Sierra Harvest
Sierra Harvest
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About this organization
Mission
Transforming Lives and Strengthening Community Through Fresh, Local, Seasonal Food
About
FARM TO SCHOOL: Sierra Harvest's Farm to School Program is currently in thirty-three Nevada County schools and reaches over 9,500 students including 96% of the K-8 students in Western Nevada County. Sierra Harvest connects each school with a local farm partner. This farmer hosts farm field trips at their farms, provides produce for a weekly produce stand at the school, and comes into the classroom to share farming stories and activities with the kids. Sierra Harvest also conducts monthly "Harvest of the Month" tastings of local, seasonal fruits and vegetables delivered to classrooms along with educator curriculum and a family newsletter. Sierra Harvest's "Tasting Days" brings guest chefs from around the county into hundreds of classrooms to cook simple, seasonal meals for 3,000 students. Pre and post-test survey data indicate that, of the students who participate in Sierra Harvest Farm to School programming, 90% tried a fruit or veggie for the first time through Harvest of the Month, 86% ate more of a fruit or veggie after trying it at school, and 55% of families' report that they shop directly from farmers.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “Founded in 2008, sierra harvest exists to educate, inspire, and connect families to fresh, local, seasonal food serving dozens of farmers, hundreds of families and thousands of children. our work to improve school meals garnered a 2019 innovation award for the state of ca. 20% of the organic farms in nevada county became certified based on our training offering. over 20,000 pounds of local food has been rescued since august 2018 with our gold country gleaning program and given to those in need. be the local food movement and join us in the conversation at www.sierraharvest.org.”.
When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “Sierra harvest educates, inspires and connects families to fresh, local, seasonal food. we provide farm to school, farm institute (farmer training), backyard gardening, and gleaning programs to transform lives and strengthen our community.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as CA.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 is noted in the filing as 313 Railroad Ave Ste 201, Nevada City, CA, 95959.
- The non-profit's form for 2020 reports a total of 20 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $135,733.
- The organization has 7 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2013.
- The organization pays $519,046 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $119,861 in fundraising expenses.