Desert Farming Initiative

DFI’s mission is to advance climate smart farming and food sovereignty in the region. Demonstration: demonstrate sustainable vegetable and fruit farming practices, while bolstering the regional food system. Education: provide practical on-farm learning experiences for UNR students and develop resources for other growers. Outreach: actively engage with a diverse array of stakeholders to improve food […]

BIOS: Regenerative farming practices at Handy Farms

Come join us for a field day at Handy Farms! Clayton Handy will give his perspective on the opportunities and challenges of farming a small-scale regenerative walnut orchard with a whole-systems approach. We will also learn about his innovative practices such as gopher management using owl boxes and daffodil plantings, intercropping vegetables within the orchard, marketing regenerative […]