Lost Sierra Food Project

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LSFP is a 501(c)3, with a mission to increase access of local foods to Plumas County residents, specifically to underserved populations, provide workforce development programs, and create educational food and farming opportunities.

Join us for the first Tuesday Farm Stand of the season! We hope to see you at Rugged Roots Farm on the 16th from 5-7pm. ...
06/12/2026

Join us for the first Tuesday Farm Stand of the season! We hope to see you at Rugged Roots Farm on the 16th from 5-7pm. Featuring lots of greens, a farm tour at 5:30pm and free activities for children in the popular farm kids zone. Thank you for supporting local

Just in time for the weekend we’ve got some tomato and pepper seedlings heading to in Quincy! Look for our strawberries...
05/29/2026

Just in time for the weekend we’ve got some tomato and pepper seedlings heading to in Quincy! Look for our strawberries 🍓too!


In honor of National Strawberry Month, here's a select sample of Rugged Roots strawberry pics from over the years 🍓✨U-pi...
05/19/2026

In honor of National Strawberry Month, here's a select sample of Rugged Roots strawberry pics from over the years 🍓✨

U-pick strawberries will be available starting at our first farm stand on Tuesday, June 16th from 5-7pm 🍓🥬

May is HERE! It’s warming up and we are back on the farm getting our seedlings into the ground. This week we transplante...
05/08/2026

May is HERE! It’s warming up and we are back on the farm getting our seedlings into the ground. This week we transplanted napa cabbage, bok choy, and bunching onions at Rugged Roots- next week we will be planting more cabbage, lettuce, herbs, and direct seeding.

We will be transplanting starts at our next few farm volunteer mornings if you are interested in lending a hand and getting some 1:1 time with the soil. Volunteer mornings take place every Wednesday from 8-10am until the end of the season in October.

We're so excited to be starting up the 2026 season. Look out for fresh veggies starting in June!! 🥬🦋

Spend your summer on Rugged Roots Farm! High school students are invited to apply for a paid internship through Lost Sie...
05/06/2026

Spend your summer on Rugged Roots Farm! High school students are invited to apply for a paid internship through Lost Sierra Food Project.

High School interns gain hands-on experience working on a small scale, diversified vegetable farm in Quincy. Daily tasks include harvesting produce, processing fruit and vegetables, weeding crops, and selling produce to our local community. Interns work directly with Rugged Roots staff to help manage the landscape and take part in growing healthy, nutrient dense crops. Rugged Roots Farm has an accepting atmosphere and encourages all students with any interest or curiosity in agriculture and community service to apply.

Working on Rugged Roots Farm is an outdoor learning experience! Interns will learn how to:
- Brew compost tea for soil health
- Cook with on-farm produce
- Create flower bouquets
- Use farm tools and equipment
- Make local food donations

Time commitment (some changes may occur):
- 6 weeks total, June-August: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8am – 12pm, 12-16 hours per week
- June 22nd - June 26th
- June 29th - July 2nd
- July 6th - July 9th
- July 20th - July 24th
- July 27th - July 31st
- August 3rd - August 7th

Internship details:
- $16.90/hr
- Requires hard work in outdoor conditions
- Access to farm vegetables, fruit, herbs, and flowers

Internship requirements:
- Must be 15-18 years of age
- Must obtain a valid work permit prior to beginning work
- Must obtain signed permission from a parent or guardian to participate

Please reach out to Bethany Rouse at [email protected] for questions. Students can apply using the following link: https://www.lostsierrafoodproject.org/job-opportunities

Calling all farm volunteers!The following early season volunteer mornings include a farm tour and orientation:May 6th @ ...
05/04/2026

Calling all farm volunteers!

The following early season volunteer mornings include a farm tour and orientation:

May 6th @ 8 - 9am
May 13th @ 8 - 10am
May 20th @ 8 - 10am

We encourage both new and returning volunteers to attend at least one of the listed volunteer mornings so that we can catch you up on food safety protocol.

Note: this Wednesday's event will end at 9 am and will only include the tour and onboarding. Volunteers will get a more in depth tour of the farm, receive food safety training, and sign liability waivers but will not be doing a volunteer project.

The following mornings are all regularly scheduled from 8 to 10 am, with farm tours/onboarding available at 8 am for those who do not attend this Wednesday.

This month's activities include 1) PLANTING (yay!) and 2) WEEDING. Please wear close toed shoes, long sleeves, SPF, and bring a hat, sunglasses, snack, and a water bottle.

Thank you so, so much to all of our farm volunteers! You help us so much and we are so grateful for your time and effort. We're excited to get the 2026 season rolling with your help.

Only a few days remain to get a 5% bonus when you purchase Farm Bucks for Rugged Roots Farm! Turn your $100 into $105 wo...
04/28/2026

Only a few days remain to get a 5% bonus when you purchase Farm Bucks for Rugged Roots Farm! Turn your $100 into $105 worth of nutritious local produce by purchasing Farm Bucks before May 1st.

Farm Bucks act as 1:1 credit for vegetables, herbs, berries, garlic, and flowers at our farm stand, honor system fridge and Quincy Farmers Market booth. They are available in amounts from $100-$500. These early season payments help us cover costs we incur as we start the growing season. Thank you so much to all of you who have already purchased your Farm Bucks for the 2026 season.

Purchase Farm Bucks today: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/g80Hbwza2hWhA1oZ3OF2M

The green house is getting full and we up-potted tomatoes 🌱🍅 and peppers 🌶️ 🫑 this last week! We grow over 100 cultivars...
04/21/2026

The green house is getting full and we up-potted tomatoes 🌱🍅 and peppers 🌶️ 🫑 this last week! We grow over 100 cultivars from seed each spring and lovingly care for them before they go to the farm and in the ground 🪱💦🐞
Pic 1: airflow is crucial in a heated greenhouse
Pic 2: potting up everyone’s favorite shish*tos
Pic 3: intern Sarah thinning cilantro plants
Pic 4: greenhouse guardian on teeny tiny cabbages



Rugged Roots Farm is waking up for the season 🐞🌱🌼 Today staff prepped and planted strawberries, weeded, and did repairs....
04/15/2026

Rugged Roots Farm is waking up for the season 🐞🌱🌼 Today staff prepped and planted strawberries, weeded, and did repairs. What a beautiful spring day! Make sure you’re signed up for our newsletter for upcoming workshops and farm events (link in bio). Things are happenin!


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