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Full Circle Compost – Bringing the Circle of Life to Your Lawn and Garden
Composting is the process of combining unusable organic materials (like eggshells, orange rinds, bits of left-over salad etc.) and letting Mother Nature do her thing. Soon, this organic material begins to be consumed by micro-organisms, decomposing and turning into...
STATE 36 Blog – A Made in Nevada Brand a Century in the Making
Morgan Gottier’s grandfather returned to Reno from his deployment in the Marine Corp. after WWII to build a family and a livelihood. He grew his family and influence in the community, helping to construct many well-loved buildings throughout Northern Nevada. Now,...
Flochinni Family Provisions – Making a Gathering of Friends and Family Memorable
Like much of the United States, Nevada has a rich history of immigrant families bringing their passion for food and flavor to regions unknown. This is the story of the Flocchini family, whose old-world recipes and handmade sausage techniques have been passed down over...
The Chocolate Shoppe by Sweet Images – Sweetening the Silver State
In the bustling town of Gardnerville, Nevada, lies an award-winning candy shop that takes sweet treats to a whole other level. The Chocolate Shoppe story is one of struggle, determination, and evolution - a beacon to Nevada entrepreneurs that strive to carve out their...
Aloha Medicinals – From Surf to Sagebrush
By the time Aloha Medicinals arrived at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in 2007, they had already been cornering the medicinal mushroom market for close to a decade. Originally founded in Maui, Hawaii, in 1999 by a group of scientists and health care experts...
Kimmie Candy – The Taste of Sweet Success
Joe Dutra’s transition from third-generation Sacramento farmer to international candy tycoon might seem like a long-shot at first glance, but once you get to know him, it seems like a logical course of events. “It started out as a single business deal buying some...