University programs help Nevada farmers grow more local food and strengthen rural economies.
The agricultural event brought farmers from all over western Nevada to sell their produce in Fallon.
In 1939, L.C. Schank, a teacher in Fallon, purchased the family's first plot of farming and ranching land. What started as 160 acres has grown to 900.
U.S. Agriculture Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small paid a visit to Abe's Hay'n' Feed Farm, also originally known as L.C. Schank and Sons, located off Austin Highway in Fallon on Monday.
The Andelin Family Farm started in 1980 and became open to the public 15 years ago. Recent online posts have suggested the farm is struggling. The owners say otherwise.
The new location is at 3400 Kietzke Lane.
COVID-19 relief funds allocated through the state will go toward nonprofit’s work to empower students to use the garden as an educational tool.
The opportunity gives students a small and structured group environment at the nonprofit’s Urban Teaching Farm that can augment home studies through garden education.
Farmers in eligible counties have 8 months from the date of a Secretarial disaster declaration to apply for emergency loans.
Areas of blowing dust near dry lake beds and farm land could reduce visibility on area roads as well.