The University of Nevada, Reno Extension, in partnership with the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Barrick Gold Corporation, and Native American Tribes across northern Nevada, initiated the Duck Valley Food Sovereignty Project, also known as the Hoop House Project. The goal of the Hoop House Project is to help tribes improve the availability and consumption of nutritious food in their communities by building hoop houses and organizing regional training workshops about gardening and food production. By constructing approximately 80 hoop houses and simple, cost-effective greenhouse structures, this initiative enables year-round cultivation of fruits and vegetables, overcoming the challenges posed by the region's arid climate and limited access to fresh food.
