The Nevada Regional Food Business Center

What we do: 

The Nevada Regional Food Business Center provides comprehensive support to help local food businesses thrive. As one of 12 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)-designated regional centers, we focus on business development, regulatory guidance and supply chain solutions across Nevada, Arizona, California and Utah. 

Nevada's priorities:  

  • Increase business profitability in the local food system
  • Develop local value-added products
  • Increase resiliency and sustainability of local and regional food systems
  • Expand market outlets or penetration of existing markets
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View our impact report for 2025

The Food Business Center strengthened the capacity of 170 participating small- and mid-sized food and farm businesses throughout Nevada by delivering targeted business-building resources and support. To learn more, download our annual report!

View the report

Introducing the new Healthy Food Access Map

The 2025 Healthy Food Access Map is here, making it easier than ever to find affordable groceries, free meal sites and farmers markets all while mapping the fastest Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) bus routes to these essential resources in southern Nevada.

This map was brought to you by Southern Nevada Food Council and RTC.

View THE map
 
 

Get connected with the Food Business Center!

Complete our interest form to stay informed and connect with our team. We're here to assist with any questions or support you may need.

Interest Form 

Our partners

Our work is powered by partnerships with the USDA and other organizations committed to fostering sustainable food systems and supporting small businesses across the Southwest.

University of Nevada, Reno Desert Farming Initiative logo.

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