Today we traveled from Bakersfield, CA to Las Vegas, NV to go home! Throughout the trip we learned a lot about different and similar production systems that we are accustomed to in the Midwest. Overall, we all had a great time  meeting and talking with the producers. Everyone we met was so passionate about what they raised and also willing to teach us their operation, which was awesome to see!

 

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