University of Nevada, Reno Extension — Nevada Beginning Farmer and Rancher (BFR) Level 1 Certification Program
Farm and Ranch Tour & Farm to Fork Dinner
June 6–7, 2025 | Reno & Gardnerville, NV
Join us for an exciting two-day tour of local farms and ranches in Reno and Gardnerville, Nevada! The tour will showcase a variety of agricultural operations and conclude with a delicious Farm to Fork Dinner on June 6th. (Please note: tour stops are subject to change.)
Tour Schedule:
June 6 – Reno, NV:
- Reno Food Systems
- Urban Roots
- Rail City Garden
- Andelin Family Farm
- Lunch included with your ticket
- Desert Farming Initiative (University of Nevada, Reno)
- PREMA Farms
June 6 at 7:00 p.m. – Farm to Fork Dinner:
Location: Liberty Food and Wine Exchange, Reno, NV
Enjoy a three-course meal featuring locally sourced ingredients from Northern Nevada farms and ranches.
- Chef: Tommy Linnett, Executive Director of the Reno Local Food Group (eight restaurants across Northern Nevada)
- Background: A native of Truckee, CA, Chef Tommy has 26 years of experience cooking with a focus on local sourcing.
Note: Dinner is included with your tour ticket. Tickets for the dinner alone may also be purchased separately.
June 7 – Gardnerville, NV:
- Wild Harmony Ranch & Douglas County Beekeeping Program
- Sierra Shadow Lavender and Honey Farm
(Lunch included with your ticket) - Minden Mill
- 7 Hawk Ranch
- Park Ranch Meats – USDA Processing Plant
