteers, please take a few minutes to fill out our survey. We need your input so we can make sure our volunteer program works for you! - [Volunteers Needed for Our 2024 Spring Plant Sale](https://www.petalumabounty.org/volunteers-needed-for-our-2024-spring-plant-sale/) - Sign up for a shift April 20-21, 2024. - [Save Market Match!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/save-market-match/) - We need your help to save Market Match, an important program that tens of thousands of California residents depend on to put locally produced fresh fruits and vegetables on their tables. - [Honoring César Chávez and Dolores Huerta](https://www.petalumabounty.org/honoring-cesar-chavez-and-dolores-huerta/) - As César Chávez Day approaches, we remember the legacy of Chávez as well as Dolores Huerta, who at 93, continues her lifework. - [Farmers Market Ambassador Matt believes in access to quality food, improved agricultural practices](https://www.petalumabounty.org/farmers-market-ambassador-matt-believes-in-access-to-quality-food-improved-agricultural-practices/) - Matt comes with a background in commercial farming and believes the agricultural industry must reduce harmful impacts on the environment. - [Research Paper Published on the Impact of COVID-19 on CalFresh and Market Match Spending at Farmers Markets](https://www.petalumabounty.org/research-paper-published-on-the-impact-of-covid-19-on-calfresh-and-market-match-spending-at-farmers-markets/) - The paper is the result of a larger research project Petaluma Bounty and FM LIFE farmers markets participated in. - [Follow "Our Farmers Markets" Instagram!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/follow-our-farmers-markets-instagram/) - Please follow! We launched a new Instagram page to highlight all the great things happening at/around our local farmers markets. - [Save the Date! Our 14th Annual Spring Plant Sale is on April 20 & 21, 2024](https://www.petalumabounty.org/save-the-date-our-14th-annual-spring-plant-sale-is-on-april-20-21-2024/) - Saturday, April 20 is for qualified customers. Sale is open to all customers on Sunday, April 21. - [Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a Day of Service, Reflection, and Connection](https://www.petalumabounty.org/celebrating-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-with-a-day-of-service-reflection-and-connection/) - We reflect on Dr. King's legacy as we mark the 11th year we opened up the farm for a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. - [Help Us Advocate for California Nutrition Incentive Program Funding in 2024/2025](https://www.petalumabounty.org/help-us-advocate-for-california-nutrition-incentive-program-funding-in-2024-2025/) - Market Match is in jeopardy in 2025 and beyond. - ["Our members are as varied as the produce we grow" — Arroyo Community Garden Looks Forward to Continued Success](https://www.petalumabounty.org/arroyo-community-garden-looks-forward-to-continued-progress/) - Arroyo Community Garden shares its 2023 highlights. - [Farmers Market Ambassador Carlee Reflects on Her Journey](https://www.petalumabounty.org/farmers-market-ambassador-carlee-reflects-on-her-journey/) - Editor's note: Carlee took on the Farmers Market Ambassador position in the summer of 2023. Before adding ambassadorship duties on her plate, Carlee was already a successful chef-turned mushroom business owner and vendor with the Santa Rosa Original Farmers Market. In this blog post, Carlee shares her observations and thoughts from her unique point of - [Our Partnership with the Master Gardeners of Sonoma County](https://www.petalumabounty.org/master-gardeners-of-sonoma-county-invite-you-to-the-unity-garden-and-more/) - Master Gardeners are at most of Petaluma Bounty Farm's events and also have their own programs where they happily share their expertise with the community. - [Free Gardening Workshop — Learn How to Care for Your Winter Garden From Master Gardeners](https://www.petalumabounty.org/free-gardening-workshop-learn-how-to-care-for-your-winter-garden-from-master-gardeners/) - Come to the farm on Saturday, Feb. 3 for a free gardening workshop and learn directly from Master Gardeners! - [Take Our Farm Stand Survey!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/take-our-farm-stand-survey/) - Take the survey to help us improve our farm stand. - [Join Us for Our 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service](https://www.petalumabounty.org/join-us-for-our-2024-martin-luther-king-jr-day-of-service/) - Join for the entire time or part of the time, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Jan. 15, 2024, on our farm. - [Bring Seeds to Share at Our 2024 Community Seed Exchange on Saturday, January 27](https://www.petalumabounty.org/bring-seeds-to-share-at-our-2024-community-seed-exchange-on-saturday-january-27/) - Bring some seeds, take some seeds at our community seed exchange. Master Gardeners will be on hand to share knowledge too! - [A Year-End Message from Our Community Gardens Coordinator](https://www.petalumabounty.org/a-year-end-message-from-our-community-gardens-coordinator/) - It's been a year of rebuilding and reconnecting for the Community Gardens Program. - [Volunteers Sought for Project to Document WWII-era Plight of Japanese American Farmers](https://www.petalumabounty.org/volunteer-for-kansha-history-project-document-japanese-american-farmers-wwii-internment-camps/) - The Kansha History Project is a volunteer-led project to document and publish the devastating impact on Japanese American farmers and their families who were forcibly relocated to wartime internment camps. - [Meet Our New Farm Assistant](https://www.petalumabounty.org/2023-farm-assistant-ali-freeman/) - Our new farm assistant Ali is a Sonoma State University student who shares Petaluma Bounty's values. - [Celebrating 56 Years!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/celebrating-56-years/) - Tomorrow, Saturday November 16th, the Santa Rosa Original Certified Farmers Market will be celebrating its 56th Anniversary. There will be a celebration during market hours (from 8:30 am to 1 pm) at the market. The market is held on both Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8:30 am to 1 pm. The Saturday market is held year-round, - [Remembering & Honoring Paula Downing](https://www.petalumabounty.org/remembering-honoring-paula-downing/) - This narrative, crafted by Carlee Leonhard, Farmers' Market Ambassador for the Santa Rosa Original Farmers Market, and Sean Lopez, Farmers' Market Ambassador for the Sebastopol Farmers' Market, delves into the remarkable journey of Paula. Her pivotal role in shaping the landscape of both markets is a testament to her unwavering dedication. We, as a collective, - [You're Invited to Our 2023 Gratitude Gathering](https://www.petalumabounty.org/youre-invited-to-our-2023-gratitude-gathering/) - Join us on the farm for a community gathering/potluck on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023 from 11-2. - [Pumpkins, Pizza, Pride, and more! October Events at Farmers Markets and Beyond](https://www.petalumabounty.org/pumpkins-pizza-pride-and-more-october-events-at-farmers-markets-and-beyond/) - See a list of farm, food, and fun-focused October events at local farmers markets and beyond. - [An Update on La Tercera Community Garden](https://www.petalumabounty.org/an-update-on-la-tercera-community-garden/) - Interested neighbors gathered at La Tercera Community Garden on August 31 to move the project forward. Another meeting will be held soon. - [Senior Bounty Bucks Distribution Schedule for October, November, and December 2023](https://www.petalumabounty.org/senior-bounty-bucks-distribution-schedule-for-october-november-and-december-2023/) - Senior Bounty Bucks can be used to purchase California-grown vegetables and fruits a certified farmers market. - [500 Pounds and Counting! Bounty Hunters Are Back in Action](https://www.petalumabounty.org/500-pounds-and-counting-bounty-hunters-are-back-in-action/) - Just look at these before and after pictures and you'll see that Bounty Hunters are wasting no time. - [Thank You for Helping Make Our 2023 Fall Plant Sale a Success](https://www.petalumabounty.org/thank-you-for-helping-make-our-2023-fall-plant-sale-a-success/) - We eliminated the customer sign-up requirement and added extra activities. - [Join the Bounty Hunters' Gleaning Efforts to Reduce Food Waste](https://www.petalumabounty.org/join-the-bounty-hunters-gleaning-efforts-to-reduce-food-waste/) - The Bounty Hunters Program is our community-wide food gleaning project that collects fresh, healthy food that could otherwise go to waste from backyard gardeners, farms, orchards and businesses. We distribute the food to emergency food providers. With Allison, our new program coordinator onboard, we are revitalizing the program this year after a pandemic-forced hiatus. Fill - [2023 Fall Plant Sale Plant List & Descriptions](https://www.petalumabounty.org/2023-fall-plant-sale-plant-list-descriptions/) - Here's a list of plants we will have available, and descriptions. - [Farmers Market Ambassador Carlee is a Chef and Entrepreneur With A Passion for Farmers Markets](https://www.petalumabounty.org/santa-rosa-original-farmers-market-ambassador-carlee/) - Carlee is a highly trained chef and business founder/vendor who joined our FM Ambassador team in the summer of 2023. - [Meet Allison, Our New Bounty Hunters Gleaning Coordinator!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/meet-allison-our-new-bounty-hunters-gleaning-coordinator/) - Allison comes to Petaluma Bounty with a deep interest in food access issues and experience in nonprofit management and fundraising. - [U-Pick Flowers at our 2023 Fall Plant Sale](https://www.petalumabounty.org/u-pick-flowers-at-our-2023-fall-plant-sale/) - In addition to plant starts for your fall/winter garden, we'll have U-pick flowers at our 4th Annual Fall Plant Sale on Sept. 10, 2023. - [Volunteer at Our Fall Plant Sale on Sept. 10, 2023](https://www.petalumabounty.org/volunteer-at-our-fall-plant-sale-on-sept-10-2023/) - Sign-ups are open for our 4th Annual Fall Plant Sale scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023. - [Get Free Compost at Our Fall Plant Sale](https://www.petalumabounty.org/get-free-compost-at-our-fall-plant-sale/) - Make sure you bring bags, buckets, or containers to our 2023 Fall Plant Sale so you can take home free compost! - [Join Us to Revitalize La Tercera Community Garden](https://www.petalumabounty.org/revitalize-la-tercera-community-garden/) - Join us in a team effort to revitalize La Tercera Community Garden in East Petaluma. - [Market Match Increase for Some Markets Through December, 2023](https://www.petalumabounty.org/market-match-increase-for-some-markets-through-december-2023/) - Markets that usually offer $10 in Market Match will increase the daily maximum to $15 through the end of the year. - [It's National Farmers Market Week!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/its-national-farmers-market-week/) - Support farmers markets this week and beyond! Find out about raffles, bingo cards, and other planned activities. - [Our 4th Annual Fall Plant Sale is Scheduled for Sept. 10, 2023](https://www.petalumabounty.org/our-4th-annual-fall-plant-sale-is-scheduled-for-sept-10-2023/) - We'll have lots of fall/winter plant starts and expert advice to share. We also have plans for fun and free farm activities! - [Calendario de distribución de vales del programa de nutrición para personas mayores, SFMNP 2023 y "Senior Bounty Bucks"](https://www.petalumabounty.org/calendario-de-distribucion-de-vales-del-programa-de-nutricion-para-personas-mayores-sfmnp-2023-y-senior-bounty-bucks/) - Consulte el cronograma de distribución de Petaluma Bounty para el Programa de Nutrición del Mercado de Agricultores para Personas Mayores de 2023 (SFMNP) y su programa complementario, Senior Bounty Bucks. - [Distribution schedule for senior nutrition program vouchers, 2023 SFMNP and Senior Bounty Bucks](https://www.petalumabounty.org/distribution-schedule-for-senior-nutrition-program-vouchers-2023-sfmnp-and-senior-bounty-bucks/) - See Petaluma Bounty's distribution schedule for the 2023 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) and its companion program, Senior Bounty Bucks. - [Farmers Market Ambassador Elizabeth Is a Former Vendor Who Raised Her Sons to Appreciate Food](https://www.petalumabounty.org/farmers-market-ambassador-elizabeth-is-a-former-vendor-who-raised-her-sons-to-appreciate-food/) - Elizabeth is a former farmers market vendor who raised her sons to appreciate fresh, nutritious food as much as she does. - [EBT Skimming Hits Sonoma County Hard](https://www.petalumabounty.org/ebt-skimming-hits-sonoma-county-hard/) - CalFresh customers are urged to monitor their account balances. Customers who are impacted by skimming or scamming have 10 days to report the loss to the county. - [2023 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) distribution planned for July](https://www.petalumabounty.org/2023-senior-farmers-market-nutrition-program-sfmnp-distribution-planned-for-july/) - Senior Farmers Market Nutrition (SFMNP) and Senior Bounty Bucks programs aim to help limited-income seniors get nutritious foods via farmers markets. - [Preparing to say farewell to Intern Grace!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/preparing-to-say-farewell-to-intern-grace/) - Grace first began volunteering at Petaluma Bounty Farm to fulfill her high school community service requirements. She's stayed on long after, and will leave behind a big mark on the Bounty Farm when she takes off for college this fall. - [Sean is the Sebastopol Farmers Market Ambassador](https://www.petalumabounty.org/sean-is-the-sebastopol-farmers-market-ambassador/) - Sean is a recent graduate of Sonoma State University seeking to contribute to positive change in our communities and beyond. - [Meet Ernan, Farmers Market Ambassador](https://www.petalumabounty.org/meet-ernan-farmers-market-ambassador/) - Ernan is a UC Davis grad working alongside Healdsburg Farmers Market staff in an effort to make the market accessible and inclusive to all. - [2023 Farmers Market Nutrition Programs for Limited-Income Seniors Will Start Soon](https://www.petalumabounty.org/2023-farmers-market-nutrition-programs-for-limited-income-seniors-will-start-soon/) - Preparations are underway for two nutrition programs for seniors for the 2023 season. - [The Future of Market Match](https://www.petalumabounty.org/the-future-of-market-match/) - Update as of May 30th: Some good news: Assemblymember Phil Ting and the Assembly budget committee included $35 million in their version of the state budget! This is an exciting step in the right direction, but it isn't finalized yet. Over the next few days, the Senate and Assembly will work to marry their two versions of the budget - [Join Our Team](https://www.petalumabounty.org/join-our-team/) - Petaluma Bounty is hiring a Bounty Hunters Gleaning Coordinator and a Farmers Market Ambassador. - [Meat, Dairy, & Eggs Program Report — Expanded Nutrition Incentives at Farmers Markets](https://www.petalumabounty.org/meat-dairy-eggs-program-report-expanded-nutrition-incentives-at-farmers-markets/) - Petaluma Bounty's unique, one-time program, Meat, Dairy, & Eggs, was designed to provide low-income consumers with increased access to meat, dairy, and egg products at participating farmers markets. - [Thank You for Helping Make Our 2023 Spring Plant Sale a Success](https://www.petalumabounty.org/thank-you-for-helping-make-our-2023-spring-plant-sale-a-success/) - It was a nonstop flow of customers at our 13th Annual Spring Plant Sale on a beautiful April weekend. - [Introducing Our New Websites for Sonoma County Farmers Markets](https://www.petalumabounty.org/introducing-our-new-websites-for-sonoma-county-farmers-markets/) - We've created new websites to make it easy to find farmers markets in Sonoma County, CA. - [May is CalFresh Awareness Month!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/may-is-calfresh-awareness-month-2/) - CalFresh is accepted at many farmer markets, and the Market Match program at participating markets extend CalFresh customers' budget even further. - [We Are Hiring a Bounty Hunters Gleaning Coordinator](https://www.petalumabounty.org/we-are-hiring-a-bounty-hunters-gleaning-coordinator/) - The Bounty Hunters Gleaning Program harvests, collects, and redistributes food from the community that would otherwise go to waste. - [$20 Market Match during CalFresh Awareness Month](https://www.petalumabounty.org/20-market-match-during-calfresh-awareness-month/) - During CalFresh Awareness Month (May), all participating FM LIFE markets will offer $20 Market Match to CalFresh customers. - [Extra Days Added to Our Spring Plant Sale](https://www.petalumabounty.org/extra-days-added-to-our-spring-plant-sale/) - Stop by the farm on these extra sales dates to pick from a variety of healthy vegetable and herb plants. No sign-ups needed to shop. - [Volunteer for the Spring Plant Sale and Shop After Your Shift](https://www.petalumabounty.org/volunteer-for-the-spring-plant-sale-and-shop-after-your-shift/) - Volunteers can shop for plants after their shifts with no separate sign-up necessary. - [See the Plant List & Descriptions for the 2023 Spring Plant Sale](https://www.petalumabounty.org/see-the-plant-list-descriptions-for-the-2023-spring-plant-sale/) - See the Plant List & Description for our 13th Annual Spring Plant Sale. Customer sign-up slots are still available for afternoons. - [Spring Plant Sale Customer Sign-Up Links Go Live at Noon Today (April 14)](https://www.petalumabounty.org/get-ready-set-sign-up-to-shop-at-our-spring-plant-sale/) - Customer sign-up links will go live at noon on Friday, April 14, for our 2023 Spring Plant Sale. - [A Volunteer Reflects on Cesar Chavez's Legacy after a Day of Service](https://www.petalumabounty.org/a-volunteer-reflects-on-cesar-chavezs-legacy-after-a-day-of-service/) - Petaluma Bounty volunteer Kurt Gibbon reflects on Cesar Chavez's legacy after a Day of Service on the farm. - [Unity Garden Re-Opening with Mini-Workshop Series](https://www.petalumabounty.org/unity-garden-re-opening-with-mini-workshop-series/) - Thanks to the hard work of the UC Master Gardeners of Sonoma County, we are excited to kickoff the official re-opening of the Unity Garden with a mini-workshop series. The event will take place on May 6th, 2023 from 10 am to 1 pm. The Master Gardeners will be offering several 15-20 minutes mini-workshops on - [Just Scheduled - Cesar Chavez Day of Service, Shared Meal, and Discussion!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/just-scheduled-cesar-chavez-day-of-service-shared-meal-and-discussion/) - 2023 Cesar Chavez Day of Service Date/TimeDate(s) - 04/01/20239:00 am - 1:00 pm Categories Community Event Volunteer This year, we are celebrating the legacy of Cesar Chavez by hosting a Day of Service at Bounty Community Farm. In honor of his pioneering work in farm worker’s rights, we will spend the day caring for the - [FREE Compost as part of the 13th Annual Spring Plant Sale](https://www.petalumabounty.org/free-compost-as-part-of-the-13th-annual-spring-plant-sale/) - We are excited to share that we will have FREE compost to share with the community as part of the 13th Annual Spring Plant Sale. The compost has been donated to Petaluma Bounty from Zero Waste Sonoma. All plant sale customers will be able to pick up compost during their shopping time slot. It will - [Volunteers Needed for the 13th Annual Spring Plant Sale](https://www.petalumabounty.org/volunteers-needed-for-the-13th-annual-plant-sale/) - We are looking for volunteers to assist with our 13th Annual Plant Sale. The plant is on Saturday April 22nd from 2 until 4 pm and on Sunday April 23rd from 9 am until 3 pm. View the full event page here! Volunteers are crucial for the success of the plant sale. Each volunteer slot - [New to Food Gardening Workshop - with UC Master Gardeners](https://www.petalumabounty.org/new-to-food-gardening-workshop-with-uc-master-gardeners/) - Save the date for April 8th from 11 am to 12 pm! The UC Master Gardeners are going to be hosting a workshop on the basics of food gardening! The event will be in the Unity Garden at Petaluma Bounty. The address for the farm is 55 Shasta Avenue in Petaluma. Experienced Master Gardeners will - [Springtime Farmers Market Events to Look Forward to](https://www.petalumabounty.org/2023-spring-farmers-market-events-to-look-forward-to/) - Painting, egg hunting, parade watching. Farmers markets are planning some fun 2023 spring events that you won't want to miss! - [Seasonal Farmers Markets Opening Up in March](https://www.petalumabounty.org/seasonal-farmers-markets-opening-up-in-march/) - March brings the start of Daylight Saving Time, the spring equinox, and the opening of two Farmers Market LIFE (FM LIFE) seasonal markets. - [Raney Reflects on Bountiful Experiences as She Takes Flight](https://www.petalumabounty.org/raney-reflects-on-bountiful-experiences-as-she-takes-flight/) - Our 2022/23 Farm Assistant-turned Farmer shares her thoughts as she moves on to the next chapter of her life. - [Seeking Sponsors for Our 2023 Spring Plant Sale](https://www.petalumabounty.org/seeking-sponsors-for-our-2023-spring-plant-sale/) - Petaluma Bounty’s vision is to grow a thriving local food system where consumers make informed decisions; farmers make a decent living while prioritizing ecological stewardship of the land; and all people — regardless of income — have access to healthy food. Help us grow our programs by becoming a sponsor for the 13th Annual Bounty - [Save the Dates for Our 13th Annual (2023) Spring Plant Sale](https://www.petalumabounty.org/save-the-dates-for-our-13th-annual-2023-spring-plant-sale/) - Our 13th Annual Spring Plant Sale is scheduled for April 22 and 23, 2023. - [Seeking Temporary Part-Time Help at the Bounty Farm. Bilingual Applicants Are Strongly Encouraged to Apply!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/seeking-temporary-part-time-help-at-the-bounty-farm-bi-lingual-applicants-are-strongly-encouraged-to-apply/) - The Farm Assistant position will support production, volunteer coordination, and education at the Bounty Community Farm. This candidate reports to the Farm Manager and works alongside volunteers, interns, community members, and partner agencies. The Farm Assistant position will be a seasonal position through the end of the 2020 growing season as programming and funding is - [Volunteer Opportunities to Help Make Our Fall Plant Sale a Success!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/volunteer-opportunities-to-help-make-our-fall-plant-sale-a-success/) - Curious about how to start plants from seed? Want insight into the process, all while helping our community farm prepare for its annual Fall Plant Sale fundraiser? You can have it all by coming out to join the farm team seed hundreds of plants! Learn about different varieties that grow well in fall/winter and help - [Welcoming Jane As Our New Bounty Farm Assistant](https://www.petalumabounty.org/welcoming-jane-as-our-new-bounty-farm-assistant/) - Over the past several months, our farm reflections have been written by Intern Jane and we are excited to share that Intern Jane has now come on board with our team as Bounty Farm Assistant Jane! We are thrilled to welcome her to the team! This month's farm reflections are a combination of reflections tied - [Welcoming Elizabeth As Our New Education & Engagement Coordinator!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/welcoming-elizabeth-as-our-new-education-engagement-coordinator/) - Elizabeth has lived in Sonoma County her entire life. Throughout this time, she has dedicated her time to building relationships in the community and creating safe spaces where she and all members of this community can feel seen and heard. As a part of Petaluma Bounty, she has seen its mission in action and has - [Volunteer at Our 2021 Fall Plant Sale!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/volunteers-needed-2nd-annual-fall-plant-sale-august-29-2021/) - Come out to the farm and volunteer for our 2nd Annual Fall Plant Sale! On Saturday, August 28, help us set up for success. Click here to sign up for the 2-4 p.m. or 4-6 p.m. block. (Or both!)Sunday, August 29, we need help between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sign-ups are by two-hour blocks. - [Sign Up for Our Fall Plant Sale!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/2nd-annual-fall-plant-sale-august-29-2021/) - Our 2nd Annual Fall Plant Sale is fast approaching and we are excited to share the plant list with you. Check it out, and sign up to secure your shopping time slot now. To sign up, go to Calendly and pick a 30 minute slot. Please note that 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. is reserved - [Learn About Different Varieties of Peppers and Apples with Our Tasting Kits](https://www.petalumabounty.org/2021-organic-produce-tasting-kits-apples-peppers/) - Learn about different varieties of peppers and apples. - [Returning to Her Roots and Growing More Branches — Maria Joins Petaluma Bounty in a Unique, Combined Role](https://www.petalumabounty.org/maria-wnorowski-new-education-engagement-coodinator-farmers-market-ambassador-coordinator/) - Our newest staff grew up on a farm setting and was a science teacher and Bounty volunteer before joining the team. - [Seed Exchange & Giveaway](https://www.petalumabounty.org/seed-exchange-giveaway-2/) - Greetings, Bounty community, We recently had our first seed exchange and giveaway on January 28. Community organizations such as schools, community gardens, and nonprofits were invited to take as many seeds as they could use. Community members were encouraged to bring some of their favorite seeds to share and to take home varieties they were - [MLK Service Day](https://www.petalumabounty.org/greetings-bounty-community/) - Greetings Bounty community! Petaluma Bounty recently held our annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, kicking off volunteer hours for 2023. It was a beautiful day filled with many hardworking individuals AND sunshine. In the days leading up to the event, farmer Raney and I kept a close eye on the weather. While we hoped - [Celebrating Sarah - Our Intern from UC Berkeley](https://www.petalumabounty.org/celebrating-sarah-our-intern-from-uc-berkeley/) - Over the past several months, Sarah has been interning with Petaluma Bounty. After reaching out in August to learn what a Public Health internship at Bounty could look like, Sarah jumped right in and has been an asset to our team since! As she wraps up her program and looks forward to graduation, we asked - [Change of Season at Farmers Markets](https://www.petalumabounty.org/change-of-season-at-farmers-markets/) - See a schedule of seasonal farmers markets closing soon plus farmers markets that continue. - [What to Look Fall-ward to at Farmers Markets in Our Area](https://www.petalumabounty.org/sonoma-county-farmers-markets-halloween-and-holiday-events-2022/) - 2022 Halloween and holiday events are coming soon to farmers markets in Sonoma County. - [Breathing New Life onto Our Farm — The Chickens Are Here!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/chickens-arrive-on-the-bounty-farm/) - The Bounty Community Farm is now home to about 20 chickens, thanks to a grant from The FruitGuys Community Fund. - [Food Network Stars Go Incognito at Santa Rosa Community Farmers Market ...Almost!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/food-network-stars-go-incognito-at-santa-rosa-community-farmers-market-almost/) - Chefs Aaron May, Damaris Phillips, Catherine McCord, and Top Chef winner Mei Lin stopped by unannounced and surprised market managers. - [CalFresh recipients can apply for replacement of value of food lost during recent storms — but deadline is within 10 days of loss](https://www.petalumabounty.org/calfresh-recipients-can-apply-for-replacement-of-value-of-food-lost-during-recent-storms-but-deadline-is-within-10-days-of-loss/) - Cal Fresh recipients who lost food as a result of recent storms have 10 days to apply for partial or total replacement of the value of the food lost or spoiled. Waivers are issued for Humboldt and Santa Cruz Counties. - [All Are Welcome to Our Community Seed Exchange on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023](https://www.petalumabounty.org/seed-exchange/) - Bring a seed, take a seed! Petaluma Bounty will give away some seeds and you're invited to bring extra seeds for a community seed exchange. - [Now Hiring - Petaluma Bounty  Educational Farm Manager ](https://www.petalumabounty.org/now-hiring-bounty-community-farm-manager/) - Petaluma Bounty's Educational Farm Manager is a unique position that requires interest and ability in managing people and plants. - [The Farmers Market Ambassador Position is Open!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/the-farmers-market-ambassador-position-is-open/) - Love farmers markets? Love people? Join our team! We are hiring Farmers Market Ambassadors. - [Beyond Produce — Tokyo Sees "Green" in Urban Farms, But Will they Survive?](https://www.petalumabounty.org/nishi-tokyo-urban-farms-face-development-pressure/) - Tokyo sees value in urban farms beyond their agricultural outputs. But, can community desire and urban planning compete with development pressure and economic reality? - [A Gathering of Warm Souls at Our Gratitude Gathering](https://www.petalumabounty.org/2022-gratitude-gathering/) - On our sun-drenched farm in late November, we held a little gathering for our community. - [December 2022 Holiday Events at Your Farmers Markets](https://www.petalumabounty.org/december-2022-christmas-holiday-events-at-your-farmers-markets/) - Sonoma County, CA, farmers markets are holding special events that'll bring cheer to you and your community. - [Join Us at Our Gratitude Gathering on Nov. 20](https://www.petalumabounty.org/join-us-at-our-gratitude-gathering-on-nov-20/) - Join us on the farm on Nov. 20. Open and free to everyone. - [Participate in Petaluma Bounty's Mandala Project](https://www.petalumabounty.org/participate-in-petaluma-bountys-mandala-project/) - UPDATE: Petaluma Bounty's 2022 Harvest Party will be postponed to a future date, TBD. This blog post was updated on Oct. 13, 2022, to reflect the change. Petaluma Bounty invites everyone to participate in the creation of a community mandala, an effort spearheaded by local artist/educator Celia Mayo. Leading up to the event, we have - [Peaches and Blueberries](https://www.petalumabounty.org/peaches-and-blueberries/) - One of our loyal customers, Anna, shared this poem with us that she wrote celebrating vegetables! We love seeing people integrate art and food. Both are integral parts of communities! Wanting to be fully transparent, be advised that one metaphor in the poem is slightly PG-13-ish, though not at all explicit. Enjoy! Peaches and Blueberries - [Spreading and Learning from Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program 2022](https://www.petalumabounty.org/spreading-and-learning-from-senior-farmers-market-nutrition-program-2022/) - As a distribution partner, Petaluma Bounty heard directly from seniors about the need for, the benefits of, and the challenges posed by the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). - [Thank You for Taking Part in Our Fall Plant Sale](https://www.petalumabounty.org/thank-you-for-taking-part-in-our-fall-plant-sale/) - Our 3rd Annual Fall Plant Sale was held on September 11, 2022, after a string of hottest days of the year. - [Bounty gets an Apple Press!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/bounty-gets-an-apple-press/) - After several years of fundraising and searching for a used apple press, we're happy to have this beauty to help us and our neighbors turn extra apples into amazing fresh juice! What is nice about this press is that the grinder portion is automated. Thus, the only people-powered portion of the press is the crank - [Everything You Need To Know About Our 2022 Fall Plant Sale This Sunday, September 11](https://www.petalumabounty.org/everything-you-need-to-know-about-our-2022-fall-plant-sale-this-sunday-september-11/) - Shop for plants, get free compost, and volunteer at our plant sale. - [3rd Annual Fall Plant Sale set for Sept. 11, 2022](https://www.petalumabounty.org/3rd-annual-fall-plant-sale-set-for-sept-11-2022/) - Start planning your fall garden! We'll have veggies, herbs, and flower starts straight from our farm. - [Farmers Market Vouchers for Low-Income Seniors](https://www.petalumabounty.org/farmers-market-vouchers-for-low-income-seniors/) - See Petaluma Bounty's schedule for distributing 2022 farmers market vouchers to low-income seniors at some of the FM LIFE farmers markets. - [You're Invited! — Master Gardeners to Hold Fall Planting Workshop at Bounty Farm](https://www.petalumabounty.org/youre-invited-master-gardeners-to-hold-fall-planting-workshop-at-bounty-farm/) - Come learn about fall-winter gardening from the experts at this free event on Wednesday, September 7, from 5 to 6 p.m. - [Agri-CULTURED: Petaluma Bounty Director to Participate in a Panel Discussion at Petaluma Arts Center](https://www.petalumabounty.org/agri-cultured-petaluma-bounty-director-to-participate-in-a-panel-discussion-at-petaluma-arts-center/) - On Thursday,September 8, 2022, 6-7:30 p.m., join a conversation about food and culture, food and environment, food and economy, and more. - [Highlighting Farming Issues to Assembly Candidates — North Bay Food & Farm Forum to be held on September 8, 2022](https://www.petalumabounty.org/highlighting-farming-issues-to-assembly-candidates-north-bay-food-farm-forum-to-be-held-on-september-8-2022/) - A forum with 12th District State Assembly candidates aims to highlight issues important to the food and agricultural community in the region. - [Celebrate! 2022 National Farmers Market Week is August 7-13](https://www.petalumabounty.org/celebrate-2022-national-farmers-market-week-is-august-7-13/) - Farmers markets continue to adapt, providing access to safe and nutritious locally produced foods. - [2022-2023 Food Resource Guide — Where To Find Free and Low-cost Food in Petaluma](https://www.petalumabounty.org/2022-2023-food-resource-guide-where-to-find-free-and-low-cost-food-in-petaluma/) - Petaluma Bounty's Food Resource Guide lists local resources for free or reduced-cost food for children, families, individuals, and seniors. - [Let Stress Melt Away with Neurographic Art at the Farm](https://www.petalumabounty.org/let-stress-melt-away-with-neurographic-art-at-the-farm/) - Come down to the farm and relax with neurographic art classes led by Celia Mayo. - [2022 Internships Offered at Petaluma Bounty](https://www.petalumabounty.org/internships-offered-at-petaluma-bounty/) - Gain valuable management and coordination experience and develop sustainable agriculture skills. - [Nevertheless, we persisted — Read our 2021 Annual Impact Report](https://www.petalumabounty.org/nonetheless-we-persisted-read-our-2021-annual-impact-report/) - With prolonged pandemic pressures, 2021 was a challenging year. Our team and community responded with equanimity and grit. - [Reflecting on Pride Month as a Queer Non-Binary Person](https://www.petalumabounty.org/reflecting-on-pride-month-as-a-queer-non-binary-person/) - Our farm manager shares their journey to identity. - [Our Weekly Farm Stand Returns Wednesday, July 13, 2022](https://www.petalumabounty.org/our-weekly-farm-stand-returns-wednesday-july-13-2022/) - Our farm stand will be open every Wednesday afternoon. Discounts offered to CalFresh and limited-income customers! - [We Are Hiring: Education & Engagement Coordinator](https://www.petalumabounty.org/we-are-hiring-education-engagement-coordinator/) - UPDATE: This position is now closed. Original post: We are looking for a new Engagement & Education Coordinator to join our team! This is a unique position that includes farm work, social media, volunteer coordination, community engagement, and a variety of other activities and responsibilities. This position starts at 20 hours per week with the - [Now Hiring: Farmers' Market Ambassador Coordinator](https://www.petalumabounty.org/now-hiring-farmers-market-ambassador-coordinator/) - UPDATE: This position is now closed. Original post: Petaluma Bounty and our collaborators are excited to launch our Farmers’ Market Ambassador Program and can’t wait to meet the right person who can help bring this program to life. We are currently accepting applications for a Farmers’ Market Ambassador Coordinator. The Coordinator will work with Petaluma - [2020 Annual Impact Report](https://www.petalumabounty.org/2020-annual-impact-report/) - We are proud to share our 2020 Annual Impact Report with our community. Thank you to our funders, sponsors, advisory board, volunteers, and those that bought our produce. We could not do what we do without the support of everyone that loves Petaluma Bounty. To view our report, please click the first page. If you - [From Nursing to Sowing — Meet Raney, Our New Farm Assistant](https://www.petalumabounty.org/from-nursing-to-sowing-meet-raney-our-new-farm-assistant/) - Our 2022 farm assistant Raney is a Registered Nurse who cared for COVID-19 patients. - [Service Providers Tour Farmers' Market for CalFresh Awareness Month](https://www.petalumabounty.org/service-providers-tour-farmers-market-for-calfresh-awareness-month/) - Helping CalFresh customers get more nutritional foods while enhancing the local food economy is an important goal of Petaluma Bounty and our Farmers' Market L.I.F.E. partners. We run the Market Match program so CalFresh customers can get extra spending bucks for fruits and vegetables at participating Sonoma and Marin County farmers' markets. Organizations that assist - [Master Gardeners Uncover the Unity Garden](https://www.petalumabounty.org/master-gardeners-uncover-the-unity-garden/) - Master Gardeners cleared the Unity Garden and we are excited for what's to come! - [We Are Hiring a Farm Assistant](https://www.petalumabounty.org/we-are-hiring-a-farm-assistant/) - The Farm Assistant job is a full-time, seasonal position that supports production, works with volunteers, oversees sales outlets, and more. - [Meat, Dairy, and Eggs Program Offers CalFresh Customers $40 in Vouchers to Use at Participating Sonoma County Farmers’ Markets](https://www.petalumabounty.org/meat-dairy-and-eggs-program-offers-calfresh-customers-40-in-vouchers-to-use-at-participating-sonoma-county-farmers-markets/) - UPDATE: The program was extended for Round 2, with vouchers accepted through June 30, 2022. Customers can pick up vouchers by showing their EBT cards at the farmers’ market information booths. In the midst of a very expensive holiday season, the nonprofit Petaluma Bounty and partners are running a program to help CalFresh customers purchase - [It's 2022 CalFresh Awareness Month! Here's What We Are Doing](https://www.petalumabounty.org/its-2022-calfresh-awareness-month-heres-what-we-are-doing/) - CalFresh customers can get increased Market Match and $40 in Meat, Dairy, & Eggs vouchers during 2022 CalFresh Awareness Month. - [Happy Spring from Farm Manager Trik](https://www.petalumabounty.org/happy-spring-from-farm-manager-trik/) - Trik, who joined Petaluma Bounty as Farm Manager in mid-February, reflects on the recent Spring Plant Sale and the Bounty community. - [2022 Spring Plant Sale Extended; No Appointment Necessary](https://www.petalumabounty.org/2022-spring-plant-sale-extended-no-appointment-necessary/) - Stop by the farm on Thursday April 28, or May 5, 3-6 p.m., or, Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m. to noon for our extended Spring Plant Sale. - [Celebrate Our Agricultural Heritage with Local Spring Events](https://www.petalumabounty.org/sonoma-county-petaluma-agriculture-events-2022-spring/) - Check out the Butter & Eggs Day parade, Transhumance Festival, farm tours, and more events in Petaluma and vicinity. - [Free Compost Giveaway at 2022 Spring Plant Sale](https://www.petalumabounty.org/free-compost-giveaway-at-12th-annual-spring-plant-sale/) - Get up to 10 gallons of free organic compost at Petaluma Bounty's 2022 Spring Plant Sale. - [Here's the Plant List for Our 2022 Spring Plant Sale](https://www.petalumabounty.org/heres-the-plant-list-for-our-2022-spring-plant-sale/) - Check out a list of veggie and flower starts we'll have for sale at our 12th Annual Spring Plant Sale set for April 23 and 24, 2022. - [2022 Spring Plant Sale Signups Are Now Live!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/2022-spring-plant-sale-signups-live/) - Customer signup links go live at noon on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, for Petaluma Bounty’s 12th Annual Plant Sale. - [Seeking Sponsors for our 2022 Spring Plant Sale](https://www.petalumabounty.org/seeking-sponsors-for-our-2022-spring-plant-sale/) - Petaluma Bounty’s vision is to grow a thriving local food system where consumers make informed decisions; farmers make a decent living while prioritizing ecological stewardship of the land; and all people - regardless of income - have access to healthy food. Help us grow our programs by becoming a sponsor for the 12th Annual Bounty - [Calling All Volunteers for Our 2022 Cesar Chavez Day of Service](https://www.petalumabounty.org/calling-all-volunteers-for-our-2022-cesar-chavez-day-of-service/) - Cesar Chavez dedicated his life to improving pay and conditions for farmworkers and sounding the alarm over the dangers of pesticides. As Cesar Chavez Day (March 31) approaches, we reflect on Cesar's remarkable life and work and invite all volunteers for a day of service dedicated to Cesar. Our Cesar Chavez Day of Service this year is Saturday, March 26, from 9 - [Introducing Our New Farmer, Trik!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/introducing-our-new-farmer-trik/) - Farmer Trik has joined Petaluma Bounty as the new Farm Manager. - [Mark your calendars for our 2022 Spring Plant Sale](https://www.petalumabounty.org/mark-your-calendars-for-our-2022-spring-plant-sale/) - Our 2022 Spring Plant Sale is set for April 23rd and 24th. - [We Updated Our Food Resource Guide](https://www.petalumabounty.org/we-updated-our-food-resource-guide/) - Find local resources for free or reduced-cost food for children, families, individuals, and seniors. - [Seeking applications for Bounty Community Farm Manager](https://www.petalumabounty.org/seeking-applications-for-bounty-community-farm-manager/) - It's time for Reyna to move on and we're looking to find the next Farmer for Petaluma Bounty! It's a unique position that requires interest and ability in managing people and plants. Other staff will prioritize community engagement and education as this position is focused on farm production. But with a non-traditional workforce (volunteers, interns, - [Elizabeth Pens Farewell Message](https://www.petalumabounty.org/elizabeth-pens-farewell-message/) - "I made new connections in this part of Sonoma County that kept me motivated and passionate," she says. By Elizabeth, Education & Engagement Coordinator As the year comes to an end, so will my time on the farm. I have enjoyed being part of Petaluma Bounty, starting out as the Farm Assistant and then as - [Volunteer Highlight: Steve Allen](https://www.petalumabounty.org/volunteer-highlight-steve-allen/) - Steve Allen began volunteering at our farm in 2009 while his contractor workload was light. He never left. - [2021 Board Member Blog Series: Sheila Bride](https://www.petalumabounty.org/2021-board-member-blog-series-sheila-bride/) - Petaluma Bounty Board Member Sheila Bride grew up on a Hawaiian farm, eventually becoming a successful and community-involved Petaluma businesswoman. - [Our Harvest Party — All About Celebrating Community Connections](https://www.petalumabounty.org/our-harvest-party-all-about-celebrating-community-connections/) - The community came together to enjoy our apple press, yoga, farm-fresh product tasting, plus children's activities. - [Farm Reflections: From the End comes a Beginning](https://www.petalumabounty.org/farm-reflections-from-the-end-comes-a-beginning/) - By Farm Assistant Jane It is with real sadness that I am entering my final weeks on the farm. As the season ends, I find myself preparing to move back to the South Bay, away from the farm, but not away from farming. Despite being new to agriculture, I can already appreciate the immense diversity - [Which Bats Are on the Bounty Farm?](https://www.petalumabounty.org/which-bats-are-on-the-bounty-farm/) - Petaluma Bounty participated in the North American Bat Survey for the second year in a row! In celebration of Bat Week, we want to share with you which bat species were detected at the Bounty Community Farm back in June/July of 2021. Bat Week is an annual, international celebration to highlight the amazing creatures. Although - [Our 2021 Harvest Party is on October 23 — Everyone is welcome!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/our-2021-harvest-party-is-on-october-23-everyone-is-welcome/) - Español abajo. Come out to the farm and celebrate the harvest season with us at our 2021 Harvest Party on Saturday, October 23, from 1 to 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. Our farm is located at 55 Shasta Avenue, Petaluma. We are planning family-friendly activities such as apple pressing, seed activity, - [Farm Reflections: At the Cusp of Autumn](https://www.petalumabounty.org/farm-reflections-at-the-cusp-of-autumn/) - By Bounty Farm Assistant Jane As September draws to a close, we are seeing the first inklings of autumn trickling in. While the heat of midday blazes on, and our crops continue their rampant production, crisp mornings and maturing winter squash remind us that seasons do eventually change. We are now afforded the time to - [Our 2021 Fall Community Plant Giveaway Spreads 5,200 Starts](https://www.petalumabounty.org/2021-fall-community-plant-giveaway-results/) - At Petaluma Bounty, we love sharing the joy of growing (and eating) organic produce. After our 2nd Annual Fall Plant Sale held August 29, 2021, we were happy to share leftover starts through a Community Plant Giveaway. The veggie starts we lovingly raised have now landed in community and school gardens, supplementing grassroots efforts to - [Reflecting on Evolving and Polylithic Identities During Hispanic Heritage Month](https://www.petalumabounty.org/reflecting-on-evolving-and-polylithic-identities-during-hispanic-heritage-month/) - It’s Hispanic Heritage Month. While we never want to limit worthy celebrations to a singular month, or box in a vast number of diverse people to one category, the month gives us the opportunity to reflect upon what’s important to us, now, as a society. What is it and why does it start mid-month? Hispanic - [Farmer Reyna Leaves an Indelible Mark](https://www.petalumabounty.org/farewell-farmer-reyna-we-are-hiring-a-farmer/) - If you haven't been tracking the Bounty Farm daily operations, you may have missed the perseverance and commitment that Reyna Yagi continued to demonstrate throughout the 2021 season. Each farming season is unique and offers new and unexpected challenges. If you'd like to learn about the 2021 challenges from Reyna's perspective, read her harvest season - [Volunteer John Builds New Handwashing Station at the Farm](https://www.petalumabounty.org/volunteer-john-builds-new-handwashing-station-at-the-farm/) - We at Petaluma Bounty always wished for a handwashing station near the community center for all the soiled-handed (pun intended) volunteers coming in after a good day's work. In August, when we were faced with increased fees for our rented handwashing station, our longtime volunteer John made our wish come true. John donated a new - [Bounty Hunters Update for 2021 season](https://www.petalumabounty.org/bounty-hunters-update-for-2021-season/) - Have you ever been so busy doing that you forget to tell others what it is you're so busy doing? That describes Bounty Hunters operations to a "T". Although we haven't been able to secure funding for coordination of this important program, we have been fortunate in receiving help and leadership from different sources. This - [2021 Harvest Season — Reflections from the Farm](https://www.petalumabounty.org/2021-harvest-season-reflections-from-the-farm/) - From Farmer Reyna: This time of year at the farm is the culmination of so many things. Long awaited summer season crops like tomatoes and peppers finally hit their stride, though their arrival was delayed by a cooler summer. Our fall plant sale came to fruition after many months of preparations, from seeding to all - [Farewell Reflections from Farmer Reyna](https://www.petalumabounty.org/farewell-reflections-from-farmer-reyna/) - Farming in community at Petaluma Bounty is probably one of the more unique experiences I will have. That phrase in itself, farming in community, is the golden thread that weaves me back into why we do this work, which I’ve had to remind myself many times when I mourn over burnt peppers or become overwhelmed - [Teen Volunteer Spearheads Compost Bins Project with Petaluma Boy Scouts Troop 2](https://www.petalumabounty.org/teen-volunteer-spearheads-compost-bins-project-with-petaluma-boy-scouts-troop-2/) - The Bounty Farm has a new composting station thanks to a special teen volunteer and his Boy Scouts Troop 2 Petaluma. - [Q&A With Our Farm Manager](https://www.petalumabounty.org/qa-with-our-farm-manager/) - When teen volunteer Nickolas coordinated a volunteer project with his Boy Scouts group, he interviewed our Farm Manager Reyna about the work Bounty does and how the community can help. Nickolas: What is the growth and distribution of affordable produce in our area? Reyna: Formed in summer 2006 as a result of a Community Needs - [Thanks for Making Our 2021 Fall Plant Sale a Success](https://www.petalumabounty.org/thanks-for-making-our-2021-fall-plant-sale-a-success/) - Our 2nd Annual Fall Plant Sale has come and gone, and we are truly grateful. We thank everyone who came out and purchased plant starts, and of course the volunteers, board members, and sponsors who all helped make this fundraiser event a success. To the customers who purchased starts: We are excited that the starts - [We stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.](https://www.petalumabounty.org/we-stand-in-solidarity-with-the-black-lives-matter-movement/) - At Petaluma Bounty, we stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. George Floyd’s murder on May 25th, 2020 is part of a larger web and long history of systemic anti-Black and Brown police violence and racism. Anger, action, outrage, and sadness have filled streets and conversations along with demands that we not look - [2021 Board Member Blog Series: Dory Escobar](https://www.petalumabounty.org/2021-board-member-blog-series-dory-escobar/) - When I joined Petaluma Bounty’s Community Advisory Board in mid-2019, I was already a long-time supporter and ally, having been a community partner in the initial community conversations organized by the Hub about how to respond to findings in a 2004 Community Needs Assessment. My support of Bounty’s work deepened since Suzi Grady assumed the - [2021 FM LIFE Mid-Year Report](https://www.petalumabounty.org/2021-fm-life-mid-year-report/) - All photography featured in this blog is courtesy of Paige Green Photography taken during our Faces of the Market project. My first experience with farm fresh produce was at a little farmstand based on the honor system in my early teen years; I vividly remember going to buy summer squash on the way home and - [Fall Plant Sale August 29th!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/fall-plant-sale-august-29th/) - Sunday, August 29th, 2021; 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Second Annual Fall Plant Sale with Social Distancing Guidelines Get your Fall garden started at our Second Annual Fall Plant Sale! There will be hundreds of plants for sale on Sunday, August 29th at the Bounty Community Farm, located at 55 Shasta Ave in Petaluma. The - [2021 Community Plant Giveaway](https://www.petalumabounty.org/2021-community-plant-giveaway/) - After our 11th Annual Spring Plant Sale and planting our fields, we were honored to be able to spread the wealth of healthy seedlings with our community! We hosted the 2021 Community Plant Giveaway at the end of May and beginning of June and were honored to welcome seventeen groups/participants out to the farm including - [Updates to our Bounty Bag Program](https://www.petalumabounty.org/updates-to-our-bounty-bag-program/) - Dear Community, Petaluma Bounty has made the hard decision to postpone the CSA (aka Bounty Bag) Program for the 2021 season. This was due to production delays, staff turnover, and drought considerations. The Bounty Bag program has been the heart of the Bounty Farm since at least 2010. We are saddened to make the decision - [2021 Board Member Blog Series: Dani Lipski](https://www.petalumabounty.org/2021-board-member-blog-series-dani-lipski/) - My path to joining the Petaluma Bounty Advisory Board started on a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr day of service at the Bounty Farm several years ago. My partner and I had just moved to the area and were looking for a way to get involved in the community, make some contributions, and meet people - [Guest Blog: Moving from the Greenhouse to the Fields](https://www.petalumabounty.org/guest-blog-moving-from-the-greenhouse-to-the-fields/) - Special thanks to Intern Jane for contributing her third post as we move past greenhouse tending to field planting. Here we find ourselves face to face with summer once again! I approach this season of abundance with both joy and caution. There is little better than hunting for ripe strawberries in the gentle sun after - [Huge Thanks to Petaluma Sunrise Rotary!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/huge-thanks-to-petaluma-sunrise-rotary/) - As a community non-profit, we are always so thankful for work projects that other groups take on! This Spring, we were thrilled to welcome the Petaluma Sunrise Rotary out to the Bounty Community Farm as they working alongside our umbrella organization, Petaluma People Services Center to utilize DDF Funding to create new seating in the - [2021 Board Member Blog Series: Jessica Vann Gardner](https://www.petalumabounty.org/2021-board-member-blog-series-jessica-vann-gardner/) - Petaluma Bounty - The Why and The How of Building A Sustainable, Organic Food Community Having been personally involved and supportive of Petaluma Bounty and its programs for more than a decade, the first question is WHY serve as a Petaluma Bounty Volunteer or Advisory Board Member, and HOW do the Mission and Programs provide - [The Great Flood of 2011](https://www.petalumabounty.org/the-great-flood-of-2011/) - A few weeks ago, I received a wonderful email from a past volunteer about an experience I had honestly tried to forget. The email sent by Eric B., was titled "The Great Flood of 2011" had four lines and several pictures. "The conversation went something like...Suzi: I'm not ready to see those photosEric: When can I send - [11th Annual Spring Plant Sale Recap](https://www.petalumabounty.org/11th-annual-spring-plant-sale-recap/) - If you’ve been following along with our Blog Posts and our Facebook Posts throughout this Spring, you’ve seen a lot of behind the scenes pictures and stories of the hard work that goes into tending a greenhouse full of potential. Not only are the seedlings for the farm but a good majority of them grow - [Guest Blog: Greenhouse Reflection Part 2](https://www.petalumabounty.org/guest-blog-greenhouse-reflection-part-2/) - [Guest Blog: Greenhouse Reflections Part 1](https://www.petalumabounty.org/guest-blog-greenhouse-reflections-part-1/) - Guest written by Intern Jane It’s hard to communicate the significance of planting seeds. Even on the days you’re not feeling particularly in awe of the world, planting seeds is always magical. It has been my privilege to have been a part of getting thousands of seeds started in the greenhouse this season. Here’s a - [Bounty Sponsor-A-Box Initiative: Help Bounty ensure low-income consumers can participate in local CSA's and farm stands during the COVID-19 pandemic](https://www.petalumabounty.org/help-bounty-ensure-low-income-consumers-can-participate-in-local-csas-and-farm-stands-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/) - Donate now to support: Connect CalFresh users to their local farmers’ market by funding a one-time incentive bump (daily maximum of $20) during CalFresh Awareness Month (May).Provide ongoing funding for a 50% discount for CalFresh customers getting weekly CSA boxes from Singing Frogs Farm through December, 2020.Fund a 30% discount at Bounty’s sliding scale farm - [11th Annual Spring Plant Sale](https://www.petalumabounty.org/11th-annual-spring-plant-sale/) - Get your garden started! There will be thousands of plants for sale on Sunday, April 25th at the Bounty Community Farm, located at 55 Shasta Ave in Petaluma. With over 27 types of affordably priced vegetables, herbs and flowers and 200 different varieties to choose from, everyone is sure to find something for their garden! - [2021 Board Member Blog Series: Elizabeth E](https://www.petalumabounty.org/2021-board-member-blog-series-elizabeth-e/) - When I reached out to Suzi in April 2014 to ask about interning with Petaluma Bounty, I had no idea I’d be signing on for life. I was an English Literature major at Sonoma State, newly passionate about community food and sustainability, but unsure how to take my first tentative steps toward community involvement without - [2021 Community Tool and Seed Giveaway](https://www.petalumabounty.org/2021-community-tool-and-seed-giveaway/) - “If you are more fortunate than others, it’s better to build a longer table than a taller fence.” — Unknown All through the year we are continually blown away by the kindness of our community to supply us with donations to keep our community farm up and running. Whether it is a soil donation to - [2021 Spring Intern Introductions](https://www.petalumabounty.org/2021-spring-intern-introductions/) - Every Spring, Summer, and Fall, we are happy to welcome a new cohort of interns into the Petaluma Bounty Family. Our internship program over the years has helped train young farmers and created a network of folks invested in our work at the Bounty Community Farm. In fact, we often joke that once you intern - [2014 Year End Report](https://www.petalumabounty.org/2014-year-end-report/) - Healthy food for everyoneGrowing a thriving, local food system through collaboration, education, and promoting self-reliance. For a pdf of our Year End Report, please click here. In 2006, Petaluma Bounty was founded to address the lack of access to healthy food for low-income families and seniors. Six years later, the Bounty became a program of - [2019 Year End Report](https://www.petalumabounty.org/2019-year-end-report/) - What a year 2019 has been! From seed to compost pile and every step in between, we are proud of the results of our collective efforts and you should be too! This year, we decided to use the interactive platform Prezi to showcase our annual report as well as expand on the framework of what - [February Farm Reflections](https://www.petalumabounty.org/february-farm-reflections/) - *This month's farm reflection post is co-written by Farmer Reyna and Farm Assistant Elizabeth* Reflection This month has brought in more of our caretaker instincts. As we start tending to our seedlings in the greenhouse, part of the care involves assessing the conditions which will influence how our seeds grow. Checking into the greenhouse is vital - [Petaluma Bounty is seeking a Marketing Consultant for Farmers' Market LIFE](https://www.petalumabounty.org/petaluma-bounty-is-seeking-a-marketing-consultant-for-farmers-market-life/) - Summary: Petaluma Bounty seeks proposals from qualified marketing professionals for a comprehensive values-based marketing campaign for farmers’ markets in Sonoma and Marin County, CA. The campaign is part of a four year research study to make farmers’ markets in the region more welcoming and inclusive to the whole community. The study is using community-engaged research - [2021 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Week of Service](https://www.petalumabounty.org/2021-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-week-of-service/) - As with everything that has happened since the introduction of COVID-19, we have had to shift how we operate the farm and our traditional days of service; we wanted to make sure that we did not skip our annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, as honoring Dr. King Jr.’s legacy is more - [2020 Farmers' Market LIFE Recap](https://www.petalumabounty.org/2020-farmers-market-life-recap/) - One thing that emerged through the year is that farmers’ markets are essential to the community. They not only let the community shop in the open air as they buy healthful food to boost immune systems but through our incentive matching program, they allow for people’s food budgets to stretch further while supporting small, local agricultural farms. We are proud to be a small piece in the local food system and advocate for farmers’ markets at a local, state, and federal level. - [The Bounty Farm and Sustainability](https://www.petalumabounty.org/the-bounty-farm-and-sustainability/) - For a long time the word “sustainability” spoke most directly to environmental conservation efforts. As we increasingly become cognizant of the nodes that connect our physical environment, our economy, human physical and mental health, and social equity, the word can’t quite seem to carry all of that well anymore. Even just focusing on the agricultural - [Special Thanks to Grab n' Grow!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/special-thanks-to-grab-n-grow/) - As we are in the process of reflecting back on the year, we are so thankful for all of those that have donated to us, whether it was the change from their produce purchase or a large donation from a business; we could not do what we do without every donation that comes our way. - [Petaluma Bounty Year In Review: Advocacy](https://www.petalumabounty.org/petaluma-bounty-year-in-review-advocacy/) - As we recap what the Bounty was able to accomplish this year, we have to recognize that this year was unlike any year in our recent history. As a farm-based community food security project, the Bounty offers a unique perspective to advocacy efforts. We drive for organizational, institutional, and governmental policy that benefits both low-income - [Growing our Shared Vision for a Bountiful 2021!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/growing-our-shared-vision-for-a-bountiful-2021/) - Finally, Petaluma Bounty works at the county, state and national level on research and advocacy. We successfully advocated to include Farmers Markets as essential services during shelter-in-place so community members had safe outdoor spaces to shop for local, healthy food. We advocate for local producers and regional emergency food coordinators to be incorporated into disaster management plans. Our - [End of the Season Reflections from Farmer Reyna](https://www.petalumabounty.org/end-of-the-season-reflections-from-farmer-reyna/) - This month's Farmer Update is broken down much how the farmer's brain is at any given moment: in constant reflection, focused on the current task at hand, and looking ahead to the next endeavor. Reflection: November was the final farm push to wrap up a long, full season. Field take down is an intentional process; drip line and stakes are carefully - [getstarted Pilot Program Wrap-Up](https://www.petalumabounty.org/getstarted-pilot-program-wrap-up/) - Petaluma Bounty was excited to have the opportunity to work with getstarted to help facilitate their pilot program this past summer— a new initiative that sought to engage the help of local home gardeners to grow edible plant starts for Petaluma families in need. Petaluma Bounty helped by facilitating the pickup of over 300 start - [Summer Bounty Bag Wrap Up](https://www.petalumabounty.org/summer-bounty-bag-wrap-up/) - What a season it has been! As everyone has experienced, to differing degrees, 2020 has been a very difficult year. Food insecurity has surged globally and locally as we all face the COVID-19 pandemic, social isolation, economic depression, and the shock waves through the food supply chain. Locally, demand for food aid has risen for - [Produce Safety After Wildfire Wrap Up event](https://www.petalumabounty.org/produce-safety-after-wildfire-wrap-up-event/) - A few Saturdays ago, our multi-disciplinary team presented the last webinar about Produce Safety after Wildfire. I'm really proud of being part of this collective of community driven research and the crucial foundation it will hopefully lay for subsequent work in this arena. Each fire event is unique and the composition of ash, site history, - [Petaluma Bounty Celebrates #batweek with Bat Detector Findings](https://www.petalumabounty.org/petaluma-bounty-celebrates-batweek-with-bat-detector-findings/) - Did you know that it’s Batweek? These critters may get a lot of attention in October because of their spooky literary cameos, but they do so much to create a vibrant ecosystem! (Image of Western Red Bat retrieved from here) We celebrated at the farm by getting the results back from the bat detector box - [Sponsor-A-Box Fundraiser](https://www.petalumabounty.org/sponsor-a-box-fundraiser/) - Earlier this year, we introduced our Sponsor-A-Box Fundraiser through a blog post where we highlighted that we were raising $8,000 with Singing Frogs Farm, and Sonoma Family Meal to ensure access to fresh, locally grown produce for community members on limited incomes; we updated the initiative in July to highlight that due to an increased - [First Annual Fall Plant Sale](https://www.petalumabounty.org/first-annual-fall-plant-sale-2/) - PETALUMA BOUNTY FALL PLANT SALE Sunday, September 6, 2020; 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Bounty Community Farm Hosts First Annual Fall Plant Sale with Social Distancing Guidelines The Calendly link is now LIVE! Please read the below for full guidelines before signing up for your time slot! Get your Fall garden started at our first - [Announcing Community Apple Press Reservations!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/announcing-community-apple-press-reservations/) - Calling all imperfect fruit and their owners! We are excited to announce that we are opening up some time slots for our community to come share our wonderful apple press and save some of their fruit that may be past the prime eating time! We are going to start offering one-hour time slots to reserve - [The Economic Multiplier of Choosing Farmers' Markets First](https://www.petalumabounty.org/the-economic-multiplier-of-choosing-farmers-markets-first/) - Your Choice Matters - Farmers’ Markets First! Shopping at farmers’ markets supports the health and wellbeing of you, your local economy, environmental and community. When you shop your local markets, you are not only taking care of you but of the local economy that you exist in; shopping at markets promotes small businesses and has - [Petaluma Bounty and Farmers' Market LIFE Celebrate National Farmers' Market Week 2020!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/petaluma-bounty-and-farmers-market-life-celebrate-national-farmers-market-week-2020/) - Join Farmers’ Market LIFE and Petaluma Bounty August 2nd through the 8th as we celebrate National Farmers’ Market Week! Commemorated across the country, this is a time to honor our local farmers, farmers’ market staff, and everyone behind the scenes who make our markets a rich celebration of local and traditional food cultures. We will - [Join "Get Started"- A network of gardeners growing plants to share with their neighbors!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/join-get-started-a-network-of-gardeners-growing-plants-to-share-with-their-neighbors/) - Petaluma Bounty is supporting the launch of a network of home gardeners who want to share extra plants with neighbors in need. This new initiative is called getstarted and they are recruiting home gardeners today! See their description and request below! getstarted is a timely, emergent initiative addressing the increased, pandemic-related food insecurity in our - [CalFresh Awareness Month Impact Report](https://www.petalumabounty.org/calfresh-awareness-month-impact-report/) - CalFresh Awareness Month looked different this year— but it was arguably more impactful than ever. As Covid-19 has made traditional in-person outreach unsafe, we focused our efforts on two main initiatives: an online blog series and an increase in nutrition incentives at all FM LIFE farmers’ markets during the month of May. In this post, - [Bounty work during COVID-19](https://www.petalumabounty.org/bounty-work-during-covid-19/) - Like many of you, Petaluma Bounty's work has morphed to respond to our new reality. Yet, our mission remains as critical and relevant as it did 5 months or 15 years ago. As a farm-based, community food security organization, Bounty holds a systems-level perspective that includes small farmers, local food advocates, and low-income consumers, with - [Bounty Summer Produce Outlets](https://www.petalumabounty.org/bounty-summer-produce-outlets/) - Petaluma Bounty is excited to announce our Summer 2020 produce outlets! Support your local community farm by checking out the Bounty booth at Walnut Park farmers market every Saturday from 2-5pm and stop by the Bounty Farmstand every Thursday from 3-6pm! At the farmstand we offer discounts for limited income and CalFresh EBT customers. Please - [Pandemic EBT and Disaster Relief Assistance for Immigrants](https://www.petalumabounty.org/pandemic-ebt-and-disaster-relief-assistance-for-immigrants/) - This post is part of Petaluma Bounty’s CalFresh Awareness Month Blog Series. Pandemic EBT and Disaster Relief Assistance for Immigrants: CA Department of Social Services (CDSS) announced in late May they'll be launching their new Pandemic EBT benefits, where families with children who are eligible for free or reduced meals at school will get up - [CalFresh is More Important than Ever.](https://www.petalumabounty.org/calfresh-is-more-important-than-ever/) - This post is part of Petaluma Bounty’s CalFresh Awareness Month Blog Series. In this post, we’ll dive a little deeper into the necessity of CalFresh in addressing food insecurity and CalFresh’s positive impact on the economy. The coronavirus context, entailing massive job loss coupled with increasing food insecurity, has re-elevated the importance of CalFresh as - [What are farmers' markets doing to ensure safety during the pandemic?](https://www.petalumabounty.org/what-are-farmers-markets-doing-to-ensure-safety-during-the-pandemic/) - This post is part of Petaluma Bounty’s CalFresh Awareness Month Blog Series. As we’ve briefly stated in some previous social media posts, farmers’ markets are operating as essential businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. Building off our last blog installment about using CalFresh at farmers’ markets, we also want to share what our farmers’ markets are - [CalFresh at Farmers’ Markets: The Market Match Program](https://www.petalumabounty.org/calfresh-at-farmers-markets-the-market-match-program/) - This post is part of Petaluma Bounty’s CalFresh Awareness Month Blog Series. Farmers' markets, currently operating as essential services, continue to be an important conduit of fresh, nutrient-rich foods for people on CalFresh through an initiative called Market Match. (Note: our next blog post will be dedicated to sharing all safety precautions markets are spearheading - [What is CalFresh and how do you apply?](https://www.petalumabounty.org/what-is-calfresh-and-how-do-you-apply/) - This post is part of Petaluma Bounty's CalFresh Awareness Month Blog Series. CalFresh is California’s name for the food stamp program, which is now called the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (or SNAP) at the national level. Since 2011, California has dedicated May to sharing more resources and information about CalFresh with the intent of encouraging - [Blog Series: May is CalFresh Awareness Month.](https://www.petalumabounty.org/blog-series-may-is-calfresh-awareness-month/) - Lately, our screens and news sources have been filled with the most recent coronavirus updates ranging from positive (many countries are slowly reopening) to disheartening (people continue to lose loved ones and jobs). The effects of coronavirus have touched everything and everyone, and they continue to inform how Bounty will roll out information and resources - [Plant Sale Update- It's a wrap!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/plant-sale-updates/) - Dear Community, What a week it has been! We were stunned and amazed by the amount of interest we received for the Bounty's first online plant sale. Each year, we expect to serve around 400 customers; this year our website crashed within minutes of making the link live after 5,000 people tried to make orders. - [2020 Plant Sale Updates](https://www.petalumabounty.org/2020-plant-sale-updates/) - Edit 4/23/2020: You will have access to our online plant sale platform on April 26th. Join our newsletter (to the right) to stay up-to-date on all changes. The countdown is on for Bounty's 10th Annual Plant Sale! And we're excited to help you and your gardening friends to grow more of your own delicious food. - [Petaluma Bounty COVID-19 Resource Guide](https://www.petalumabounty.org/petaluma-bounty-covid-19-resource-guide/) - COVID-19 Food Resource Guide (Clickable link)COVID-19 Guia de recursos para alimentos en Español Petaluma Bounty publishes a comprehensive Food Resource Guide each year. In response to the COVID-19 public health crisis, we have updated the resource guide to provide information on where to find food in Petaluma during the "shelter in place" order to include - [Bounty Annual Impact Report: A year in numbers, pictures, testimonials, and memories!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/bounty-annual-impact-report-a-year-in-numbers-pictures-testimonials-and-memories/) - What a year it's been! From seed to compost pile and every step in between, we are proud of the results of our collective efforts and you should be too! This year, we decided to use the interactive platform Prezi to showcase our annual report as well as expand on the framework of what it - [Petaluma Bounty COVID-19 Response](https://www.petalumabounty.org/petaluma-bounty-covid-19-response/) - Dear Bounty Community, We know this has been a stressful time of uncertainty for all. It is with mixed emotion that we have decided to postpone all in-person farm-related activities including drop-in volunteer hours, farm visits, yoga, workshops, and Cesar Chavez Day of Service. We are prioritizing the health and safety of our community and - [Cesar Chavez Day of Service, March 28th](https://www.petalumabounty.org/cesar-chavez-day-of-service-march-28th/) - Join us on Saturday, March 28th from 9-12PM as we honor Cesar Chavez, a fierce leader in the movement for farmworkers' rights and environmental justice, with a day of service at the Bounty Farm. Activities for everyone and families welcome! We will be working in the fields and greenhouse with activities such as potting up plants, weeding, - [Ten years and loving it!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/ten-years-and-loving-it/) - Its been ten years since I joined Petaluma Bounty as an intern and Community Gardens Coordinator. A whole decade... my thirties to be exact. I joined the team after colleagues from the UCSC Farm and Garden Program informed me about the ambitious aspirations of a small group in Sonoma County. Although I had experience organizing - [Bird Identification Workshop on March 7th](https://www.petalumabounty.org/bird-identification-workshop-on-march-7th/) - On March 7th we will be kicking off our spring workshop series with a bird identification workshop! Do you wish to be able to identify native birds in Petaluma? Are you interested in learning more about our local feathered friends? Join us on March 7th from 8-10am as we scope out different species of birds - [Beekeeping Basics Workshop, March 28th](https://www.petalumabounty.org/beekeeping-basics-workshop-march-28th/) - Part of our Bounty Farm Community Workshop Series! In this workshop, we will spend time discussing the complexities of colonies and the seasonal rhythms of bees. We will also explore the fundamentals of bee-keeping, including equipment and bee resources. See a honey extraction demo and sample some local varieties. COST: $10-30 sliding scale. Please pay - [Bounty Farm Greenhouse Training Wed., 2/19 or Sat., 2/22 from 12-1PM](https://www.petalumabounty.org/bounty-farm-greenhouse-training-wed-2-19-or-sat-2-22-from-12-1pm/) - Bounty Farm is now preparing to seed for both our 10th Annual Plant Sale and our own farm production! One major component of this is greenhouse management. Starting mid-to-late February, we need volunteers who can help us water, ventilate and watch over our plant babies in the greenhouse. No experience is necessary, but folks with - [Thank You, MLK Day Volunteers!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/thank-you-mlk-day-volunteers/) - A HUGE shoutout to all of our wonderful volunteers that came out to the Bounty Farm last Monday to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service with a day ON, not a day off! With over 45 volunteers in attendance, we were able to tackle many winter projects in preparation for spring! Volunteers - [Save the Date: 10th Annual Plant Sale, April 26th](https://www.petalumabounty.org/save-the-date-10th-annual-plant-sale-april-26th/) - Our annual plant sale is fast approaching and we can't wait! Each year, we welcome community members to the Bounty Farm to pick up locally and sustainably grown vegetable, herb, and flower plant starts to add to your garden! Join us on Sunday, April 26th from 9AM-3PM. We will also have Master Gardeners available to - [Volunteer Hours are BACK!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/volunteer-hours-are-back/) - We had a great few weeks of downtime to plan for the months ahead, but we are excited to welcome back our awesome volunteers for the 2020 volunteer season! Drop-in volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9AM-12PM and Thursdays from 2-5PM (3-6PM after daylight savings begins). Join us as we tackle various winter projects, - [Petaluma Bounty Farm Wish List 2020](https://www.petalumabounty.org/petaluma-bounty-wish-list-2020/) - Petaluma Bounty could use your support! Many of the items that could help us greatly on the farm you may have in your own tool shed that isn't being used. Please read the list of following items and contact farm@petalumabounty.org if you would like to donate one of these items. If you would like to - [Farm Yoga Returns Tuesday, January 7th](https://www.petalumabounty.org/farm-yoga-returns-tuesday-january-7th/) - [Holiday Hours and Upcoming Events](https://www.petalumabounty.org/holiday-hours-and-upcoming-events/) - The holidays are approaching but you can still get your produce from Bounty Farm! The Bounty Farmstand is open every Saturday from 11am-2pm until January 11th. We will not be at the Petaluma Health Center on December 26th or January 2nd, but will return January 9th! You can find fresh winter veggies at our produce - [SSU Projects at the Bounty Farm](https://www.petalumabounty.org/ssu-projects-at-the-bounty-farm/) - For the past three weeks, students from Sonoma State University's Science 220 class, "Dream, Make, Design", have been working on various projects at the Bounty Farm. The students were tasked with addressing a problem on the farm and designing a solution using their innovative minds as well as the Makerspace workshop on their campus which - [Applying a Systems Lens to Improving Farmers' Markets for All.](https://www.petalumabounty.org/applying-a-systems-lens-to-improving-farmers-markets-for-all/) - This blog is co-authored by Summer Sullivan and Suzi Grady with input by board member Caiti Hachmyer. It is in response to a July article on farmers' markets in the Guardian. It offers insight into Petaluma Bounty's approach to policy, systems, and environment change in regards to nutrition incentive programs at farmers' markets. A July - [Seasonal Reflections from the Farm](https://www.petalumabounty.org/seasonal-reflections-from-the-farm/) - From Farmer Reyna: November has been a bustling month for the farm. It began with the closure of our seasonal Thursday farmstand and Bounty Bag CSA subscriptions. But all the while, fall farm crops were preparing for their own showcase as we began our winter Saturday Farmstand where you can find the bountiful fruits of - [Volunteer Appreciation & Solstice Celebration](https://www.petalumabounty.org/volunteer-appreciation-solstice-celebration-3/) - Calling all volunteers! We want to celebrate YOU! Join us Saturday, December 14th from 12:30-2pm as we close out the volunteer season and usher in a new year of farming and community. We will be making pizzas in the cob oven and there will be winter crafts for the whole family! Please feel free to - [Bounty Efforts during Kincade Fire](https://www.petalumabounty.org/bounty-efforts-during-kincade-fire/) - We at Petaluma Bounty worked around the clock in collaboration with partner organizations to continue to support the community we all love. With the threat of fire, power shut offs, hazardous air quality, or closed markets, we were there to provide support, leadership, and build the capacity of our local food shed. Petaluma Bounty is - [Bounty Workshop Series: We want to hear from YOU!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/bounty-winter-workshop-series-we-want-to-hear-from-you/) - We are relaunching our Community Workshops at the Bounty Farm, but first, we want to hear from our valued community members! What workshops would you be interested in seeing at the farm? Are you interested in learning about bee-keeping, fermenting, medicinal herbs, or something else? Do you have a unique skill and want to teach - [Seasonal Transitions at Bounty Farm](https://www.petalumabounty.org/seasonal-transitions-at-bounty-farm/) - As the seasons change we have some changes to our produce outlets and volunteer hours. Drop-in volunteer hours are Wednesdays and Saturdays, 9-12pm and Thursdays, 2-5pm. With the Walnut Park farmer's market ending on Saturday, November 16th, Bounty Farm will be launching our own winter sliding scale farmstand beginning Saturday, November 23rd from 12-3pm. We - [Information on Food Resources for those affected by PG&E power outages and Kincade fire evacuees, including open grocery stores](https://www.petalumabounty.org/food-resources-for-those-affected-by-pge-power-outages-and-kincaid-fire-evacuees/) - Dear Bounty Community, We hope you are staying safe during this time of uncertainty as the Kincade fire blazes on and power outages and evacuations continue. The Bounty team wants to make sure our community members maintain access to food. Below are grocery stores in Petaluma and Rohnert Park that still have power and credit/debit/EBT - [Seeking AmeriCorps VISTA applicants](https://www.petalumabounty.org/seeking-americorps-vista-applicants/) - We’re excited to announce that through a partnership with Harvest Against Hunger for an AmeriCorps VISTA program, we are currently recruiting for a Harvest Outreach Coordinator here at Petaluma Bounty! The Harvest Outreach Coordinator will work to address food insecurity in our local community by supporting food recovery programs that increase access to fresh, nutritious, - [Yoga at the Bounty Farm on Thursdays](https://www.petalumabounty.org/yoga-at-the-bounty-farm-on-thursdays/) - Farm yoga is here! Embody Petaluma will be offering free yoga classes on the farm every Thursday starting at 4:30 pm. We'll provide the mats, water, and farm ambiance and you bring your friends, family, and grocery bags! Here is the link to the ongoing Facebook series. - [Fall Harvest Party at Bounty Farm](https://www.petalumabounty.org/fall-harvest-party-at-bounty-farm/) - Please join the Petaluma Bounty staff and team in celebrating the abundance of our season on Oct. 6th at the Bounty Farm. Located at 55 Shasta Ave. in Petaluma, farm festivities will start at 2pm and go until 4pm. If you're attending the St. Vincent's Health Fair and launch of the Dia de Los Muertos - [Welcome to Our New Nutrition Incentives Coordinator, Summer!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/welcome-to-our-new-nutrition-incentives-coordinator-summer/) - Originally from Pennsylvania, Summer moved to Bakersfield, CA in 2017 to begin a role as the California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) Edible Garden Coordinator through the AmeriCorps VISTA program. Along with lots of community folks and students, Summer worked to start a sustainable, student-led garden at CSUB with the aim of addressing a 40% campus - [Food Resource Guide for Southern Sonoma County](https://www.petalumabounty.org/food-resource-guide-for-southern-sonoma-county/) - Each year, the Bounty team updates this comprehensive list of where to access food programs and community efforts. We update the information regularly but suggest that you always call the service provider first in case their hours of operations have changed. Link to Food Resource Guide Page (with links to English and Spanish editions). This - [ALIVE Session #2 beginning soon!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/alive-session-2-beginning-soon/) - ALIVE Session #1 has been filled with learning and connecting as we gather weekly to discuss how to make healthy changes in our lives and participate in our local food system. We are now looking for families with children ages 6-11 for ALIVE Session #2! The ALIVE program occurs weekly on Tuesdays from 4-5: 30 pm - [Bounty Hunters gleaning training- help us get extra produce to people in need!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/bounty-hunters-gleaning-training-help-us-get-extra-produce-to-people-in-need/) - The Bounty Hunters gleaning program is a network of amazing volunteers who harvest and redistribute local garden and farm-grown produce to folks in our community in need of nutritious fresh fruits and vegetables. We take from our neighbors' abundance that would otherwise go to waste and give it to our neighbors in need. The gleaning events are - [Bounty Bag CSA in Full Swing!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/bounty-bag-csa-in-full-swing/) - We are in week #4 of the Bounty Bag CSA and our members are enjoying their weekly variety of farm-fresh produce and having fun with new recipes and ingredients! It's not too late to join our CSA. We are still accepting new members and prioritize those with limited income or CalFresh/EBT/WIC. Bounty Bag CSA members - [Petaluma Bounty Celebrates National Intern Day](https://www.petalumabounty.org/petaluma-bounty-celebrates-national-intern-day/) - At Petaluma Bounty we celebrate our volunteers and interns every day, but we want to give a special shout out to our amazing interns, both current and past. Thank you for all of your hard work, interns! We welcome anyone who wants to lend a hand on the farm and get a peek at what - [Farewell to the Sonoma County Youth Ecology Corps!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/farewell-to-the-sonoma-county-youth-ecology-corps/) - This month, we bid a fond farewell to this year's 2019 Sonoma Youth Ecology Corps (SCYEC). The SCYEC is a workforce and environmental stewardship program where youth and young adults receive paid, valuable work experience, environmental education and the opportunity to give back to their community, all outdoors! Dubbing themselves the "Mean Green Bean Machine" - [A.L.I.V.E Program at Petaluma Bounty](https://www.petalumabounty.org/a-l-i-v-e-program-at-petaluma-bounty/) - Petaluma Bounty's ALIVE (Active Living in Vibrant Environments) program is a weekly gathering for families with children ages 6-11 to come join us on the farm and learn about where our food comes from, how to prepare farm fresh food, and engage in a more active and healthy lifestyle! All families receive a free bag - [8th Annual Brews & Bites Recap](https://www.petalumabounty.org/8th-annual-brews-bites-recap/) - A great time was had by all at the Lagunitas Brewing Company! We celebrated our shared accomplishments on the dance floor with music by The Highway Poets. F. A. Nino's made a delicious dinner, and a big thank you to our sponsors- Friedman's Home Improvement, Petaluma Market, Petaluma Coffee & Tea Co., Petaluma Poultry, Three Twins Ice Cream, Hydrofarm, Agricultural Community - [8th Annual Brews and Bites for Bounty](https://www.petalumabounty.org/8th-annual-brews-and-bites-for-bounty/) - Announcing Brews and Bites for Bounty, a fundraising event for Petaluma Bounty on Tuesday, July 16th from 5:30 to 8:30 pm at Lagunitas Taproom and Beer Sanctuary. The event features rocking tunes by The Highway Poets, an award-winning Northern California Band. Tickets are $25, which includes a delicious dinner from F.A. Ninos, vegetables from Petaluma - [Stonitsch Family continues to contribute to the Bounty Farm](https://www.petalumabounty.org/stonitsch-family-continues-to-contribute-to-the-bounty-farm/) - On a recent sunny day, I met with the Stonitsch Sisters to sign and notarize (thank you Quality Printers) the Bounty Farm lease in order to sell at the Walnut Park Farmers' Market on Saturday's. This represents the 12th growing season of the Bounty Farm on their family's land and we're grateful that they want - [Remembering Judy Collins](https://www.petalumabounty.org/remembering-judy-collins/) - Judy Collins was a pillar of each community she resided in during her rich, long life. Born and raised in Minnesota, she returned most summers later in life to stay connected with family. She moved to Japan with her husband, Stephen, and later to Korea. While raising three sons (Matthew, John, and Andrew) there, Judy - [Welcome, Harlie! Our New Education & Engagement Coordinator](https://www.petalumabounty.org/welcome-harlie-our-new-education-engagement-coordinator/) - We are excited to announce that Harlie Rankin is joining the Petaluma Bounty team as Education and Engagement Coordinator. Harlie is a Pacific Northwest native that relocated to Sonoma County to begin her career as an environmental educator. She has a wide range of experience working with volunteers and engaging the community in environmental restoration - [Education & Engagement Coordinator (Hired)](https://www.petalumabounty.org/hiring-education-engagement-coordinator/) - As Kaleigh transitions full time to the East Bay, we are looking to find a new Engagement & Education Coordinator. This is a unique position that includes farm work, social media, program implementation, and a variety of other activities and responsibilities. The annual breakdown of activities is 40% inside to 60% outdoors working with community, - [Plant Sale this Sunday! Click here for the variety list!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/plant-sale-this-sunday-click-here-for-the-variety-list/) - We are so very excited to share our farm and selection of beautiful plants with you this Sunday for the 9th Annual Plant Sale! Come by 9am to 3pm to pick out your future garden! This year, we have over 160 varieties of plants for you to choose from! Fruit, vegetables, flowers, and a small - [Produce safety post wildfire- First public event this Saturday.](https://www.petalumabounty.org/produce-safety-post-wildfire-first-public-event-this-saturday/) - Since October of 2017, Petaluma Bounty has partnered with UC Cooperative Extension of Sonoma County, local experts in Environmental Health, and other crucial community partners to conduct a Civic Science Research project on the impact of the fires on local produce. Not a typical project in our wheelhouse, but the events that occurred during those - [Petaluma Bounty Plant Sale](https://www.petalumabounty.org/petaluma-bounty-plant-sale/) - We're getting excited for the 9th Annual Plant Sale! This has become a major Petaluma event and a great way for the Bounty to raise funds to support our programs. Thank you to everyone who has supported the Plant Sale in the past! And we are seeking event sponsors to help promote this one-day horticultural - [Fond farewells at the Bounty](https://www.petalumabounty.org/fond-farewells-at-the-bounty/) - Some things in life are inevitable like compost, weeds, and change. This month, we say a fond farewell to two powerhouse women who have been central to the growth and success of our programs. The Bounty staff is a small team of change-makers, facilitators, data crunchers, content creators, capacity builders, and farmers. The intent of - [Bubbles and Bonbons for Bounty](https://www.petalumabounty.org/bubbles-and-bonbons-for-bounty/) - Petaluma Valentine’s Day Bubbles & Bonbons for Bounty A Benefit Concert with Bonnie Brooks & John Simon Home is where your heart is, community is where your farm is. Petaluma, California – December 29, 2018 – Announcing Bubbles and Bonbons for Bounty, a benefit concert and reception for Petaluma Bounty on Thursday, February 14th from - [Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service 2019: Reflections](https://www.petalumabounty.org/martin-luther-king-jr-day-of-service-2019-reflections/) - At Bounty Farm, we hold a few days of service each year to honor pivotal people who have built movements and fought tirelessly for equity. Last month, we honored and celebrated the life of Martin Luther King Jr, who battled racial and economic injustices towards a vision of a more just future. As a community - [Save the Date: Cesar Chavez Day 2019!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/save-the-date-cesar-chavez-day-2019/) - “We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for our community…Our ambitions must be broad enough to include the aspirations and needs of others, for their sakes and for our own.” - Cesar Chávez Cesar Estrada Chávez, along with Dolores Huerta and organizers for the United Farm Workers union, is known - [Winter on the Farm: Field Notes from Reyna](https://www.petalumabounty.org/winter-on-the-farm-field-notes-from-reyna/) - While winter time on the farm may evoke visions of empty fields, frosty mornings and silence, I have found my first winter at Bounty to be quite meditative and reflective for just those reasons. Winter’s stillness and briskness brings me to reflect on our bustling summer days, reminding me to soak in the change of - [Celebrating our Shared Accomplishments through the 2018 Annual Report](https://www.petalumabounty.org/celebrating-our-shared-accomplishments-through-the-2018-annual-report/) - It is with a lion's heart of service, humility and gratitude that we are able to proudly honor our shared accomplishments during the 2018 growing season. This report highlights 2018 program accomplishments. Also of note and new this year, is the Bounty’s involvement in crucial policy conversations about food security, and two ground-breaking research projects - [Meet Reyna Yagi: Assistant Community Farm Manager](https://www.petalumabounty.org/meet-reyna-yagi-assistant-community-farm-manager/) - Reyna is the new Assistant Community Farm Manager at Petaluma Bounty. She is so happy to be welcome to the farm and a part of the development and care of the land. Reyna hails originally from the East Bay where recently she was immersed in the urban agriculture movement with roles at youth urban farm - [Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at Bounty Farm, January 21st!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/join-us-january-21st-for-the-martin-luther-king-jr-day-of-service-at-bounty-farm/) - Petaluma Bounty volunteer hours are back - and we are thrilled to start the year by honoring Martin Luther King Jr. with a day ON, not a day off! Bring your favorite quote or intention to celebrate or just enjoy a day of work in community for community. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his - [Join us December 15th at our Volunteer Appreciation & Solstice Celebration!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/join-us-december-15th-at-our-volunteer-appreciation-solstice-celebration/) - WHAT: Celebration to honor our volunteers and mark the end of an incredible season WHEN: Saturday, December 15th, 12:30pm to 2pm WHERE: Bounty Farm, 55 Shasta Ave, Petaluma A Bounty Farm event! The winter solstice marks the end of fall and a changing of the seasons. We welcome this time of reflection and renewal, and will - [Post-wildfire lessons learned and promoting community resilience](https://www.petalumabounty.org/post-wildfire-lessons-learned-and-promoting-community-resilience/) - We at the Bounty are devastated to witness more communities being ravaged and up-ended due to wildfires. Although we are not actively involved in feeding people affected by these latest fires, we would like to share what we have learned and worked on through various collaborations within Sonoma County over the past few years. Some - [Seeking a new farmer/Assistant Manager](https://www.petalumabounty.org/seeking-a-new-farmer-assistant-manager/) - As you may or may not know, Petaluma Bounty has been without a farmer since late July. Katherine started a new position and the rest of the team came together to finish out the farm season. Nearing the end of the 2018 season and with some reorganization and an updated job description, we're ready to - [Meet the Bounty Interns: Fall 2018](https://www.petalumabounty.org/meet-the-bounty-interns-fall-2018/) - As a key part of our mighty Bounty team, our interns, who help seed, plant, water, harvest, and sell the produce that you see in the fields or at Farmers' Market, pour so much of their hearts into our organization and keep us running each fall, spring, and summer. Last season, we introduced you to some - [Faces of the Market Photography Application](https://www.petalumabounty.org/faces-of-the-market-photography-application/) - Calling all photographers with a love of community projects! We are excited to announce that our photography application is live for our Faces of the Market Initiative! For a more complete description of the campaign objectives, timeline, and framing, please click here. Faces of the Market is a community-sourced marketing project to promote farmers' markets - [Volunteer Spotlight: Genie Raff](https://www.petalumabounty.org/volunteer-spotlight-genie-raff/) - Volunteers are truly the force behind the work we do, the backbone of our organization. Without them, our programs in food access, education, and more would - without a doubt - never exist. This month, we are featuring one of our volunteers, Genie Raff, who coordinates our Bounty Hunters gleaning program. Genie first learned about - [Love Local? Visit the Bounty Farm Stand on Thursdays, 3-6pm](https://www.petalumabounty.org/bounty-farm-stand-every-thursday/) - Petaluma Bounty's weekly farm stand is in full effect! We grow what we sell-over 30 types of fruits and vegetables within walking distance from downtown Petaluma, every Thursday, 3-6pm. Our Bounty Farm Stand is one of several programs aligned with our mission to make healthy food available to everyone. That means we provide discounts for - [7th Annual Brews and Bites was a blast!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/7th-annual-brews-and-bites-was-a-blast/) - Another great celebration in the books! Thank you to everyone who attended, supported, donated, or danced with us! Here's a video of the start of the dance off! Things got very silly and funky! The food, catered by F.A. Ninos, was fantastic and ingredients were provided by Marin Sun Farms, Amy's Kitchen, Red H Farm, - [Bounty Hunters Training and Engaging this Saturday](https://www.petalumabounty.org/bounty-hunters-training-and-engaging-this-saturday/) - This Saturday from to 2 to 4pm, we are inviting all Bounty Hunters past and present to come to the farm. We have invited our coordinators, past and present, to share what working with the Bounty Hunters Food Recovery program did for them, how it has changed over the years, identify what is needed today - [Volunteer Perspectives: From a Young Community Farmer](https://www.petalumabounty.org/volunteer-perspectives-from-a-young-community-farmer/) - The soil on our community farm has been worked by many hands, young (like, 18-months-old young!) and old. During the spring, various middle school students completed their community service at Bounty Farm. One of these volunteers, Makoa, shared his experience with us and we wanted to feature his words as a guest blog post here. - [Meet the Bounty Interns: Summer 2018](https://www.petalumabounty.org/meet-the-bounty-interns-summer-2018/) - When we say we farm in community, we mean it! Our farm crew is non-traditional at its best- stalwart volunteers, service learning groups, staff, SCYEC crew members, and interns. This month, we want to take some time to shine a light on the hard-working folks you may see at our sales outlets, in the field, - [Brews and Bites for Bounty!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/brews-and-bites-for-bounty/) - Monday August 27th, we'll be celebrating our shared accomplishments with our community at Lagunitas Taproom. It's the 7th Annual Brews and Bites for Bounty fundraiser and we want you to come! The event features rocking tunes by The Highway Poets, an award-winning Northern California Band. Tickets are $20, which includes delicious dinner from F.A. Ninos, - [Hiring: Bilingual Engagement and Sales Assistant](https://www.petalumabounty.org/hiring-bilingual-engagement-and-sales-assistant/) - Come be part of a fast-moving, dynamic team! This is a part-time, seasonal position perfect for someone that shares our passion for good food and healthy community. We will train the right candidate! Click here for an electronic description or read below for a full description. Applications accepted on a rolling basis with the ideal - [ALIVE Program Begins in Late July!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/alive-program-begins-in-late-july/) - While the pollinators are busy moving about the farm’s blossoms, and warm sunshine continues to stretch into the evening, we (interns, staff, and volunteers) are cultivating, trellising, and all-around nurturing the crops in the fields as they grow taller and taller. During this time, we are also preparing for some of our key summer programs - [Results from CalFresh Awareness Month](https://www.petalumabounty.org/results-from-calfresh-awareness-month/) - Another CalFresh Awareness Month (May) is in the books! Thank you to everyone who shared our posts, spread the word, and came out to farmers' markets during the month of May! Due to our collective efforts, we were able to distribute $8,191 in CalFresh and $7,512 in Market Match Incentives to 459 (non-unique) customers. That's - [Announcing the 2018 Food Resource Guide and Summer Farm Initiatives](https://www.petalumabounty.org/announcing-the-2018-food-resource-guide-and-summer-farm-initiatives/) - Bounty Farm is showing the first signs of summer produce. Potatoes are being planted by stalwart volunteers, and our strawberries and garlic continues to explode in the fields. As we progress into summer, we are excited to announce our. summer schedule of sales outlets and other programs. To stay updated on exact opening days - [Spring Farmer Field Notes](https://www.petalumabounty.org/spring-farmer-field-notes/) - Although it’s no easy contest, spring may win as the busiest season here at the farm. It certainly feels the most dynamic and multifaceted. Not only is there a lot to do, there is a lot of different kinds of work and preparations that must be done for the upcoming season. Add to the matrix - [Work at Bounty Farm this Summer as a SCYEC Crew Leader!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/work-at-bounty-farm-this-summer-as-a-scyec-crew-leader/) - Are you interested in working outdoors this summer? Would you like to lead and mentor Sonoma County youth as they learn valuable skills on our community farm? Come work for Petaluma People Services Center as a SCYEC Crew Leader. The Sonoma County Youth Ecology Corps (SCYEC) is a program for young people who want to earn - [Market Tours, Photo Contest, & More: CalFresh Awareness Month is Underway](https://www.petalumabounty.org/market-tours-photo-contest-more-calfresh-awareness-month-is-underway/) - By Sarah Rummens, Farmers' Market Life Program Coordinator CalFresh Awareness Month is underway! For the month of May, Petaluma Bounty and Farmers’ Market L.I.F.E. has increased the daily maximum match incentive to $20 for people making purchases with CalFresh at one of our 13 Farmers’ Markets. For details and a list of all markets involved, please - [Herbal Medicine from the Garden: Spring Workshop](https://www.petalumabounty.org/2452/) - At the beginning of the year, we partnered with the Sonoma County Herb Exchange to offer hands-on workshops exploring the interconnections and interdependence between our plants, our bodies, and healing - right at Bounty Farm! This comes as we continue to take care of our shared Unity Garden at the front of the farm, filled - [Get Ready for CalFresh Awareness Month in May!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/get-ready-for-calfresh-awareness-month-in-may/) - “What makes the Farmers’ Market such a special place is that you are actually creating community around food.” - Bryant Terry The month of May is set aside as CalFresh Awareness Month and it seeks to increase public awareness as well as dispel myths and assist clients with CalFresh applications. In honor CalFresh Awareness Month, - [Thank You for Supporting our 8th Annual Plant Sale!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/thank-you-for-supporting-our-8th-annual-plant-sale/) - Thank you to everyone in our community who came out to Bounty Farm on April 22nd to take part in our 8th Annual Plant Sale! Under a blue sky and with warm temperatures, we welcomed spring along with many community members who spent a bit of their Sunday to support our programs while buying plant - [Bounty Farm's 8th Annual Plant Sale: Help us Grow our Programs!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/bounty-farms-8th-annual-plant-sale-help-us-grow-our-programs/) - Support Petaluma Bounty programs at our 8th Annual Plant Sale! WHEN: Sunday, April 22nd, 9am-3pm WHERE: Bounty Farm (55 Shasta Ave, Petaluma) WHAT: Thousands of edible & flower starts for sale (see our list here) In just a few short weeks, Bounty Farm will be hosting our 8th Annual Plant Sale Fundraiser! This year, our - [Bounty Farm's Celebration of Cesar Chavez Day](https://www.petalumabounty.org/bounty-farms-celebration-of-cesar-chavez-day/) - "We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for our community…Our ambitions must be broad enough to include the aspirations and needs of others, for their sakes and for our own.” - Cesar Chavez On March 31st, Bounty Farm welcomed about 30 community members - long-time volunteers, returning members of the - [Join us at Día del Niño/Day of the Child on April 29th!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/dia-del-nino-day-of-the-child/) - Join us for an afternoon dedicated to celebrating young people! On April 29, 2018, the Sonoma Environmental Education Collaborative (SEEC) will be hosting and celebrating Día del Niño, or “Children’s Day." Many countries around the world celebrate children through an annual holiday. In Mexico, Day of the Child takes place each year in April, and - [Winter On The Farm](https://www.petalumabounty.org/winter-on-the-farm/) - Winter is the time of year for dreams, aspirations, and setting intentions, the time when anything is possible. What will the farm grow in the summer, how much money can we bring in at market, how organized, efficient, and streamlined can our practices become? In the winter, everything is possible! And while I did not - [Community Partner Spotlight: Center for Well-Being](https://www.petalumabounty.org/community-partner-spotlight-center-for-well-being/) - At Petaluma Bounty, we like to share with volunteers and community members that one of our key goals is to grow food in community, with community, for community. Our work in this domain speaks to the spirit of collaboration among multiple stakeholders as we join forces to build a healthy community food system. As a - [Save the Date! Cesar Chavez Day of Service at Petaluma Bounty](https://www.petalumabounty.org/save-the-date-cesar-chavez-day-of-service-at-petaluma-bounty/) - "The fight is never about grapes or lettuce. It is always about people." - Cesar Chavez Cesar Estrada Chavez is known for his pioneering work in the fight for farmworkers' rights, environmental justice, and non-violence. In honor of his life as a dedicated labor leader and civil rights activist, Bounty Farm joins other organizations in - [A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and Social Justice on our 6th Annual Day of Service](https://www.petalumabounty.org/a-celebration-of-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-and-social-justice-on-our-6th-annual-day-of-service/) - "We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly." Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Letter from Birmingham Jail On January 15th, we joined other organizations and opened our farm to a force of over 50 people committed to positive social change on - [Bounty Farm Herbal Workshop Series Begins!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/bounty-farm-herbal-workshop-series-begins/) - We are excited to announce the launch of our Bounty Farm workshop series for 2018! Join herbalist Abi Huff & the Sonoma County Herb Association on the Bounty Farm for a discussion on immunity and its connection to stress. We will learn about herbal allies to support us through times of intense and general stress, - [How does the Bounty interface with emergency food distribution?](https://www.petalumabounty.org/how-does-the-bounty-interface-with-emergency-food-distribution/) - The other day, I was asked to share with a new partner how Petaluma Bounty supports and helps improve emergency food outlets. First, let me back up and describe what I mean by emergency food outlets. That is a catchall term I use to describe any group that provides groceries (shelf stable to produce) or prepared - [Save the date for Bounty's 8th Annual Plant Sale](https://www.petalumabounty.org/save-the-date-for-bountys-8th-annual-plant-sale/) - It's hard to believe that in a few short weeks we'll start seeding for the Plant Sale and the 2018 farm season! The 8th Annual Bounty Farm Plant Sale will be held on Sunday April 22nd, World Earth Day! Please put the date on your calendar and consider purchasing your plants from the Bounty this - [Intern Spotlight: Sara Schmunk](https://www.petalumabounty.org/intern-spotlight-sara-schmunk/) - Sara Schmunk found her way to Bounty Farm through a path of farmer-focused restaurants and environmental planning studies at SSU - and we couldn't feel more fortunate. As one of our fall Farm Production interns, she has supported Katherine, Bounty Farm Manager, in planting, weeding, field maintenance, and a bevy of other farm-related projects. She - [Our Year in Photos](https://www.petalumabounty.org/our-year-in-photos/) - What does a year look like on a community farm? We gathered some of our favorite shots - through winter mud and summer sun - to give you a glimpse. Thanks to all of our volunteers, interns, program members, and community for an incredible season. On to more farming, food, and fun in 2018! - [Reflections on ALIVE](https://www.petalumabounty.org/reflections-on-alive/) - As winter approaches and harvest wanes, we said a bittersweet goodbye (for now!) to several of our summer and fall programs. ALIVE, a crucial part of Petaluma Bounty's farm-based education programming, wrapped up this month with our traditional end-of-session potluck. Short for "Active Living in Vibrant Environments," this program represents a unique collaboration between Petaluma - ["...Can Add Considerably to the Excitement:" Farmer Katherine's Reflections on This Season](https://www.petalumabounty.org/can-add-considerably-to-the-excitement-farmer-katherines-reflections-on-this-season/) - When I started my position as the new Bounty Farm Manager, it was late August, and the Farm was bursting at the seams with its abundance of tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, kale, flowers, herbs, strawberries, and yes, summer squash. Customers at our Farm Stand and Farmacy would offer thanks for my having “grown all this,” to - [Intern Spotlight: Francisco Flores](https://www.petalumabounty.org/intern-spotlight-francisco-flores/) - If you have ever volunteered on a Saturday or Tuesday morning, you have likely met Francisco, one of our fall interns. Perhaps you exchanged words while bunching kale, weeding amaranth from the squash bed, or enjoying his famous cashew cream sauce - which we have the pleasure of sampling over our weekly post-harvest tamales at Bounty - [Petaluma Bounty responds to the fires](https://www.petalumabounty.org/petaluma-bounty-responds-to-the-fires/) - Petaluma Bounty played a unique and crucial role as a community hub for local food response. We also played the role of convener, traffic control, mentor, facilitator, coordinator, and other descriptors as the occasions required. Petaluma Bounty leveraged existing networks and infrastructure to respond to ongoing and new needs in the face of this unprecedented - [Bounty Farm Season in a snapshot!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/bounty-farm-season-in-a-snapshot/) - What does a typical season look like at the Bounty Farm? Below is a quick description of activity on Bounty Farm that we were asked to put together. We love our Bounty Farm and are tickled to be able to share and reflect on cycles and rhythms of production and engagement. Here's to many more - [Mapping the emergency local food scene](https://www.petalumabounty.org/mapping-the-emergency-local-food-scene/) - Introduction Collecting information via google forms, distributing it to websites interfacing with the public, strengthen the web of community food hubs, and improving communication between all parties.. We are mapping and connecting a regionalized and sustained local food response leveraging existing distribution local food producers. Please fill out the google form below so we can - [Health impact of fire on local produce. Call for sites and volunteers!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/health-impact-of-fire-on-local-produce-call-for-sites-and-volunteers/) - Citizen Science Research on the Health Impacts of Air Pollution on Local Produce in Sonoma and Napa Counties To get involved, please contact: Vanessa Raditz, MPH - vraditz@gmail.com Air quality in Sonoma and Napa counties has been significantly impacted by the ongoing fires in the region. Local farms have played a very large and important - [The Impact of the Bounty Bag Program](https://www.petalumabounty.org/the-impact-of-the-bounty-bag-program/) - Sharing the Bounty Through our CSA Program When we envision community-supported agriculture, what often comes to mind? Perhaps a way to strengthen the community food system, reduce the number of miles your food travels from farm to plate. Here at Petaluma Bounty, our CSA program is a partnership between the local community and our farm - [Update on Bounty Hunters Program](https://www.petalumabounty.org/update-on-bounty-hunters-program/) - Petaluma Bounty Hunters has been uncharacteristically quiet this season because we didn't receive funding for a coordinator and were unable to find volunteers that wanted to step into a leadership role of coordination. These are not unheard of barriers. But when our farm manager took another (great) job this summer, I (Suzi) was forced to - [Intern Spotlight: Megan!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/intern-spotlight-megan/) - This month we would like to highlight our incredible summer intern, Megan Travers. You may recognize her smile if you have ever stopped by our Bounty Farm Stand or the Farmacy at the Petaluma Health Center. Megan joined us in late June as an intern and has been supporting our programming and administrative activities ever - [Welcome to the Bounty, Katherine!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/welcome-to-the-bounty-katherine/) - Katherine is thrilled to bring her background in food justice, agroecology, and sustainable community development to Petaluma Bounty as the new Bounty Farm Manger! She is excited to be part of the dynamic and committed Bounty team working together to grow beautiful, fresh, healthy food. Katherine has managed greenhouses and plant production and worked on - [Farmers' Market LIFE receives additional funding for Market Match incentives!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/farmers-market-life-receives-additional-funding-for-market-match-incentives/) - Petaluma Bounty and Farmers’ Market LIFE is excited to announce that funding for the California Market Match Consortium has been extended through the end of 2019. Administered by the Berkeley Ecology Center, the California Market Match Consortium is part of a $3.9 million Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) grant- the largest of its kind - [Food Recovery Directory needs you!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/food-recovery-directory-needs-you/) - As a founding member of the Sonoma County Food Recovery Coalition, Petaluma Bounty is proud to launch the Food Recovery Directory. This has been a collaborative effort with seed funding from Impact100Sonoma, facilitation leadership from UC Cooperative Extension of Sonoma County, technical heavy lifting and hosting by CropMobster and other amazing Food Recovery Coalition members. The intent - [Brews and Bites was a blast!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/brews-and-bites-was-a-blast/) - Thank you to our amazing sponsors, hosts, musicians, volunteers, donors and community! Together we raised over $9,500 to benefit Bounty Programs to make healthy food available to everyone! Additional in-kind support exceeded $4,300! What a fantastic community celebration! A very special thank you to Lagunitas Brewing Company, Nopalito Mexican Food, Highway Poets, Agricultural Community Events, - [Seeking Farm Manager](https://www.petalumabounty.org/seeking-farm-manager/) - Say it ain't so! David got his dream job and we're feeling...bittersweet. So happy for him, so sad for us. We're looking for a farmer that's ready to jump in and finish out the season. The farm is in good shape and production is on schedule. Please share with others that may be looking for - [2017 Farmers' Market LIFE CalFresh tours and new markets!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/2017-farmers-market-life-calfresh-tours-and-new-markets/) - Petaluma Bounty is proud to announce we are expanding Farmers' Market LIFE to the following markets for the 2017 season: Sonoma Valley "The Springs" Market, Santa Rosa Wednesday Night Market, Kenwood Community Farmers' Market, Santa Rosa WIC Satellite Market, Tiburon Community Farmers' Market. For a full listing of participating markets, in English y Espanol, please - [Delicious Revolution interviews Bounty Director](https://www.petalumabounty.org/delicious-revolution-interviews-bounty-director/) - If you'd like to hear more of the history and thought process behind Petaluma Bounty programs, consider listening to the Delicious Revolution podcast with Suzi Grady. Available through itunes, soundcloud, their website, or the link below. While you're there, explore past episodes with amazing activists in the good food movement and join the conversation! Thank - [May is CalFresh Awareness Month](https://www.petalumabounty.org/may-is-calfresh-awareness-month/) - On Tuesday, May 2nd The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors honored May as CalFresh Awareness month with a Gold Resolution. With community partners and representatives of the Sonoma County Human Services and Health Services present, Supervisor Hopkins celebrated the key role that CalFresh plays in making many Sonoma County residents more food secure. May is - [Plant Sale THIS SUNDAY! Thank you to our 2017 Sponsors](https://www.petalumabounty.org/plant-sale-this-saturday-thank-you-to-our-2017-sponsors/) - Support all Petaluma Bounty Programs at our 7th Annual Plant Sale! Sunday, 4/23, 9am-3pm, Bounty Community Farm, 55 Shasta Ave, Petaluma Thousands of vegetable, herb and flower starts All plants are cultivated using sustainable practices Gardening tips from Mast Gardeners Kids activities and family fun CalFresh EBT, cash and credit cards accepted 50% off edible - [Monthly Newsletters!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/monthly-newsletters/) - Hi community, We are now sending out Monthly Newsletters for Petaluma Bounty programs, and we would love to share them with you. If you don't already receive them, please SIGN-UP in the Newsletter Sign-Up to the right. We will also be posting all of our monthly newsletters on THIS PAGE on our website, so you - [Seeking applications for Engagement and Education Coordinator](https://www.petalumabounty.org/seeking-applications-for-engagement-and-education-coordinator/) - Katie Haberman can never be replaced. But as she prepares to get her graduate degree in Social Work, we must find a fantastic candidate willing to take the proverbial torch. Please read the job description in its entirety. Engagement and Education Job Description To apply for this position, please send your resume, cover letter, and - [Seeking partners for Egg Laying Operation at Bounty Farm!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/seeking-partners-for-egg-laying-operation-at-bounty-farm/) - Turn our weed problem into something delicious! What we are offering: Here at Petaluma Bounty Community Farm, we have a 7000 square foot mixed orchard of apples, pears, plums, peaches and apricots, with grass alley’s in between the rows. In the past, we have mowed the alleyways to control the grass, but now, we are - [Cesar Chavez Day of Service! April 1st](https://www.petalumabounty.org/cesar-chavez-day-of-service/) - This year, we are celebrating the legacy of Cesar Chavez by hosting a Day of Service at Bounty Community Farm. In honor of his pioneering work in farm worker’s rights, we will spend the day caring for the land and growing food for our community. We will also be finishing planting and celebrating our newly - [Petaluma Bounty Seeks Nominations For Advisory Board Members](https://www.petalumabounty.org/petaluma-bounty-seeks-applications-for-advisory-board-members/) - Would you enjoy making a positive contribution in the lives of community friends in need, while advocating healthy food for everyone by growing a sustainable local food system? If so, the Petaluma Bounty Advisory Board, in collaboration with Petaluma People Services Center (PPSC) could be the perfect match. Diversity of thought, skill, experience, age, ableism, - [Seeking sponsors and volunteers for the 7th Annual Bounty Plant Sale!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/seeking-sponsors-and-volunteers-for-the-7th-annual-bounty-plant-sale/) - Last week, we seeded peppers and eggplants in our greenhouse in preparation for a bountiful 2017 growing season for our farm and your garden! Please mark April 23rd on your calendar as the day to purchase your garden plants and support Bounty Programs! In the mean time, we could use your help as a volunteer - [2016 Petaluma Bounty Program Accomplishments](https://www.petalumabounty.org/2016-petaluma-bounty-program-accomplishments/) - We at Petaluma Bounty have been very busy this year and we wanted to share some of our accomplishments and program developments with our community! Here is a short list of accomplishments we compiled as we look back on the growing season. Thanks to the support of our community, we are continuing to work hard at our - [2017 MLK Day of Service a huge community success!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/2017-mlk-day-of-service-a-huge-community-success/) - The 5th Annual Martin Luther King Day of National Service at Bounty Community Farm was an incredible success for our community! The day brought together around 40 people, gathering community members who were ready to act for positive social change. Click HERE for a Photo Album of the day. On the MLK Day of Service at Bounty Community Farm, - [A year in Pictures](https://www.petalumabounty.org/a-year-in-pictures/) - We wanted to commemorate the year of 2016 and all of the community collaborations and accomplishments to make Healthy Food for Everyone, in pictures. Thank you to all who have contributed to our work this year, in community and for community. We look forward to seeing you this coming year! Volunteering, Service Learning & Community Workshops at Bounty - [Petaluma Bounty seeking new Farm Manager](https://www.petalumabounty.org/petaluma-bounty-seeking-new-farm-manager/) - Sadly for us all, Taylor is heading back up to Washington to farm with family. We're going to miss him so! That means we're looking for a new Farm Manager of Bounty Community Farm. The description is in the link below; please share far and wide! This is a unique opportunity for the right person! - [Farmers' Market LIFE exceeding expectations!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/farmers-market-life-exceeding-expectations/) - Farmers' Market LIFE (Local Incentive for Food and Economy) has now been in operation for 18 months and we're thrilled to share the following results. In total, our 12 participating farmers' markets have distributed $62,571 in incentives and $79,660 in CalFresh for a total of $142,231 from June, 2015 until October, 2016. That includes 4208 - [Community Partner Spotlight: 4Cs Sonoma County](https://www.petalumabounty.org/community-partner-spotlight-4cs-sonoma-county/) - Community Partner Spotlight: 4Cs Sonoma County, Old Elm & Petaluma Child Development Centers This year Petaluma Bounty has partnered in new and innovative ways with local schools and centers that work with our community’s low-income population. One new partnership in 2016 has been with 4Cs (Community Child Care Council) Sonoma County, working with Petaluma-based Old - [Updated Community Food Resource Guide!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/updated-community-food-resource-guide/) - Welcome to our most updated version of the Food Resource Guide for southern Sonoma County! Our Food Resource Guide is a comprehensive packet of information that provides resources on where to find free or reduced cost food for children, families, individuals and seniors in southern Sonoma County. We do a comprehensive update each year and - [Expanding the Farmacy model to Forestville](https://www.petalumabounty.org/forestvillefarmacy/) - This year, Petaluma Bounty became a subcontractor of InterFaith Sustainable Food Collaborative as part of their USDA FINI grant. This funding provides matching incentives for the Bounty Farmacy, Sliding Scale Farmstand and CSA boxes for CalFresh customers. It includes a small amount of funds for Petaluma Bounty to provide technical expertise to mentor a new - [Workshop- Sauerkraut & Fermentation](https://www.petalumabounty.org/workshop-sauerkraut-fermentation/) - Workshop Presenter: Miguel Kuntz, Kitchen Manager at Wild West Ferments Date/Time: September 10th, 11am-1pm Price: Sliding Scale, $10-20 At this two hour workshop at the Bounty Community Farm, we will talk with a local fermentation worker. During our time together we will: - Learn about the benefits of eating fermented foods - Talk details about - [Flower workshop with Farmer Lennie at the Bounty!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/flower-workshop-with-farmer-lennie-at-the-bounty/) - Please come join us at Bounty Farm and learn from community experts! The next upcoming workshop is Saturday, August 27th. As part of our Community Workshop series, we are hosting community members to teach on subjects gleaned from our Volunteer Survey and relevant to our local food system, farming, and food & cooking. We hope - [Farmers' Market LIFE launches CalFresh Farmers Market tours during Nat'l Farmers Market Week!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/farmers-market-life-launches-calfresh-farmers-market-tours-during-natl-farmers-market-week/) - Please help us spread the word! Farmers' Market LIFE collaborators are proud to launch CalFresh Farmers' Market Tours as part of our celebration of National Farmers' Market Week (August 7th through 13th). Attached, you will find a press release that describes the initiative as well as a list of activities around the county. A full - [A milestone worth celebrating!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/a-milestone-worth-celebrating/) - Petaluma Bounty is now offering local affordable food incentives everywhere our produce is sold…and beyond! Tuesday Farm Stand from 3 to 6pm at the Bounty Farm offers 30% discounts for limited income families and 50% discounts for CalFresh customers up to $20. Thursday Farmacy at the Petaluma Health Center offers the same (only available - [Tickets Now Available for the 5th Annual Brews and Bites for Bounty](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tickets-now-available-for-the-5th-annual-brews-and-bites-for-bounty/) - Petaluma Bounty’s vision is to grow a thriving local food system where consumers make informed decisions; farmers make a decent living while prioritizing ecological stewardship of the land; and all people - regardless of income - have access to healthy food. Help us grow our programs by joining us on Tuesday, August 16th, 2016 for - [Backyard Medicine Workshop this Saturday!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/backyard-medicine-workshop-this-saturday/) - Feedback that we received through our 2016 community survey is that volunteers and community members want workshops offered at the Bounty. The first workshop in the series will be this Saturday from 10am to 12pm at the Bounty Farm. There is a $20 fee for the workshop with a limited number of scholarships. At this - [Volunteer Survey Results In!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/surveyresults/) - A HUGE thank you to all who participated in the 2016 Bounty Farm Volunteer Survey! This survey was very important to highlight the voice of volunteers and continue to grow and improve our Volunteer Program. We will take these findings and feedback and incorporate them into this year’s programming. In the survey, we focused on - [2016 Plant Sale a success, thanks to our community!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/2016-plant-sale-a-success-thanks-to-our-community/) - A huge Bounty thank you to all of our day-of volunteers who were an imperative piece to all of our successes at the 2016 Plant Sale! Thank you for your time on Sunday, and for representing Petaluma Bounty to the wider community! For this event we define success as raising funds for our programs in - [Help us make the Bounty volunteer experience even better!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/help-us-make-the-bounty-volunteer-experience-even-better/) - At Petaluma Bounty, we wouldn't exist without the amazing and continual out-pouring of support from our community! From events, data entry, weeding and watering, supporting educational visits on the farm, selling at our community markets, seeding, answering questions at the Plant Sale.... the list goes on and on to the tune of over 2000 hours - [2016 Bounty Plant Sale is right around the corner!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/2016-bounty-plant-sale-is-right-around-the-corner/) - Help us grow our programs by getting your plants at the 6th Annual Bounty Plant Sale on Sunday, April 24th from 9am to 3pm at the Bounty Community Farm, located at 55 Shasta Ave. With over 25 varieties of affordably priced vegetables, fruits and select herbs, choose from 3,000 plants starting at $3.00. There will - [Update on AB 234- Progress was made!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/update-on-ab-234-progress-was-made/) - After much deliberation, compromise and revisions, AB 234 was passed by the governor in October with much improvements from the original draft. Intended to be a clean-up bill to AB 1990, AB 234 addressed some concerns related to new regulations reducing the willingness of people to donate food, increasing administrative burdens on volunteer gleaning networks - [Seeking applications for a fantastic Farm Manager](https://www.petalumabounty.org/seeking-applications-for-a-fantastic-farm-manager/) - After three great years as the Bounty Community Farm Manager, Farmer Lennie is moving on to work full time on expanding her flower farm and design business (B-Side Farm). We wish Lennie the greatest success and look forward to keeping in touch. In the mean time, please share the Farm Manager Job Description far and wide - [Reflections on an internship with the Bounty](https://www.petalumabounty.org/reflections-on-an-internship-with-the-bounty/) - Ester was recommended to Petaluma Bounty by allies in the health care sector. She recently completed her academic summer internship with us and will get credit with her Nutrition program at UC Davis. Ester provided the following description of her time. We are grateful to Ester for jumping into multiple initiatives and leaving each of - [The Story of Bounty Farm Produce](https://www.petalumabounty.org/storyofproduce/) - From Farmer Lennie: It’s mid-August and for us at the Bounty farm, that means the fields are overflowing with more varieties of food crops than most of us can even name offhand, that worker bees such as volunteers, interns and the Youth Corps were out there all summer carefully tending to them daily. That means, - [Brews and Bites and Garden Delights for Bounty](https://www.petalumabounty.org/brews-and-bites-and-garden-delights-for-bounty/) - The 4th Annual Brews and Bites for Bounty will take place Tuesday, July 28th from 5:30 to 8:30pm at Lagunitas Beer Sanctuary. Great live music will be provided by The Highway Poets and fantastic Garden Delights raffle items donated by local businesses including HydroFarm, Cottage Gardens, and Bounty Farm staff. Tickets are $20, which includes - [Bounty Staff to help distribute Senior Farmers' Market Coupons](https://www.petalumabounty.org/bounty-staff-to-help-distribute-senior-farmers-market-coupons/) - We'll be handing out Senior Farmers' Market Coupons ($20 value) on Saturday, July 11th & 18th as well as Tuesday, July 21st. Look for us at the Farmers' Market manager's booth! Qualifications include: You must be 60+ years of age and your annual income must be at or below $21,775 single or $29,471 couple. Please - [AB 234 passed out of the Senate Health Committee and our work has just begun.](https://www.petalumabounty.org/ab-234-passed-out-of-the-senate-health-committee-and-our-work-has-just-begun/) - Greetings all, We voiced our collective concerns loud and proud at the Senate Health Committee meeting yesterday (see the video here:Senate Health Committee testimony). It was unnerving, to say the least, to be the sole voice of reluctant opposition at the hearing. But thanks to you all, I was not alone! Thank you to everyone - [Unintended consequences of new state-wide regulation=less fresh produce to those who need it most](https://www.petalumabounty.org/unintended-consequences-of-new-state-wide-regulationless-fresh-produce-to-those-who-need-it-most/) - Dear allies in promoting healthy communities, food systems change, and food waste prevention. Next week, AB 234 will be heard by Senate Health Committee and if the current language relating to food safety is approved, the ripple effects felt state-wide will include the significant reduction in the amount of fresh food our most vulnerable (low - [Laughing for L.I.F.E a comedy benefit for Farmers' Market L.I.F.E.](https://www.petalumabounty.org/laughing-for-l-i-f-e-a-comedy-benefit-for-farmers-market-l-i-f-e/) - Crushers of Comedy is putting on a show to benefit Farmers' Market L.I.F.E. Please join us on Saturday, May 30th at the Penngrove Hatchery for a fun evening of laughs, drinks, great auction items and more! If you order your tickets today, Tuesday, and you're part of the Lucky 50, you can get a screaming - [The importance of Local Affordable Food Incentives in our food system.](https://www.petalumabounty.org/the-importance-of-local-food-access-incentives-in-our-food-system/) - Many people share with us that they would buy more locally grown food if the farmers didn't charge so much money for it. We at Petaluma Bounty understand full well that when the budget is tight, and with the cost of living so high in Sonoma County, we all have to make sacrifices. Also, when - [5th Annual Bounty Plant Sale is coming soon!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/5th-annual-bounty-plant-sale-is-coming-soon/) - For more information on the Plant Sale as part of Petaluma Bounty's initiative to encourage more people to Grow their own food, please visit Plant Sale and Grow Your Own. For the Bounty Plant Sale press release, please click here. The 5th Annual Petaluma Bounty Plant Sale is coming soon! Sunday, April 26, 9 a.m. - [Seeking Volunteers for the Bounty Plant Sale!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/seeking-volunteers-for-the-bounty-plant-sale/) - Petaluma Bounty's 5th Annual Plant Sale will be here in no time! Know a thing or two about plants? Great! Know next to nothing about plants? Fantastic! In order for it to be the best Plant Sale yet, we need your help! We have a number of ways for you to plug in including stocking - [Petaluma Bounty and Farmers' Market L.I.F.E. part of $3.7 mil USDA award](https://www.petalumabounty.org/petaluma-bounty-and-farmers-market-l-i-f-e-part-of-3-7-mill-usda-award/) - Announced today by the USDA, the California Market Match Consortium will receive one of the USDA’s first ever Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) grants, totaling $3.7 million over two years. The grant will help to expand the Market Match Consortium, coordinated by The Berkeley Ecology Center. For their full press release, click here. California’s healthy food - [This Saturday, getting the most of your implements and intro to welding on the farm!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/this-saturday-getting-the-most-of-your-implements-and-intro-to-welding/) - This Saturday, April 4th from 10 to 12pm come learn about beginning welding and tractor implements for the budget-conscious small farm. Terry Goddard of Yolo Blacksmith will be at the Bounty Community Farm to demonstrate how to to get the most of the equipment that you have. Bring your questions! Learn from the expert as - [2014 Year End Report just posted and it's jam packed with great news!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/2014-year-end-report-just-posted-and-its-jam-packed-with-great-news/) - Healthy food for everyone Growing a thriving, local food system through collaboration, education, and promoting self-reliance. For a pdf of our Year End Report, please click here. In 2006, Petaluma Bounty was founded to address the lack of access to healthy food for low-income families and seniors. Six years later, the Bounty became a program - [Buen Provecho Cooking Workshops for families](https://www.petalumabounty.org/buen-provecho-cooking-workshops-for-families/) - Petaluma Bounty is excited to support a wonderful series of healthy cooking workshops hosted by The McDowell Family Center and The Center for Well-Being at McDowell Elementary School. The first workshop will be on Wednesday, February 25th from 6:30 to 8:00pm. Families with children 8 years and older are invited to attend and the classes - [Entrenamiento gratuito para el uso eficiente de agua para Landscapers. Free waterwise training for Spanish speaking Landscapers](https://www.petalumabounty.org/entrenamiento-gratuito-para-el-uso-eficiente-de-agua-para-landscapers-free-waterwise-training-for-spanish-speaking-landscapers/) - For information on classes in English, please go here: www.qwel.net/trainings Cuando: 10 al 26 marzo, martes y jueves 2 - 6pm Donde: Wyatt Irrigation, 1016 Lakeville St. Petaluma, CA 94952 Registrese visitando www.qwel.net/trainings o llamando (877) 689-7721. - [Bounty is hiring a farm assistant for the 2015 season!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/bounty-is-hiring-a-farm-assistant-for-the-2015-season/) - Petaluma Bounty is looking forward to an exciting 2015 season! In order for all the magic to happen, we are looking for a dynamic farm assistant. Check out the description below or click here for the announcement. To apply for this position, please send your resume and a cover letter to jobs@petalumabounty.org. Applications accepted on - [Bounty Director to speak at Interfaith Annual Conference](https://www.petalumabounty.org/bounty-director-to-speak-at-interfaith-annual-conference/) - Bounty Programs Director Suzi Grady will be speaking at the Interfaith Sustainable Food Collaborative's Annual Conference this Sunday, February 22nd. This year's theme will be "Congregations Cultivating Local Food Access." and topics will include Advancing Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), "Greening" Food Pantries and Community Gardens, Advocacy for Policies Promoting Local Food Security, Food access for neighbors - [Hunger Index Forum](https://www.petalumabounty.org/hunger-index-forum/) - Join us for the First Annual Hunger Index Forum on Thursday, February 19th, 2015 at 4pm. Click here for a flyer about the event. 2014 Hunger Index for Sonoma County Sonoma County is dedicated to closing the missing meal gap for families, children and seniors. That is why multiple community partners have come together to - [Welcome to Petaluma Bounty's new website!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/welcome-to-petaluma-bountys-new-website/) - It's a new year and time for a new website! We could go on about spring cleaning and turning a new corner, but we would be remiss if we didn't also share that we were hacked and are in the process of scrubbing the old content. So, although we're embracing the opportunity to show a - [Bounty Hunters kicks off season with new Bi-lingual Coordinator!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/bounty-hunters-kicks-off-season-with-new-bi-lingual-coordinator/) - Petaluma Bounty Hunters has started the 8th season of gleaning in Southern Sonoma County. And this year brings a lot of exciting changes! We recently hired Martín Rivarola to coordinate community gleans and expand volunteer opportunities for more community members. Here is a little background on Martín, in his own words, “I am 45 ## Pages - [Bounty CSA Bags](https://www.petalumabounty.org/programs/bountycsabags/) - Petaluma Bounty offers a weekly CSA bag with fresh produce hand-picked by our farm team. Bags will be ready for pick up at the farm every week during our farm stand hours. We offer discounts for CalFresh/EBT customers and other limited income customers. 2026 Bounty CSA Bags With our limited capacity and production, we are - [Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)](https://www.petalumabounty.org/senior-farmers-market-nutrition-program/) - 2026 SFMNP Distribution Dates in Sonoma County SFMNP will be distributed at the following farmers markets. Santa Rosa Original Certified Farmers Market at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts on Saturday, July 18, 2026, 8:30am-1pm, at 50 Mark West Springs Rd, Santa Rosa, CA Sebastopol Farmers Market on Sunday, July 19, 2026, 9:00am-1:30pm, at Sebastopol - [Volunteer with Petaluma Bounty!](https://www.petalumabounty.org/take-action/volunteer/) - Volunteers are an integral part of our organization. Volunteer with us for a rewarding experience and to be part of a community working toward a better future. We hold weekly volunteer hours throughout the year with a break between mid-December to Martin Luther King Jr. Day (third Monday in January). Weekly hours are generally Wednesdays - [Our News](https://www.petalumabounty.org/about/our-news/) - There are many ways to keep up with the latest happenings at Petaluma Bounty- whether it be our monthly newsletter, media mentions, press releases, updated flyers, social media, or our blog. Consider this your one-stop shop for news and links related to Petaluma Bounty. In the News Blog posts - [In the News](https://www.petalumabounty.org/about/in-the-news/) - Links to media mentions of Petaluma Bounty, Farmers Market L.I.F.E. markets, and other programs we are a part of. Petaluma Bounty feature in Made Local Magazine May-June 2026 issue Battling setbacks, Petaluma Bounty Farm is still feeding the hungry (Petaluma Argus-Courier, March 25, 2026) Farmers Market LIFE — Increasing Access to Farmers Markets for Communities - [Petaluma Bounty Plant Sale](https://www.petalumabounty.org/programs/bounty-farm/plant-sale/) - 2026 Plant Sale Days Ahead Come to our farm for affordably priced, farm-grown plants ready to plant in your garden. Here are the dates ahead. Thursday, April 16, 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (9-10 a.m. for folks who are immunocompromised, - [Farmers Market L.I.F.E. — A Consortium of Farmers Markets Working Together](https://www.petalumabounty.org/programs/food-access/farmers-market-l-i-f-e/) - Most farmers markets are shoestring operations that bring together small to midsize farm vendors while serving customers from all walks of life. Farmers Market L.I.F.E. is a consortium of local farmers market operators supporting each other. They share information, operate shared programs, advocate together to government leaders and agencies, and more. Farmers Market L.I.F.E. is - [Funders](https://www.petalumabounty.org/about/funders/) - Petaluma Bounty is grateful to the many foundations, institutions, and businesses whose financial support makes our work possible. If your organization is interested in supporting Petaluma Bounty, please email Masako@PetalumaBounty.org. Current funders include Eames Institute & San Antonio Valley Ranch, LLC. Elim Lutheran Church Growing Solutions Fund Howard Formby Garden Design Jonas Philanthropies Scott Laboratories - [Master Gardeners & the Unity Garden](https://www.petalumabounty.org/master-gardeners-the-unity-garden/) - The Master Gardeners of Sonoma County are University of California-trained and certified volunteers. They share knowledge, information, and education to support the home gardener. Petaluma Bounty is proud to call them partners! In the fall of 2020, the Master Gardeners began revitalizing the Unity Garden. Over the next two years, the Master Gardeners transformed the - [Organize a Group Service Day](https://www.petalumabounty.org/group-service-days-for-companies-workplace-teams-communities-of-faith-and-more/) - Volunteering & Team Building Opportunity for Your Workplace Team, Faith-Based Organization, and More Organize a community service day for your business, workplace, faith-based communities, or any other organization you belong to! We welcome groups of up to 30 people for hands-on service days at our Community Farm and beyond. On-farm activities can include planting, weeding, - [Our Story](https://www.petalumabounty.org/about/our-story/) - Executive Summary Most small-scale farmers can't afford to feed low-income people (since they are low-income) and most low-income consumers can't afford to buy locally grown produce. This is a systems problem and Petaluma Bounty seeks to design community solutions. We push beyond hunger relief toward hunger prevention through programming that expands our community's capacity to - [Annual Impact Reports](https://www.petalumabounty.org/about/our-story/year-end-report/) - Every year, when we look back at the year's accomplishments, we are reminded of the power of community. Thank you, funders, sponsors, advisory board, volunteers, and people who bought our produce. We could not do what we do without community support. For continued success of our programs and services, please consider making a tax-deductible donation. - [Take Action](https://www.petalumabounty.org/take-action/) - Take Action! People often ask what they can do that will make a difference. Here are some things you can do to take action right now. Whether you do them all or just one or two, you’ll be helping to build a more sustainable and healthy Petaluma food system for everyone. Donate Money Volunteer Grow - [Spread the Word of Our Fundraising Campaign to Keep the Farm Open](https://www.petalumabounty.org/spread-the-word-of-our-fundraising-campaign-to-keep-the-farm-open/) - We are grateful for all the support since we launched our fundraising campaign in November. Thank you to all those who have contributed to our GoFundMe, sent a check, and contacted Suzi to offer ways to help. Share Our Fundraising Flyer One way you can help us is to spread the word. Share our flyer - [Food Donations](https://www.petalumabounty.org/take-action/food-donations/) - Got Extra Produce? Donate it! You can donate your extra food yourself. Check out the contact info and open hours of local food distribution sites below (last updated April 2025). Need Help Harvesting? In southern Sonoma County: Bounty Hunters can send volunteers to help harvest whn you have AT LEAST 50 pounds of food to - [Partners](https://www.petalumabounty.org/about/community-partners/) - We would like to say Thank You to our many organizational friends, partners, and co-conspirators who have so generously given of their time, services, money and/or products to help strengthen Petaluma’s food system. Please thank them by bringing them your business or supporting them in any way possible. The Hub of Petaluma Foundation Community Foundation - [Current Job Openings at Petaluma Bounty](https://www.petalumabounty.org/about/job-openings-community-farm-nutrition-incentive-food-access/) - We do not have any job openings at this time. - [New Market Application Information](https://www.petalumabounty.org/programs/food-access/farmers-market-l-i-f-e/new-market-application-information/) - Farmers’ Market L.I.F.E.Local Incentive for Food and EconomyA Program of Petaluma Bounty Please click on the button below for an application form you can fill out and submit for your market to be considered for the FM L.I.F.E. Collaborative. Please be sure to read all the information below before filling out the application. Apply to - [About](https://www.petalumabounty.org/about/) - Formed in summer 2006 as a result of a Community Needs Assessment with initial seed funding from the Hub of Petaluma Foundation, Petaluma Bounty's mission is to create a thriving local food system with healthy food for everyone through collaboration, education and promoting self-reliance. Most small scale farmers can’t afford to feed low-income people (since - [Frequently Asked Questions About Our Bounty CSA Bags Program](https://www.petalumabounty.org/programs/bountycsabags/frequently-asked-questions-about-bounty-csa-bags-program/) - GENERAL FAQs ON CSAs What is a CSA? CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture and is a way for community members to support farms directly. CSA members commit to purchasing their “share” on a regular basis while the farm provides a selection of peak season produce. It’s a partnership between farms and consumers that keeps - [Petaluma Bounty Community Farm](https://www.petalumabounty.org/programs/bounty-farm/) - 55 Shasta Avenue, Petaluma. Petaluma Bounty's Community Farm is located at 55 Shasta Avenue off Petaluma Blvd. North (near the Lucky's grocery store). After reading the content below, email the Education and Engagement Coordinator at education@petalumabounty.org for volunteering, internships, field trips or other community oriented programing. Email the Farm Manager at farm@petalumabounty.org if you have - [Staff](https://www.petalumabounty.org/about/staff-contact-information/) - Location: Petaluma Bounty Community Farm 55 Shasta Ave. (Petaluma Blvd North across from the police station) Petaluma, CA 94952 (No mail accepted at this address.) Petaluma Bounty Staff Contacts: Suzi Grady, Program Director Email: suzi@petalumabounty.org Masako Watanabe, Nutrition Incentive and Communications Coordinator Email: masako@petalumabounty.org Media Coordination Email: suzi@petalumabounty.org - [Wish List](https://www.petalumabounty.org/about/wishlist/) - Please click here to view a spreadsheet with items we are in need of. There are tabs for each of our program areas including Bounty Farm, Bounty Hunter Program, and Community Gardens. If you have any of the items, or can help us with any of the projects, please let us know. Thank you! New - [Petaluma Bounty Staff](https://www.petalumabounty.org/about/our-team/) - Director Suzi Grady Program DirectorEmail: suzi@petalumabounty.org Bounty Community Farm Farm ManagerEmail: farm@petalumabounty.org Nutrition Incentives Program Masako Watanabe Nutrition Incentive & Communications CoordinatorEmail: masako@petalumabounty.org Bounty Hunters Gleaning Program Email: bountyhunters@petalumabounty.org Media Contact Email: suzi@petalumabounty.org Advisory Board MembersSheila Bride: President/Owner, Petaluma Coffee & Tea Company Sheila has worked with numerous community and business organizations and has served on the - [About Our Bounty Hunters Gleaning Program](https://www.petalumabounty.org/programs/bounty-hunters/) - Bounty Hunters is our community-wide food gleaning network that collects fresh, healthy food from backyard gardeners, farms, orchards and businesses. We distribute the food to emergency food providers such as COTS, PEP Housing, Senior Cafe, Salvation Army, and the Interfaith Pantry who serve low-income individuals, families and seniors. Petaluma Bounty Hunters efforts fit into a - [Donate](https://www.petalumabounty.org/take-action/donate/) - Petaluma Bounty is currently in transition. We will update this page when we have a way to receive your tax-deductible donation. Your tax-deductible donation is an investment in a sustainable, healthy food system for all of us. Thank you for donating and thank you for investing in a safer and healthier future! Stay Tuned for - [Employment](https://www.petalumabounty.org/employment/) - All positions are currently filled. Please check back in the future. Community Gardens & Engagement Coordinator As Community Gardens & Engagement Coordinator, you will be an integral part of our efforts to build and sustain community gardens and will represent Petaluma Bounty with neighborhood groups, schools, local government, and other institutions. You will also play - [Petaluma Bounty Annual Reports](https://www.petalumabounty.org/about/petaluma-bounty-annual-reports/) - 2022/23 Combined Annual Report 2022-2023 Combined Year-End ReportsDownload 2021 Annual Impact Report 2021 Annual Impact ReportDownload - [Youth Employment](https://www.petalumabounty.org/programs/bounty-farm/youthemployment/) - UPDATE: The youth employment program is discontinued due to the lack of funding. Read below for historical context. Since 2008, Petaluma Bounty partners every summer with the Employment Department at Petaluma People Services Center (PPSC) to employ a crew of young people at Bounty Farm. Sonoma County youth have the unique opportunity to apply to - [Food Resource Guide | Guía de Recursos Alimentarios](https://www.petalumabounty.org/resources/foodresourceguide/) - Español abajo Where to find free and low-cost food in Petaluma If you or someone you know needs access to food, here are food resources in Petaluma. 2025 Food Resource Guide_EnglishDownload Dónde encontrar comida gratis y de bajo costo en Petaluma Si usted o alguien que conoce necesita acceso a alimentos, aquí hay recursos alimentarios - [Sliding Scale Farmstand](https://www.petalumabounty.org/programs/bounty-nutrition-incentives/sliding-scale-farmstand/) - 55 Shasta Avenue Petaluma, CA 94952 OPEN May 22, 2025 - November Every Thursday, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. (2-5 p.m. when Daylight Saving Time ends) Stop by our farm stand for fresh produce straight from the fields. This year, our farm stand opens May 22, 2025. It will run every Thursday until mid to - [Full Schedule of Farmers Market L.I.F.E. Markets](https://www.petalumabounty.org/programs/food-access/farmers-market-l-i-f-e/schedule-for-farmers-market-l-i-f-e-markets/) - Click here or scroll down to see a schedule of Sonoma County farmers markets and Marin County FM L.I.F.E. member farmers markets. Markets with the Farmers Market L.I.F.E. logo are member markets. To find a farmers market statewide, visit the Berkeley Ecology Center's www.FMFinder.org. 2025 Farmers Markets Schedule — Sonoma County & FM LIFE member - [Where to Access Our Produce](https://www.petalumabounty.org/programs/bounty-farm/where-to-access-our-produce/) - *The Bounty Farm Stand: Open to all! Come enjoy the farm and purchase produce from our seasonal farm stand. Located at the farm, 55 Shasta Ave. off of Petaluma Blvd. North. Sliding scale prices based on economic need. We accept credit cards, cash, CalFresh/EBT, and WIC. *Bounty CSA Bags: A partnership with the Petaluma community in - [Income Guidelines for Garden Plot Fee Discount](https://www.petalumabounty.org/garden-plot-fee-discount/) - Petaluma Bounty offers a 50% discount on Community Garden Plot Fees for CalFresh/EBT customers and households earning at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. - [Community Gardens](https://www.petalumabounty.org/community-gardens/) - Community gardens serve so many important functions in our neighborhoods! These gardens provide fresh, nutritious food, improve quality of life and public health, bring us together, and uplift our spirits! Petaluma Bounty has a long history of starting and supporting community gardens. One of our very first initiatives, Garden Starts, resulted in the creation of - [Farmers Market Ambassador Program](https://www.petalumabounty.org/programs/fma/) - The Farmers Market Ambassadors Program aims to make your farmers market more inclusive, more accessible, and more welcoming. Working as a team under the leadership of program coordinator Carlee, each ambassador works directly with markets in the Farmers Market LIFE coalition. Vendor Highlights Our Farmers Market Ambassadors work to bring the community to the farmers - [Gleaning](https://www.petalumabounty.org/resources/gleaning/) - Looking for information about Petaluma Bounty Hunters? We’re looking for volunteers (to help harvest fresh fruit and vegetables from local orchards and farms) and drivers (to help drive donated food to local distribution sites). Read up on the program, roles and needs here. And when you're ready to volunteer, simply fill out our online Volunteer - [Chickens on the Farm](https://www.petalumabounty.org/chickens-on-the-farm/) - Thanks to The Fruit Guys Community Fund and our friend Jurassic John, Petaluma Bounty has a healthy flock of 19 chickens in our orchard. Bred at Alchemist Farm in Sebastopol, our colorful flock consists of: Azure Egger Chicks Bantam Cochin Chicks German Bielefelder Chicks Sage Egger Chick 2022 Line We sought to incorporate a flock - [Food Recovery Network Coordinator](https://www.petalumabounty.org/food-recovery-network-coordinator/) - Petaluma Bounty is honored and proud to launch the Request for Proposal for the Sonoma County Food Recovery Network Coordinator positions. This funding opportunity is available to organizations, agencies and individuals to launch, expand, or support ongoing food recovery efforts in the 5 Supervisorial Districts of Sonoma County. Grant funds will be awarded to 5 - [Emergency Food Response](https://www.petalumabounty.org/emergency-food-response/) - [Community Capacity Building](https://www.petalumabounty.org/community-capacity-building/) - [Farmacy](https://www.petalumabounty.org/programs/past-initiatives/bounty-farmacy/) - OPEN at the Petaluma Health Center, 1179 N McDowell Blvd Every Thursday, July - November Call 707-559-7500 for hours & more information NOTE: As of 2024, our Farmacy program is paused as we reassess priorities and capacity. Our Produce Outlet at the Petaluma Health Center In 2013, the Bounty Farm Stand was moved to Petaluma - [Events Calendar](https://www.petalumabounty.org/events-calendar/) - Upcoming community events and volunteer days at Petaluma Bounty Farm. - [Food Access](https://www.petalumabounty.org/programs/food-access/) - The goal of Petaluma Bounty is to increase access to healthy food for low-income consumers while improving the economic viability of local farms. Petaluma Bounty is a hub of activity dedicated to community food security. Not a food bank or pantry, Bounty is a small group of community organizers, facilitators and farmers that, over the - [Gardening Resources](https://www.petalumabounty.org/resources/gardening-resources/) - Please click the link below for a list of gardening resources. We are adding new resources to this list regularly. Please send any resources and corrections to education@petalumabounty.org . Thank you! Gardening Resources Recursos de Jardinería - [Garden Starts](https://www.petalumabounty.org/programs/food-access/garden-starts/) - For information about our ongoing efforts to support community gardens, please click here. From 2007 to 2012, Petaluma Bounty and a dedicated group of volunteers helped create eight community gardens. The first two community gardens were located on elementary school sites and included family plots at the McKinley and McDowell Schools. The third community garden - [Past Initiatives](https://www.petalumabounty.org/programs/past-initiatives/) - Petaluma Bounty started program activity in 2006 with Bounty Hunters gleaning and supporting school garden rebuilds and constructing Community Gardens across Petaluma. Some initiatives ran out of funding, others served a determinate need that is no longer a priority. In the spirit of learning from past efforts and sharing our experience, we will continue to - [Senior Bounty Bucks](https://www.petalumabounty.org/programs/bounty-nutrition-incentives/senior-bounty-bucks/) - Our 2023 Senior Bounty Bucks initiative is a state-funded program to supplement Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). SFMNP is a federally funded program administered in California by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The programs are for seniors 60 years and older with annual income not exceeding 185% of the federal poverty level. - [Bounty Nutrition Incentives](https://www.petalumabounty.org/programs/bounty-nutrition-incentives/) - Petaluma Bounty is transforming our food system by creating solutions that increase low-income consumers’ purchasing power of locally grown fresh produce; making the healthy choice easier. Nutrition incentives improve community food security by empowering low-income customers to purchase healthy food from small scale farmers; benefiting community health, economic viability of small scale farmers, our local - [Internships](https://www.petalumabounty.org/programs/education/internships/) - Each year, Petaluma Bounty's internship program hosts 3-8 college and high school students. The program is offered in the fall, spring and summer. We work with academic institutions so that students can receive credit for their time with us. Our internship program began in 2006, and each internship is shaped by the interest of the - [Volunteering](https://www.petalumabounty.org/take-action/volunteer-program/) - Building a healthier local food system is a tall order. It takes commitment, reflection, planning, partnerships, money… and a ton of volunteer work by people throughout our community. We are grateful to have had the support and hands of thousands of volunteers from our inception, and are able to continue offering our programs and services - [Research](https://www.petalumabounty.org/research/) - We, at Petaluma Bounty, want to leverage our unique role in the food system to lead or partner on research to benefit stakeholders of our local food system (particularly those facing food insecurity and small scale farm operators). We see a need for research done in partnership with communities as it relates to lived experiences, - [Petaluma Bounty Online Store](https://www.petalumabounty.org/about/online-store/) - Apparel - [Apple Press](https://www.petalumabounty.org/bounty-orchard-fruit-trees/apple-press/) - In 2019, after several years of fundraising and searching for a used apple press, we were happy to fine one! This beauty has helped us and our neighbors turn extra apples into amazing fresh juice! If you are interested in learning more about how to sign up to use the press, click here! What is - [Monthly Newsletters](https://www.petalumabounty.org/about/monthly-newsletters/) - READ about Petaluma Bounty updates through our Monthly Newsletter below. SIGN-UP for our monthly newsletters on the sidebar to the right. 2019 Newsletters December 2019 November 2019 October 2019 September 2019 August 2019 July 2019 June 2019 Spring Edition 2019 January 2019 2018 Newsletters June 2018 May 2018 April 2018 March 2018 February 2018 January - [Meat, Dairy, and Eggs Program 2021-2022](https://www.petalumabounty.org/programs/bounty-nutrition-incentives/meat-dairy-and-eggs-program/) - [Español abajo] UPDATE: The program ended on June 30, 2022, after two rounds. Round 1 ran November-December, 2021 and Round 2 ran May-June, 2022. Original information follows. CalFresh customers in Sonoma County will soon have a little extra in their wallets to buy meat, dairy, and eggs at local farmers’ markets through a program called - [Refund and Returns Policy](https://www.petalumabounty.org/refund_returns/) - All sales are final when you receive the item. We are currently offering online purchases with pick-up at the farm. (No shipping.) When you arrive at the farm to pick up the products and have refund or exchange requests, we will take care of it then! After that, return and exchanges are accepted 30 days - [Preguntas Frecuentes Para Los Clientes](https://www.petalumabounty.org/programs/bounty-nutrition-incentives/meat-dairy-and-eggs-program/preguntas-frecuentes-para-los-clientes-meat-dairy-eggs/) - ¿Qué es Meat, Dairy, and Eggs? Meat, Dairy, and Eggs es un programa de incentivos que ofrece $40 en cupones para los clientes de CalFresh. Los clientes pueden usar los cupones en los mercados de agricultores participantes para comprar carnes, lácteos y huevos frescos y deliciosos de las granjas locales pequeñas y medianas. Es una - [Meat, Dairy, & Eggs Customer FAQs](https://www.petalumabounty.org/programs/bounty-nutrition-incentives/meat-dairy-and-eggs-program/meat-dairy-eggs-customer-faqs/) - What is Meat, Dairy, & Eggs? Meat, Dairy, & Eggs is an incentive program that provides $40 in vouchers for CalFresh customers. Customers can use the vouchers at participating farmers’ markets to buy fresh and delicious meat, dairy, and eggs from local small and mid-sized farms. It is a one-time distribution for the 2021 fall/winter - [Farmers' Markets Participating in the 2021 Meat, Dairy, & Eggs Program](https://www.petalumabounty.org/programs/bounty-nutrition-incentives/meat-dairy-and-eggs-program/farmers-markets-participating-in-the-2021-meat-dairy-eggs-program/) - [Español abajo] Petaluma Walnut Park Farmers’ MarketSaturdays 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., through Nov. 20, 2021, for the season.Walnut Park 4th St & D St Petaluma 94952Website: http://ilovefarmersmarkets.org/farmers-markets.htmlPetaluma East Side Farmers’ Market​Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., year-round.320 N McDowell Blvd. Petaluma, CA 94954Website: http://ilovefarmersmarkets.org/farmers-markets.htmlSanta Rosa Community Farmers’ Market at Farmers LaneWednesdays 9 a.m. to - [Past Year-End Reports](https://www.petalumabounty.org/about/year-end-report/) - Like other initiatives that relies upon community engagement as a primary activity, defining success can be a complex, non-linear process. Working in community is an iterative process that often makes more sense looking retrospectively. Much can be learned from year-to-year comparisons of Annual or Year End Reports. 2013 Year End Report 2014 Year End - [Areas of Impact](https://www.petalumabounty.org/areas-of-impact/) - More than a farm, not quite a food bank... Petaluma Bounty is a farm-based community food security project with four main areas of impact: Direct Services, Advocacy, Research, and Community Capacity Building. Petaluma Bounty is a farm-based community food security project that prioritizes participatory program development and a place-based approach to strengthen our local food - [Advocacy](https://www.petalumabounty.org/advocacy/) - As a farm-based community food security project, the Bounty offers a unique perspective to advocacy efforts. We drive for organizational, institutional, and governmental policy that benefits both low-income consumers and food producers with a systems lens toward strengthening our local food system. We share our systems-level approach with various stakeholders, like direct service providers, to - [Bounty Orchard & Fruit Trees](https://www.petalumabounty.org/bounty-orchard-fruit-trees/) - In 2009, Amy Rice-Jones and a group of dedicated volunteers planted 74 fruit trees at the Bounty Community Farm. Along with the orchard, hedgerow planting, espalier, and Unity Garden, there are over 120 fruit trees throughout the Bounty Farm. Forthcoming will be a full list of all the varieties on-site, a maintenance schedule, and how - [Faces of the Market](https://www.petalumabounty.org/programs/food-access/farmers-market-l-i-f-e/faces-of-the-market/) - The process and framing for our video: August 24, 2020. Our Faces of the Market video is the culmination of a three-year, yet ongoing, process. It is a fraction of the content we hope to share and only paints broad brushstrokes of our initiative. We will write an in-depth reflection of how the full - [National Farmers' Market Week 2020](https://www.petalumabounty.org/national-farmers-market-week-2020/) - [Outreach Materials](https://www.petalumabounty.org/outreach-materials/) - On this page you can find our most up to date Petaluma Bounty outreach materials to share with service providers, clients, or members of your community. Click the links and download the PDFs. If the flyer indicates that it is in English & Spanish, you can print the flyer double-sided so that one side is - [Shop](https://www.petalumabounty.org/shop/) - [Community Engagement](https://www.petalumabounty.org/programs/communityengagement/) - Whether it is developing skills to grow and prepare food, raising awareness and participation in existing food access initiatives, or getting more farms to apply for and accept CalFresh benefits, Petaluma Bounty is increasing all community members’ involvement and investment in our food system. (Hyperlinks coming soon!) Skill building in our community: Volunteer Program Youth - [Mission & Approach](https://www.petalumabounty.org/about/missionapproach/) - Mission: Healthy food for everyone through collaboration, education and promoting self-reliance. Vision: To grow a thriving local food system where consumers make informed decisions; farmers make a decent living while prioritizing ecological stewardship of the land; and all people - regardless of income - have access to healthy food. We push beyond the immediate demands - [Sponsor-A-Box](https://www.petalumabounty.org/programs/bounty-nutrition-incentives/sponsor-a-box/) - Petaluma Bounty is now offering local affordable food incentives everywhere our produce is sold…and beyond! Thursday Farm Stand from 3 to 6pm at the Bounty Farm offers 30% discounts for limited income families and 50% discounts for CalFresh customers up to $20. Thursday Farmacy at the Petaluma Health Center offers the same (only available - [Community Workshops](https://www.petalumabounty.org/programs/education/workshops/) - Our spring community workshop series is here! We will have a Bird Identification Workshop on Saturday, March 7th from 8-10AM, Beekeeping Basics Workshop on Saturday, March 28th from 12-2pm, Insect Investigation Workshop (Family-friendly and FREE) on Saturday, April 18th from 1-3pm, and Pizza Dough Fermentation and Cob Oven Pizza Making on Saturday, May 2nd from - [Education](https://www.petalumabounty.org/programs/education/) - Education is central to revaluing our food, understanding the food system, and collaboratively designing community solutions to respond to unmet needs to move toward community food security. Since 2008, schools, youth groups, service clubs, and individuals visit the Bounty Community Farm to learn where their food comes from through experiential learning. Projected Outcomes of Educational - [A.L.I.V.E.](https://www.petalumabounty.org/programs/past-initiatives/alive/) - Part of Petaluma Bounty’s farm-based education programs, Active Living In Vibrant Environments (A.L.I.V.E) is an innovative collaboration between Petaluma Bounty (PB) and formally trained Nutritionists that provides families with hands on farm-based learning, nutrition education, as well as six weekly Bounty Bags from the Petaluma Bounty Farm, full of fresh vegetables and fruits. The purpose - [Farm Visits](https://www.petalumabounty.org/programs/education/farmvisits/) - Educational Field Trips Through our Educational Field Trip program at Bounty Farm, we aim to provide farm-based educational experiences that teach food literacy & sustainable agriculture, promote environmental stewardship and curiosity, and spark conversations around community food security. We do this through age appropriate hands-on curriculum. Please visit “Educational Field Trips” page for more - [Educational Field Trips](https://www.petalumabounty.org/educational-farm-visits/) - "Each farm field trip has been so well organized, educational, and fun." Group Leader, 2017 Objectives of Field Trips: Expand comprehension of sustainability, botany, farming and community food security, including food choices, food system and food literacy work Utilize all senses in learning, sparking a sense of connectivity and wonder Hands-on and exploratory learning - [CalFresh Market Tours](https://www.petalumabounty.org/programs/food-access/farmers-market-l-i-f-e/calfresh-market-tours/) - CalFresh Market Tours represent a new collaboration between Farmers' Market LIFE, Northern California Center for Well-Being, Sonoma County Dept. of Health Services, and participating farmers' markets. Please check our Facebook Page for more information for the events! Stay tuned for more tours starting in July into the Fall. Our goal for the - [Stay in Touch](https://www.petalumabounty.org/take-action/stay-in-touch/) - Stay in Touch At Petaluma Bounty, we’re focused on growing and gleaning food — real food — and getting it into the hands and kitchens of real people, across the Petaluma area. In doing this, we’re also building relationships — real networks of relationships! Ultimately, it’s these networks of relationships that are driving the emergence - [Advisory Board Members](https://www.petalumabounty.org/about/advisory-board-members/) - Advisory Board Sheila Bride, President/Owner, Petaluma Coffee & Tea Company Sheila has worked with numerous community and business organizations and has served on the boards of The Petaluma Area Chamber of Commerce, Petaluma Visitor’s Program, the Rotary Club of Petaluma Valley, Petaluma Women’s Club, the Restaurant Association of the Redwood Empire, and the Petaluma Yacht - [Programs](https://www.petalumabounty.org/programs/) - Building a sustainable local food system with healthy food for everyone is a tall order. It takes hard work, creativity, collaboration, and new ways of thinking about things. It also requires new business models, new partnerships and new programs that can engage all stakeholders in the process. Our core programs are designed to work together - [More Resources](https://www.petalumabounty.org/resources/more-resources/) - This is where you’ll find links to all sorts of additional resources relating to hunger, food security, nutrition, school and community gardens, growing your own food, sustainable agriculture, and much more. Local Food System Initiatives & Programs iGROW Sonoma seeks to improve the health of Sonoma County residents by increasing access to healthy food. iGROW - [Toolkit for Farmers](https://www.petalumabounty.org/resources/calfresh-toolkit-for-farmers/) - Toolkit for Farmers Presently, there are over 35,000 CalFresh users in Sonoma County. Every month, over $5.3 million CalFresh dollars flow into Sonoma County and at most, only $3,800 of that goes to farmer’s markets, CSAs or farmstands. That’s 0.07% monthly (as of March, 2014)! Why shouldn’t our local farmers capture more of this money? - [Produce Prescription](https://www.petalumabounty.org/programs/past-initiatives/produce-prescription/) - Petaluma Bounty, Petaluma Valley Hospital/St. Joseph Health, Petaluma Health Center, and Amy’s Kitchen Launch Produce Prescription Program At The Bounty “Farmacy” Each week, patients of Petaluma Health Center are able to “fill” Produce Prescriptions at the Petaluma Bounty “Farmacy”, a weekly farm stand in the Petaluma Health Center (PHC) that provides sliding scale prices - [Backyard Bounty](https://www.petalumabounty.org/programs/food-access/backyard-bounty/) - Backyard Bounty Do you long to grow your own fruits and vegetables, but don’t have time to get your garden in shape? Do you have space for a new bed or garden box, but can’t do the work yourself? Petaluma Bounty has partnered with Dusty Resneck Landscaping to offer you your own Backyard Bounty! - [CSA Newsletters](https://www.petalumabounty.org/newsletters/) - Each week, our Bounty CSA Food Bags come with a bilingual English/Spanish Newsletter that contains Farm updates, the produce offered in the Bounty Bag and at the Farm Stand, our current programs, and a recipe using seasonal produce from the farm. We wanted to offer these newsletters to our community if they were looking for seasonal recipes, - [Resources](https://www.petalumabounty.org/resources/) - This is where you’ll find links to additional resources relating to hunger, food security, nutrition, school and community gardens, sustainable agriculture, and more. You will also find links to our Food Resource Guide, and other Outreach materials for people who you know that could benefit from our programs and services. - [Plants](https://www.petalumabounty.org/programs/programsplants/) - Here is the list of plants that will be available on Sunday April 24th from 9am to 3pm! Plant Sale Descriptions 2016 - [Produce Collection Sites](https://www.petalumabounty.org/programs/bounty-hunters/produce-collection-sites/) - Is your tree raining plums? Are your zucchinis more than you can eat? Share the abundance! If you have extra produce to share, consider taking it to one of our partner produce collection sites listed below. 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There are many reasons. The very short answer is: Our current food system is national and international in scale, which means that most of the food that makes it to our plates has traveled many, many miles to get here (between 1,500 - [En Español-Recursos para la jardinería](https://www.petalumabounty.org/resources/en-espanol-recursos-para-la-jardineria/) - En Español-Recursos para la jardinería iGROW Sonoma – iGROW es un programa que busca mejorar la salud de los residentes del Condado de Sonoma incrementando el acceso a alimentos saludables. Con el programa iGROW, nosotros esperamos… Alentar a personas en todas partes del condado para que crezcan sus propias frutas y hortalizas Alentar a personas - [Library](https://www.petalumabounty.org/resources/library/) - Library The Library is where we keep certain files (PDF’s) for you to download. Volunteer Waiver Bounty Bouquet Flyer Stacey’s Gardening Workshop Bounty Box Brochure Harvest Party 2010 Flyer petaluma-bounty-2012-tomato-list - [Healthy Food For Everyone](https://www.petalumabounty.org/petaluma-bounty/) ## Products - [Women's dark grey V-neck T-shirt](https://www.petalumabounty.org/product/womens-dark-grey-v-neck-t-shirt/) - Women's V-neck T-shirt in dark grey. Petaluma Bounty's logo on the front, our rooster mascot illustration on the back. - [Unisex crewneck short-sleeve T-shirt in white](https://www.petalumabounty.org/product/unisex-crewneck-short-sleeve-t-shirt-white/) - Great for yourself, great as a gift. Women's dark-grey T-shirt with the Petaluma Bounty logo. - [Women's lime green crewneck T-shirt](https://www.petalumabounty.org/product/womens-green-crewneck-t-shirt-lime-green/) - Green short-sleeve crewneck women's T-shirt with Petaluma Bounty's logo on the front and our rooster mascot design on the back. - [Women's brown V-neck T-shirt](https://www.petalumabounty.org/product/womens-brown-v-neck-t-shirt-5/) - Wear your love for earth tones with this women's lightweight V-neck T-shirt in brown. 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[sharing ethic](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/sharing-ethic/) - [extra food](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/extra-food/) - [extra produce](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/extra-produce/) - [F.A. Ninos](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/f-a-ninos/) - [farm work](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/farm-work/) - [paid work](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/paid-work/) - [mapping](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/mapping/) - [fod recovery](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/fod-recovery/) - [resilience](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/resilience/) - [resiliency](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/resiliency/) - [post wildfire](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/post-wildfire/) - [food recovery coalition](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/food-recovery-coalition/) - [UCCE](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/ucce/) - [MLK](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/mlk/) - [Day of Service](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/day-of-service/) - [Martin Luther King](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/martin-luther-king/) - [opportunities](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/opportunities/) - [Year end report](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/year-end-report/) - [annual report](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/annual-report/) - [2018 results](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/2018-results/) - [2018 annual report](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/2018-annual-report/) - [Bubbles](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/bubbles/) - [bubblesandbonbons](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/bubblesandbonbons/) - [urban wildfire](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/urban-wildfire/) - [citizen science](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/citizen-science/) - [civil science](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/civil-science/) - [civic science](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/civic-science/) - [newhire](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/newhire/) - [engagement](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/engagement/) - [community](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/community/) - [Bounty Farm History](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/bounty-farm-history/) - [volunteer training](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/volunteer-training/) - [Access](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/access/) - [Food Access](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/food-access/) - [Free Food](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/free-food/) - [FRG](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/frg/) - [Food Resource Guide](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/food-resource-guide/) - [Apple press](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/apple-press/) - [#kinkadefire #emergencyfoodresponse #localresponse #thefutureislocal](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/kinkadefire-emergencyfoodresponse-localresponse-thefutureislocal/) - [Fall at the farm](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/fall-at-the-farm/) - [Brassicas](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/brassicas/) - [Farm stand](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/farm-stand/) - [nutrition incentives](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/nutrition-incentives/) - [place based research](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/place-based-research/) - [participatory research](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/participatory-research/) - [emergency food response](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/emergency-food-response/) - [COVID](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/covid/) - [COVID-19](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/covid-19/) - [Sponsorabox](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/sponsorabox/) - [2020 plant sale](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/2020-plant-sale/) - [heritage salvage](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/heritage-salvage/) - [covid response](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/covid-response/) - [solidarity](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/solidarity/) - [food justice](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/food-justice/) - [racial justice](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/racial-justice/) - [BLM](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/blm/) - [nationalfarmersmarketweek](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/nationalfarmersmarketweek/) - [farmersmarketsareessential](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/farmersmarketsareessential/) - [lovemymarket](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/lovemymarket/) - [economic multiplier](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/economic-multiplier/) - [farmersmarketsfirst](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/farmersmarketsfirst/) - [Community apple press](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/community-apple-press/) - [First Annual Fall Plant Sale](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/first-annual-fall-plant-sale/) - [Sliding Scale](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/sliding-scale/) - [Singing Frogs](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/singing-frogs/) - [wildfire](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/wildfire/) - [soil media](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/soil-media/) - [GrabnGrow](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/grabngrow/) - [local business](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/local-business/) - [Greenhouse](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/greenhouse/) - [Seedlings](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/seedlings/) - [Intern opportunities](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/intern-opportunities/) - [Greenhouse management](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/greenhouse-management/) - [Community support](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/community-support/) - [Tool and seed giveaway](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/tool-and-seed-giveaway/) - [community gardens](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/community-gardens/) - [school gardens](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/school-gardens/) - [urban farm](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/urban-farm/) - [Guest Blog Series](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/guest-blog-series/) - [11th Annual Spring Plant Sale](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/11th-annual-spring-plant-sale/) - [Volunteers](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/volunteers/) - [EBT Incentives](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/ebt-incentives/) - [mistakes](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/mistakes/) - [Bounty Bag](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/bounty-bag/) - [2021 production](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/2021-production/) - [Year Round Gardening](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/year-round-gardening/) - [Fall Plant Sale](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/fall-plant-sale/) - [fall planting](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/fall-planting/) - [organic gardening](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/organic-gardening/) - [produce](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/produce/) - [sustainable gardening](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/sustainable-gardening/) - [farming](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/farming/) - [fall](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/fall/) - [seasonal reflections](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/seasonal-reflections/) - [farmer](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/farmer/) - [harvest party](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/harvest-party/) - [harvest festival](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/harvest-festival/) - [2021](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/2021/) - [Board Member Blog Series](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/board-member-blog-series/) - [petaluma bounty staff](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/petaluma-bounty-staff/) - [new staff](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/new-staff/) - [donations](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/donations/) - [sponsor](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/sponsor/) - [Spring Plant Sale](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/spring-plant-sale/) - [compost](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/compost/) - [giveaway](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/giveaway/) - [year-end report](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/year-end-report-2/) - [annual impact report](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/annual-impact-report/) - [report](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/report/) - [farmstand](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/farmstand/) - [trik](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/trik/) - [reflections](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/reflections/) - [pride month](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/pride-month/) - [art](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/art/) - [national farmers market week](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/national-farmers-market-week/) - [advocacy](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/advocacy/) - [master gardeners](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/master-gardeners/) - [chickens](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/chickens/) - [SFMNP](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/sfmnp/) - [Seniors](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/seniors/) - [seasonal events](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/seasonal-events/) - [sponsors](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/sponsors/) - [Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/senior-farmers-market-nutrition-program/) - [seed swap](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/seed-swap/) - [senior housing](https://www.petalumabounty.org/tag/senior-housing/) ## Product categories - [Women's](https://www.petalumabounty.org/product-category/womens/) - [T-shirts](https://www.petalumabounty.org/product-category/womens/t-shirts/) - [V-neck](https://www.petalumabounty.org/product-category/womens/t-shirts/v-neck/) - [Crewneck](https://www.petalumabounty.org/product-category/womens/t-shirts/crewneck/) ## Product tags - [women's](https://www.petalumabounty.org/product-tag/womens/) - [tshirt](https://www.petalumabounty.org/product-tag/tshirt/) - [brown](https://www.petalumabounty.org/product-tag/brown/) - [T shirt](https://www.petalumabounty.org/product-tag/t-shirt/) - [v neck](https://www.petalumabounty.org/product-tag/v-neck/) - [crewneck](https://www.petalumabounty.org/product-tag/crewneck/) - [unisex](https://www.petalumabounty.org/product-tag/unisex/) - [white](https://www.petalumabounty.org/product-tag/white/) ## Picture tag - [8th annual](https://www.petalumabounty.org/ngg_tag/8th-annual/) - [April 2018](https://www.petalumabounty.org/ngg_tag/april-2018/) - [Brian](https://www.petalumabounty.org/ngg_tag/brian/) - [Farm](https://www.petalumabounty.org/ngg_tag/farm/) - [Jessi](https://www.petalumabounty.org/ngg_tag/jessi/) - [Jose](https://www.petalumabounty.org/ngg_tag/jose/) - [Katherine](https://www.petalumabounty.org/ngg_tag/katherine/) - [Kaylie](https://www.petalumabounty.org/ngg_tag/kaylie/) - [Miguel](https://www.petalumabounty.org/ngg_tag/miguel/) - [Paul](https://www.petalumabounty.org/ngg_tag/paul/) - [Sheila](https://www.petalumabounty.org/ngg_tag/sheila/) - [Suzi](https://www.petalumabounty.org/ngg_tag/suzi/) - [education](https://www.petalumabounty.org/ngg_tag/education/) - [manager](https://www.petalumabounty.org/ngg_tag/manager/) - [petaluma bounty](https://www.petalumabounty.org/ngg_tag/petaluma-bounty/) - [plant sale](https://www.petalumabounty.org/ngg_tag/plant-sale/)