Happy Nevada Day, Now Where are the CSAs???

Ok, it's Halloween and Nevada Day. Nevada, the only state that has a holiday on Halloween. Banks and other businesses are closed. Many others let their employees go home early. For people like me who kick-back, relax and hand out candy to trick-or-treater's on Halloween, getting off from work a little early can be nice.

Last night I discovered something else a little unique about Las Vegas. It has nothing to do with any illegal or questionable activity... It is something about CSA organizations. There are none here.

The closest thing to a full blown CSA is Gilcrease Orchard. This is a great place to go, even in the burning heat of the desert summer sun. It is a pick-your-own farm that offers fruits and vegetables almost year round. Under increasing pressure from land developers and government groups, the future of that farm is on shakey ground. But, that is another subject.

I must wonder why there are no CSA farms here. Sure, farming in the desert is a challenge. That not withstanding, there ARE farms in Logandale, Glassand, Overton, Mesquite and Riverside. Even south of Laughlin on the the Colorado river are farms. In Pahrump, on the other side of Mt. Charleston are a few smaller farms. Yes, they all rely on irrigation to operate.

My question is this... Why are there no CSA groups here? Is this a huge opportunity or is there a huge roadblock somewhere? I think it is worth a little investigating.