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Southwest Regional Food Business Center: Article

Obtaining an Unique Entity ID (UEI) for Government Grant and Contract Opportunities (March 4, 2026)

August 6, 2026
By Monica C Drazba
On March 4th, 2026, the Southwest Regional Food Business Center hosted a webinar focused on “Obtaining an Unique Entity ID for Government Grant and Contract Opportunities.” The webinar featured Center partners as speakers, from the University of California, Santa Cruz Center for Agroecology and University of…
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Congrats, ESA Fellow Neal Williams!

August 5, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Congrats to Professor Neal Williams of the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology, a pollinator ecologist internationally recognized for his research on bee and pollination biology.He's is a newly elected Fellow of the Entomological Society of America (ESA). The ESA Governing Board elected…
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ANR Contracts & Grants Updates: Article

Western SARE Funding Opportunities

August 5, 2026
By Kendra T Rose
Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (Western SARE) has announced funding opportunities to support research, education, Extension, and professional development projects that advance environmentally sound, economically viable, and socially responsible agriculture throughout the western…
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Master Food Preserver Program of San Diego County: Event

Preserving the Harvest

Aug 8, 2026

Preserving Your Harvest: Garden to Fridge and BeyondLearn how to make the most of your homegrown fruits and vegetables with the help of UC Master Food Preserver volunteers. This informative presentation will cover safe and effective ways to preserve your harvest, including essential food safety practices,…
Master Food Preserver Program of San Diego County
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Southwest Regional Food Business Center: Article

University of Nevada, Reno Extension Supports Growth and Market Access for Small Business: CattleBros Steak and Seafood

August 5, 2026
By Monica C Drazba
BackgroundRyan Avila, founder of CattleBros Steak and Seafood, is dedicated to delivering premium, transparently-sourced meats at fair prices. His commitment to quality and ethical sourcing meat sets CattleBros apart in a competitive marketplace often dominated by large national chains. Cattle Bros. Steak …
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Two people standing at an outdoor market location. One is holding a wrapped basket of goods.
Southwest Regional Food Business Center: Article

University of Nevada, Reno Extension Supports Growth and Market Access for Small Business: CattleBros Steak and Seafood

August 5, 2026
By Monica C Drazba
BackgroundRyan Avila, founder of CattleBros Steak and Seafood, is dedicated to delivering premium, transparently-sourced meats at fair prices. His commitment to quality and ethical sourcing meat sets CattleBros apart in a competitive marketplace often dominated by large national chains. Cattle Bros. Steak …
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Southwest Regional Food Business Center: Article

University of Nevada, Reno Extension Supports Growth and Market Access for Small Business: Big Apple Sauce

August 5, 2026
By Monica C Drazba
The BackgroundBig Apple Sauce, founded by Emmett Esnard, is dedicated to crafting healthy, sustainably produced hot sauces made entirely with ingredients sourced from local food producers he proudly calls his neighbors. Having grown up in the foster care system, Emmett’s mission extends beyond food.  He…
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Southwest Regional Food Business Center: Article

Premium Meat Company

August 5, 2026
By Monica C Drazba
Premium Meat Company is an established family-owned and value-added livestock processing business with over twenty eight years of continuous operation serving local ranchers, farmers, and consumers. The company specializes in producing high-quality meat products, including ground meats, summer sausage,…
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