LAS VEGAS – The University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s Herds & Harvest Program is offering the Small-Acreage Certification Program, 6 – 8 p.m., … [Read more...] about Small-acreage certification program supports beginning farmers and ranchers
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Extension to conduct detailed assessment of Nevada’s rural housing needs
LAS VEGAS – Nevada Rural Housing has enlisted the help of University of Nevada, Reno Extension to conduct a two-year study of the rural housing … [Read more...] about Extension to conduct detailed assessment of Nevada’s rural housing needs
New University-grower-winemaker partnership seeks to advance Nevada wine industry
LAS VEGAS – The Research Center & Demonstration Orchard in North Las Vegas currently has over 200 grapevines consisting of 24 varieties of grapes, … [Read more...] about New University-grower-winemaker partnership seeks to advance Nevada wine industry
Horticulture training offered for landscapers and nursery workers
LAS VEGAS – As part of the Green Industry Continuing Education Series, University of Nevada, Reno Extension is offering a series of online, … [Read more...] about Horticulture training offered for landscapers and nursery workers
Alamo retreat under consideration for new 4-H camp
The future of a new 4-H camp in Lincoln County for southern Nevada in 2022 is looking brighter as county commissioners in their Dec. 20 meeting to … [Read more...] about Alamo retreat under consideration for new 4-H camp
Extension offers series of online workshops on soil health
LAS VEGAS - Whether growing crops for commercial agriculture or for a home garden, without healthy soil, crops will struggle. University of Nevada, … [Read more...] about Extension offers series of online workshops on soil health
Year-round 4-H camp considered for Lincoln County
The University of Nevada, Reno Extension has expressed interest in establishing a year-round 4-H camp in Lincoln County. Commissioner Varlin Higbee … [Read more...] about Year-round 4-H camp considered for Lincoln County
Research aims to make every drop count in Nevada’s alfalfa production
LAS VEGAS – As wildfire smoke continues to fill the skies and drought grips the West, farmers are trying to cope with dwindling water supplies and do … [Read more...] about Research aims to make every drop count in Nevada’s alfalfa production
Gardening workshops offered by Extension
LAS VEGAS – University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s certified Master Gardener volunteers and Associate Professors Angela O’Callaghan and ML Robinson … [Read more...] about Gardening workshops offered by Extension
Radon mitigation help
As reported previously, high radon levels is an issue in Lincoln County. Health and environmental experts recommend that anyone who received a test … [Read more...] about Radon mitigation help