Beginning Farmer and Rancher Farm Tours
Our Annual Beginning Farmer and Rancher Farm Tours will take place on Friday, June 6th and Saturday, June 7th, 2025. Join us for a unique opportunity to explore what farmers and ranchers across Nevada are doing to build resilient, local food systems. This year’s tours will span diverse operations in Reno, Minden, and surrounding areas, offering insight into small-acreage farming, sustainable livestock practices, and innovative farm-to-fork initiatives. Whether you're just starting out or simply curious, these tours are a great way to connect, learn, and be inspired.
For more information, contact Kaley Chapin at kaleys@unr.edu.
Tour Schedule:
June 6 – Reno, NV:
- Reno Food Systems
- Urban Roots
- Rail City Garden
- Andelin Family Farm
- Lunch included with your ticket
- Desert Farming Initiative (University of Nevada, Reno)
- PREMA Farms
June 6 at 7:00 p.m. – Farm to Fork Dinner:
Location: Liberty Food and Wine Exchange, Reno, NV
Enjoy a three-course meal featuring locally sourced ingredients from Northern Nevada farms and ranches.
Chef: Tommy Linnett, Executive Director of the Reno Local Food Group (eight restaurants across Northern Nevada)
Background: A native of Truckee, CA, Chef Tommy has 26 years of experience cooking with a focus on local sourcing.
Note: Dinner is included with your tour ticket. Tickets for the dinner alone may also be purchased separately.
June 7 – Gardnerville, NV:
- Wild Harmony Ranch & Douglas County Beekeeping Program
- Sierra Shadow Lavender and Honey Farm
- (Lunch included with your ticket)
- Minden Mill
- 7 Hawk Ranch
- Park Ranch Harvest – USDA Processing Plant
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