Samantha Romanick, a microbiology PhD student, is the founder and operator of Black Rock Refill, a zero-waste business to help people in the Reno, Nevada and surrounding areas have options to reduce plastic waste in their lives. Studying the biology of micro-plastic contamination in the environment, she knows intimately why we should consider minimizing our use of plastic and how to go about it. She operates her business without a brick and mortar store and still manages to make her products available to a large area.
Lotspeich Farm in Elko, Nevada, 5 generations of farming with weather extremes. They share their challenges, successes and favorite short season seed varieties. A...
Catch up with local nonprofit event news and a great talk with Jessi Sprocket with the Reno Generator about their new 40,000 square foot...
Nathan Rosenbloom is with Loping Coyote, Rosewater Ranch, and Mountain Mushrooms. He is an ecological garden designer, a farmer, and a nursery business owner....