The NDA and Made in Nevada to recognize exceptional local small businesses

(SPARKS, Nev.) – The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) and Made in Nevada are seeking nominations for the third annual Nevada Agriculture, Food and Beverage Small Business of the Year Award. This annual award recognizes the extraordinary work done by agriculture, food and beverage industries in Nevada. Nominations are due by Dec. 1, 2023.

“The individuals that make up Nevada’s agriculture, food and beverage industries work tirelessly to provide local, fresh products for our state,” said NDA Director J.J. Goicoechea. “This recognition is a small token of appreciation for the dedication they have to our communities in the Silver State.”

Nominations are encouraged for any Nevada small business that provides locally produced agriculture, food or beverage products. Businesses are also able to self-nominate. To be eligible, businesses must be licensed in Nevada, produce or manufacture at least 51 percent of their agriculture, food or beverage product in Nevada and have less than 150 employees.

“Nevada is home to a diverse array of agricultural producers, restaurants, breweries and distilleries, and it’s important to Made in Nevada, the Nevada Small Business Development Center (SBDC), and the College of Business at the University of Nevada, Reno, that we honor the hardworking individuals who make this state a world-class food destination and an incredible place to live,” said Nevada SBDC Community Project Manager Brad Scribner. “Recognizing these Nevada made businesses publicly is the least we can do to show our appreciation for their contributions to our state.”

In its inaugural year, Tsp. Baking Company, based in North Las Vegas, received the 2021 award, and Frey Ranch Distillery, based in Fallon, was named the 2022 recipient.

Nominations can be made at agri.nv.gov.

About the Nevada Department of Agriculture

The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) mission is to preserve, protect and promote Nevada’s agriculture. The department has 225 dedicated employees providing services in its five divisions, Administrative Services, Animal Industry, Measurement Standards, Food and Nutrition, and Plant Health and Compliance. The department’s $288 million budget facilitates regulatory and administrative work in agriculture and food manufacturing industries, protecting public and environmental health and worker safety, and providing food distribution and oversight for the United States Department of Agriculture’s school and community nutrition programs.

About Made in Nevada

Made in Nevada is a statewide, collective-marketing organization that connects, promotes and supports Battle Born businesses of all shapes and sizes, acting as a strong, focused, unified voice, always shouting praise for Nevada business from the highest point in the state (which is Boundary Peak, by the way). Made in Nevada partners with businesses and organizations to keep the entrepreneurial spirit vibrant in the state.