Nevada Contacts
Ann Louhela, Executive Director
PO Box 2108
Sparks, NV 89432
Phone: (775) 351-2551
Email: louhela.ann@gmail.com
www.nevadagrown.com
SNAP Info & Contacts
Program name/EBT Card Name: SNAP/Nevada Quest Card
Current contractor: Fidelity Information Services, LLC (FIS)
Contact:
Ann Louhela, Executive Director
Nevada Grown
louhela.ann@gmail.com
(775) 250-1339
Nevada Ag Department
FMNP & SFMNP
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Donnell Barton, SFMNP State Director
Phone: (775) 353-3758
Email: dbarton@agri.nv.gov
or
Otto Lynn, SFMNP Coordinator
Phone: (775) 353-3668
Nevada News/Case Studies
Sierra Nevada Lavender & Honey Festival
Allie Vrtachnik May 11, 2018“This ‘scent-sational’ event is back for its 2nd year and will feature all things lavender and honey along with arts and crafts, food, demonstrations, live music, entertainment, interactive free kidz zone along with free train rides. This event is free for all ages to enjoy so make a plan to share a beautiful day with… Read More
Nevada mobile farmers market to make its way to Henderson
Allie Vrtachnik February 9, 2018The Las Vegas Sun reports: “Dignity Health awarded a $99,500 community grant to bring Veggie Buck Truck, a mobile farmers market, to Henderson. The city, Three Square Food Bank, Southern Nevada Health District and the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension are teaming up to help get residents to the garden. The Veggie Buck Truck will… Read More
2018 Nevada Small Farm Conference: Feb. 2nd
Allie Vrtachnik January 11, 2018Nevada’s farmers and supporters are all welcome at the 2018 Nevada Small Farm Conference. Held at Nuggets Casino Resort, the conference is 2 days of education, built around 3 workshops and 15 sessions. Visit the conference website for schedule details and registration. Read More
Nevada Resources
“Farmers Market” Defined
Alex Canepa November 2, 2017The federal government, along with many states and commonwealths define “farmers market” in statute or code. These definitions determine eligibility for participation in programs including the WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Programs as well as state-administered farmers market certification programs. In the interest of consumer protection, lawmakers in multiple states have also explicitly prohibited… Read More
Nevada Grown: A Year in Local Food
Alex Canepa October 2, 2017Nevada Grown: A Year in Local Food brings together 150 recipes from farmers, ranchers, professional chefs, and home chefs. Featuring produce as diverse as kohlrabi, sorrel, and kale, each vibrant and fresh recipe highlights food grown in Nevada. Read More
