A healthy food system is one where everyone has access to nutritious, affordable food. We work with community partners to improve food security and ensure that no one goes hungry. This pillar focuses on making sure underserved communities have access to fresh, healthy options.

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Carson City Community Garden

The Community Garden began in 2001 and allows community members who don’t have room for a vegetable garden to rent a 4-by-16-foot garden bed for $40 a season at a 25-bed garden complex located at 1044 Beverly Drive, Carson City, NV. Applications open in 2024!

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Indigenous Food Sovereignty

The Desert Farming Initiative is working to advance food sovereignty in the region, including hosting Indigenous students in paid internships, fostering work with food and medicinal plants of cultural interest, and collaborating on community events.

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Master Gardeners of Nevada

Program trains local gardeners to provide research-based horticulture information to Nevadans

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Organic Training Farm

Learn about the Training Farm and where DFI fruit and vegetables are available.

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Regional Food Security Initiatives

DFI partners to address food insecurity through statewide programs, and directs fresh fruit and vegetables to food pantries.

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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education - Nevada

Improve the nutritional well-being of people who receive SNAP benefits and other Nevadans with a low income through community based education, programs and needs assessments.

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Veggies for Kids

Veggies for Kids teaches children about healthy eating habits and improves accessibility to fresh fruits and vegetables.

Healthy Food Access Map

If you’re having a hard time finding food, or if you’re struggling to get groceries, this is the way to help you identify where there are more places where you can get these items.

To view the map click here