Category: Nevada
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Pink Elephant Kitchen
Pink Elephant Kitchen RENO, NV — With a combined 50 years of experience in the restaurant industry, Tony and Birdie Harthono of Pink Elephant Kitchen are expanding their footprint in Northern Nevada’s local food network. Building upon their established presence at local farmers markets and co-ops, the couple is expanding…
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Food Business Center Awardees Share Insights, Challenges at Peer Focus Group
Food Business Center Awardees Share Insights, Challenges at Peer Focus Group RENO, NV, April 2, 2026 – On March 25, four awardees of the Southwest Regional Food Business Center’s Business Builder grants gathered for a peer focus group to reflect on their business journeys and share lessons learned from the…
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Desert Moon Farms
Desert Moon Farms Desert Moon Farms began as a small, family-operated specialty mushroom farm tucked inside a 1,000-square-foot grow space in the heart of Las Vegas. Founders EvaSara Luna and Enrique Gonzalez launched the business in 2020 with a vision of offering fresh, gourmet, farm-to-table mushrooms to the local community.…
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Roots 2 Results Brings Farmers and Food Leaders Together in Las Vegas
Roots 2 Results Brings Farmers and Food Leaders Together in Las Vegas More than 128 people attended the Roots 2 Results: Cultivating Farm and Food Systems Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, held Feb. 25–27. The event, produced by the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, brought together producers, food entrepreneurs, academic…
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University of Nevada, Reno Extension Supports Growth and Market Access for Small Business: Big Apple Sauce
University of Nevada, Reno Extension Supports Growth and Market Access for Small Business: Big Apple Sauce The Background Big Apple Sauce, founded by Emmett Esnard, is dedicated to crafting healthy, sustainably produced hot sauces made entirely with ingredients sourced from local food producers he proudly calls his neighbors. Having grown…
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University of Nevada, Reno Extension Supports Growth and Market Access for Small Business: CattleBros Steak and Seafood
University of Nevada, Reno Extension Supports Growth and Market Access for Small Business: CattleBros Steak and Seafood Background Ryan Avila, founder of CattleBros Steak and Seafood, is dedicated to delivering premium, transparently-sourced meats at fair prices. His commitment to quality and ethical sourcing meat sets CattleBros apart in a competitive…
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Nevada Department of Agriculture and Southwest Regional Food Business Center Empower Meat Producers and Processors with New State Meat and Poultry Inspection Program and Supportive Technical Assistance
Nevada Department of Agriculture and Southwest Regional Food Business Center Empower Meat Producers and Processors with New State Meat and Poultry Inspection Program and Supportive Technical Assistance The Issue Nevada’s primary agricultural product is cattle, yet there are only four fixed USDA inspected slaughter facilities in the northwestern part of…
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University of Nevada, Reno Extension Supports Small Business in Complexities of Starting Food Systems Business
University of Nevada, Reno Extension Supports Small Business in Complexities of Starting Food Systems Business Background Jason is the owner of Ragnarök Fireside Grill, a bold and flavorful food truck business based in North Las Vegas, Nevada. Specializing in fire-kissed meats and Viking-inspired BBQ feasts, Ragnarök Fireside Grill brings handcrafted,…
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University of Nevada, Reno Extension Empowers Small Businesses: Liberty Jersey Dairy
University of Nevada, Reno Extension Empowers Small Businesses: Liberty Jersey Dairy Background Ted Christoph is the owner of Liberty Jersey Dairy in Churchill County, Nevada. He recently became the third-generation owner of the family dairy after completing the purchase of the business from his parents. Looking to expand and diversify…