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Some of the best food stories begin close to home, rooted in family traditions, time-honored techniques, and the people who produce our food. 
 
In our feature stories, Nevada Department of Agriculture Director J.J. Goicoechea reflects on the family meals, ranching heritage, and Nevada-grown ingredients that continue to shape his table, a longtime food preservation expert reveals the surprisingly simple science behind authentic sauerkraut, and a Eureka rancher makes the case for bison as a flavorful, locally raised alternative to beef. 
 
These stories highlight the traditions, skills, and agricultural roots that continue to influence how Nevadans grow, prepare, and share food.
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HOME ON THE RANGE
written by Claire McArthur | photo by Mary Claire Bouchér
 
Growing up, Nevada Department of Agriculture Director J.J. Goicoechea spent his summers at his family’s cow camp in Diamond Valley outside of Eureka, Nev., tending the cattle.
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A LEANER RED 
written by Claire McArthur | photo courtesy of Miller Bison
 
In a time when protein is dominating nutrition conversations — protein coffee with a side of protein popcorn, anyone? — it comes as no surprise that the popularity of a leaner red meat alternative to beef is on the rise.
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THREE INGREDIENTS, NO SHORTCUTS
written by David Rodriguez | photo by Donna Victor
 
On a Saturday morning in early February, Doreen Spires sets a head of green cabbage on the table at Rail City Garden Center in Sparks. The cabbage is tight and heavy, about three pounds, and when she splits it with a chef’s knife, the sound is clean and sharp, like tearing fabric.
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