Local food network growing by leaps and bounds A local non-profit is encouraging people to shop local and grow their own food. Action News Now spoke to leaders about why this is important especially during the pandemic. Posted: Feb 21, 2021 5:11 PM Posted By: Amy Lanski BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. - A local non-profit is encouraging people to shop local and grow their own food. Action News Now spoke to leaders about why this is important, especially during the pandemic. "On a personal level it means a lot,” said Chico homeowner Toni Zenella. “I lost my job because of the pandemic. I was in corporate travel for decades and that went away, so now this is my being," she added.