Unlike wine, where a bunch of neglected grapes will eventually decompose themselves into wine, whiskey making is a complex science and anything but accidental.
Agriculture
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Eligible low-income seniors can sign up for and receive free Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program coupon books Friday, Aug. 7 and Monday, Aug. 10.
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Teaching farm Urban Roots is now selling its produce.
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Only Nevada-grown grapes go into Basin and Range Cellars wines, making it a true estate winery in northern Nevada.
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Gardeners wanting to get a start on this year’s crops and plantings can participate in the University of Nevada, Reno Cooperative Extension’s “Grow Your Own!” series online.
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North Valleys Development: Bad apples or good for the community?
By Eric MarksBy Eric MarksA North Valleys housing development that incorporates an agrihood has been met with staunch opposition by area homeowners.
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Students at Dodson Elementary School began building their new school garden with support from Urban Roots.
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Professors teach Uzbekistan government, students range management
By ThisIsRenoBy ThisIsRenoThe University of Nevada, Reno’s College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources recently partnered with Utah State University and Samarkand State University in Uzbekistan to educate Uzbekistan lawmakers, university officials and graduate students about rangeland ecology and management.
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The Washoe County lands bill, known as the Truckee Meadows Public Land Management Act, is back. The bill was stalled for about two years after a number of public hearings and meetings about what the bill could look like.
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A master plan amendment and special use permit for a winery that includes a vineyard and tasting room in South Reno were approved Tuesday by Washoe County commissioners.