Chefs to the Scholars
The women behind UNR’s campus dining. Gone are the days of relying on vending machines and ramen for sustenance at the University of Nevada, Reno. Like the students matriculating here, […]
Science & Comics
Lauren Sankovitch proves that unlikely combinations, in careers and kitchens, can be delicious. Lauren Sankovitch is the embodiment of a modern Renaissance woman. Her career is as layered and fascinating […]
Cultivating Farmers
Nevada Farm Network helps farmers thrive with networking and resources. Imagine a social media site, such as Facebook, just for Nevada farmers: a free, user-friendly, interactive social media platform through […]
Growing Talent
DFI apprenticeships make dreams come true for local agricultural entrepreneurs. The Desert Farming Initiative is addressing the lack of local farms and farm workers by supporting a new generation of […]
Cultivating Tomorrow’s Farmers
Nevada entities take needed action to support local growers. For the last few decades, those working in our country’s agricultural sector have largely ignored what amounts to a pending demographic […]
Seed Money
Local female producers get leverage through accelerator program. Although women comprise only about a third of the country’s agricultural producers, they represent the fastest growing demographic in agriculture, their numbers […]
Keys to a Quality Beer Bar
New and expanding taprooms and bottle shops that are hidden neighborhood gems. When I walk into a bar with 20-plus taps, my beer quality radar sounds, often clouding my excitement […]
Moving Toward Sustainability
Business changes make space for successful beer bars and breweries. Now’s not the first time in history that Reno-Tahoe has enjoyed a booming beer scene (see: Reno Brewing Co., circa […]
Cheers to More Beers
A variety of new breweries opens in Reno-Tahoe. Beer is the ultimate affordable luxury, the field leveler. No matter who you are, if you like beer, you’re a beer drinker. […]
Savoring the Senior Years
Enjoying good taste and better health as you age. The statistics appear daunting. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, American adults 65 years and older have the highest […]