Braga Fresh
For three generations the Braga family has been a constant in the agricultural industry, farming from the Salinas Valley to Yuma, Arizona. Well-known by shippers, processors, and now retailers, Braga Fresh is synonymous with high quality organic and conventional fresh vegetables and salads. A vertically integrated company, we continue to mix innovation with tradition to […]
Sowing Seeds of Change
THE VISION CORE VALUES: Love, Respect, Stewardship, Diversity. Sowing Seeds of Change has a mission to empower our participants to discover and and actively engage in a local food system that encourages healthy living, nurtures the environment, and grows a sustainable community through vocational training, youth entrepreneurship, and leadership opportunities. Our primary objectives and vision […]
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 […]
Desert Farming Initiative Monthly Tours
Please register to attend at the event link! We at the Desert Farming Initiative love sharing the farm with our community. We offer monthly tours on the last Thursday of each month (generally 12pm – 1pm). On the tour we’ll look at DFI’s nursery, fields, hoop houses, and packing house and discuss DFI’s numerous programs. […]