GARDNERVILLE, Nev. – Agriculture and art meet at the “cowboyest holiday faire” to ever grace the Carson Valley. The region’s artisans, crafters and ag students show their wares and demonstrate the ag life at the 4th Annual Ag & Artisan Holiday Faire Saturday, Dec. 7, at the historic Storke Dairy, 876C Centerville Lane in Gardnerville,…
Blue Collar Custom Creations NV is a husband-and-wife team located here in the Carson Valley! Their small business is a family affair all around, as they’re raising six kids who love to be a part of the process. When they’re not creating their custom products or busy selling them at fairs and markets, the family…
The Farm-To-Table Movement Meat is a great source of protein that can be filled with many vitamins, antioxidants, and other nutrients, along with filling up our bellies and delighting our tastebuds! But did you know that pasture-raised protein straight from the farm can have healthier benefits compared to the meat you buy at the grocery…
The mission of Cast Iron Kiddos is to build cast iron strong families, teach kids important life skills, and help them develop a sense of responsibility. Just like ag kids find independent knowledge and purpose in FFA and raising their own animals, kids can also find similar skill sets in the kitchen. If you’re looking…
Planning your summer blowout but asking yourself, “How much meat per person?” It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when feeding a large group of people or even just a typical family weeknight dinner. Serving too little meat will leave people hungry for more, while too much meat will leave you feeling overworked and not knowing what…
It’s Calving Season in Carson Valley Have you ever wondered how a calf is born and how the first few weeks of life are for them? It’s a magical process that happens a lot here at Carson Valley Meats. Here’s the story of how calves are born and how they grow up on our ranch! …
Heart Rock Herb & Spice Co. Heart Rock Herb & Spice Co. from Stateline, Nevada, near Lake Tahoe was founded by Diane who not only loves cooking but also has a passion for gardening. As she says on her website, most gardeners despise rocks in their gardens; however, Diane doesn’t mind them when they resemble…
Welcome to our Ranch Boxes, Chrissi’s Farmhouse Bakery! Chrissi’s Farmhouse Bakery was started by Chrissi, owner, and baker of this cottage food bakery who specializes in real sourdough breads, made with flour, water, and salt. All organic ingredients! Chrissi, an avid home cook who is always ready to feed an army, found her love for…
Our Ewes are Giving Birth Just in Time for the New Year! The other morning, I went out and I noticed some new lambs in the pasture. I found five lambs and only three ewes were accepting them. This means there were two lambs that we were not sure of who their mother was. Because…
We’re raising our very first grass-finished beef on the Gardnerville property! We’ve had grass-finished beef in years past and this year, due to the demand for grass-fed beef, we decided to expand this product. We have cut the hay from the two hayfields and are now able to feed the hay back to the calves. We’ll do…