PRODUCTION

A&E

[The Weekly 5]

Five places to get farm-fresh produce

Image
On the hunt for peacock eggs? The Las Vegas Farm probably has ’em.
Photo: L.E. Baskow
Thu, May 18, 2017 (midnight)

1. Vegas Roots Located on five acres of land north of Downtown, this nonprofit community garden offers chances to learn, volunteer and participate. 715 N. Tonopah Drive, 702-636-4152, vegasroots.org.

The Las Vegas Farm Produce

A rooster flaps his wings at The Las Vegas Farm with sale proceeds going to the rescue animals (part of Barn Buddies Rescue), which make up the petting zoo on Tuesday, May 16, 2017.

2. Las Vegas Farm Purchase free-range eggs along with raw honey made by bees on the premises. Weekends offer a farmers market. 7222 W. Grand Teton Drive, 702-982-8000, thelasvegasfarm.com.

3. Quail Hollow Farm This plucky Overton farm offers seasonal subscriptions and a variety of pick-up points in Las Vegas. 1395 N. Anderson St., 702-397-2021, Overton, quailhollowfarmcsa.com.

4. Las Vegas Food Co-Op Contracting with nearby farmers and ranchers, this co-op does grass-fed beef and also offers eggs, honey, nuts and produce in season. vegasfoodcoop.com.

5. Nevada Grown A nonprofit that promotes sustainable agriculture in Nevada, this hub for farmers and farmers markets even sells a cookbook. nevadagrown.com.

Tags: The Weekly 5
Share
  • More A&E Stories

  • At the cigar lounge at Resorts World, the atmosphere is polished without feeling precious, a relaxed space tailored to tobacco and spirits but also conversation.

  • The ice is a different world entirely. Every brain cell is occupied: march, glide, bend your knees, arms out, don’t look down.

  • Free concerts, most of them outdoors, are vital this year because hey can fill in the parts of your summer lost to shrinkflation.

  • Get More A&E Stories
Top of Story