About Us
Our goal is to provide a Sacramento-based online farmer’s market that strengthens our communities by connecting people with their local growers. By supporting our small and medium sized farms, especially those that are managing their lands to promote biodiversity, our local actions can have global impacts. Our network lets you find out which farms are growing your food, how they grow it, and the special practices they use to promote healthy soils, wildlife, and clean waterways.
We strongly believe that farmers should be rewarded for sustainable land management practices. By supporting our family farms, especially those that are managing their lands to promote biodiversity, our local actions can have global impacts.
How It Works
We source from local farmers and small businesses, only selecting ingredients grown using sustainable practices. We guarantee that all of our products are local and sustainable.
Sourcing Criteria
100% of our products we offer must meet our criteria for local, healthy, and sustainable. We work with farmers to understand their growing practices and apply these to our requirements for local, healthy, transparent, and sustainable foods.
Location
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- Within 100 mile driving distance from Sacramento
- At least 90% of a product’s ingredients must be local
- California grown
Nutrition
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- Picked fresh without long term storage*
- *Exception of some produce that can be naturally stored without requiring any chemical treatments (garlic, onions, winter squash, etc.)
- No synthetic pesticide applications
- No hormones
- Limited and responsible use of antibiotics
Sustainablility
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- No synthetic fertilizer or pesticides
- Low or no till
- Water conservation, including use of drip irrigation, excluding intensive irrigation structures (i.e., center pivots)
- Riparian area management
- Preservation and/or planting of native hedgerows
- Integrated pest management
- On farm nutrient cycling
- Rotational grazing
Animal Welfare
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- Limited or no-confinement
- Sanitary living conditions
- Natural forage provided
Valued Workforce
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- Fair compensation
- Fair treatment
- Free of exploitation
OUR TEAM
Michelle Duong - CEO, Founder
Michelle has a Master of Science in Conservation Biology. She has 10 years of experience in environmental conservation working in research, management, and policy. During this time, she consistently found herself coming back to conservation on farmland and finding ways to align the needs of farmers, environment, and the economy. Michelle has lived in Canada, Australia, and various places across the United States, until finally putting down roots in Sacramento. California farmers have greatly inspired her as striking examples of environmental stewardship. She is dedicated to finding ways to reward growers for their conservation efforts by developing a value-based supply chain. She is an avid bird watcher, outdoor enthusiast, and gardener, but leaves the farming to the pros.
Hiring 1-2 Distribution Associates
Are you looking for meaningful work that makes a difference in our community and planet? Do you want to be a part of a thriving local food community and a growing small business? We are looking for 1-2 Distribution Associates to help with sourcing, managing inventory, receiving, packing, and deliveries. $20/hr, gas and mileage will be reimbursed.
Job Summary:
The Distribution Associate is responsible for picking up goods from local farmers and distributors in a timely and safe manner. This role involves operating a vehicle, following pick-up, packing, and delivery schedules, communicating with farmers and maintaining good working relationships, making real time decisions for last minute quality control issues and/or necessary substitutions, and maintaining food handling safety practices. The Distribution Associate will work 1 day per week (every Wednesday), up to 10 hours.
Responsibilities:
1. Safely and responsibly operate your own vehicle to transport goods and maintain food safety protocols.
2. Load and unload goods and packages in and out of your delivery vehicle.
3. Follow assigned routes and delivery schedules to ensure on-time deliveries.
4. Communicate effectively with team members, farmers, distributors, and customers regarding any issues or delivery updates.
5. Pack customer orders.
6. Maintain cleanliness and organization of delivery vehicle.
7. Adhere to all traffic and safety regulations while driving.
8. Assist with other tasks or duties as needed, such as inventory management, sourcing, and marketing.
Qualifications:
1. Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
2. Must provide your own delivery vehicle for use. SUV or Vans preferred.
3. Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
4. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
5. Attention to detail and accuracy.
6. Basic skills for operating mobile phone apps to document and track deliveries.
7. Available to work on Wednesdays.