University of Nevada, Reno Extension

University of Nevada, Reno Extension and the USDA Risk Management Agency held a great Nevada Small Farms Conference, bringing together farmers, ranchers, educators, and food business leaders from across the state. Attendance was strong, and the energy reflected a shared commitment to strengthening Nevada’s agricultural community. Thank you to all the sponsors, speakers, panelists, and attendees who contributed to meaningful discussions and learning experiences. Your dedication to local food and farming is truly inspiring. Looking for more? Get ready for the Nevada Bee and Garden Conference in Minden, NV from March 20-22, 2025! We will be providing high-quality resources for beekeepers, gardeners, homeowners and the community. Register today! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gX8CUjwQ #UrbanAg | #GrowYourBusiness | #UNRExtension | #USDA | #SouthwestFoodBusinessRegion | #LocalProduce | #TommorrowsTableNV #NevadaFoodBusinessCenter | #SupportLocal | #FarmToBusiness

We had a great turnout on pre-conference day of the 2025 Nevada Small Farms Conference! Our attendees received a live demonstration of value-added meat processing by Austin Yohey, Extension Butcher/Trainer, and an informative session on regenerative agriculture by Extension Ag Educator Gary McCuin. There's still time to join us! Register now and gain access to expert-led sessions, networking with fellow producers, and valuable resources to support your farm or food business. Don’t miss out on the rest of the conference! ?? Feb. 20-22, Nugget Casino Resort, Sparks NV ?? Registration includes workshops, networking & meals ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/g98vXsTg #SmallFarmsConference | #SustainableAgriculture | #FullCircleCompost | #RegenerativeFarming #SoilHealth | #UrbanAg | #GrowYourBusiness | #UNRExtension | #USDA | #SouthwestFoodBusinessRegion | #LocalProduce | #TommorrowsTableNV #NevadaFoodBusinessCenter | #SupportLocal | #FarmToBusiness

Did you know? You do not need to register to join us for the Nevada Small Farms Conference Social Mixer &Poster Presentations!??? On Friday, February 21, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., join the Southwest Regional Food Business Center and Nevada ag professionals for a casual networking event at the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks, NV. ???Meet Local Farmers & Ag Professionals – Learn about innovative farm businesses and projects ???Showcase & Discover – Engage with local farms sharing their business journeys ???Network with Industry Leaders – Connect with experts in agriculture, food systems, and sustainability Whether you're a farmer, rancher, food advocate, or simply passionate about local agriculture, this is your chance to expand your network and gain fresh insights, all in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Want to register? ???The full conference includes workshops, networking, and meals. ???Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g98vXsTg #UrbanAg | #GrowYourBusiness | #UNRExtension | #USDA | #SouthwestFoodBusinessRegion | #LocalProduce | #TommorrowsTableNV #NevadaFoodBusinessCenter | #SupportLocal | #FarmToBusiness

Please join us in welcoming Adam Carpenter, the new Extension county coordinator for Carson City and Storey County. Adam is excited to connect with and help enrich the lives of residents in both regions. Read more from our Nevada Today story: https://bit.ly/4gG1uKa #PublicUValues | #LandGrantUniversities | #UNRExtension

As farms try to keep bird flu from spreading, the price of eggs and chicken are expected to increase. Tracy Shane, our livestock specialist, said we're likely to see impacts on egg prices until later this year. That’s because it generally takes around six months for a chicken to start laying eggs. “So we are going to have a little lag in the market,” she said. Learn more in this Fox 5 news story: https://lnkd.in/gq8eibfT #UNRExtension | #Chickens | #Eggs | #EggPrices | KVVU-TV (Fox5Vegas) | University of Nevada, Reno | College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources at University of Nevada, Reno

???Hands-On Value-Added Meat Processing Workshop!??? Exciting news for this year’s Small Farms Conference! Join Staci Emm, Jamie Lee, and Austin Yohey from University of Nevada, Reno Extension for an interactive session on Value-Added Meat Processing.? In this hands-on class, you’ll:?? ??Learn the process of making value-added meat products?? ??Get practical experience in crafting sausage & meat sticks?? ??Gain expert insights from experienced butchers & agricultural educators? Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your skills and take your farm-to-table knowledge to the next level! ???Feb. 20-22, Nugget Casino Resort, Sparks NV ???Registration includes workshops, networking & meals ???Register now:?https://lnkd.in/g98vXsTg #MeatProcessing | #SmallFarmsConference | #SustainableAgriculture | #FullCircleCompost | #RegenerativeFarming #SoilHealth | #UrbanAg | #GrowYourBusiness | #UNRExtension | #USDA | #SouthwestFoodBusinessRegion | #LocalProduce | #TommorrowsTableNV #NevadaFoodBusinessCenter | #SupportLocal | #FarmToBusiness

Love shouldn't hurt. Our Heart & Hope Program provides parent and child victims of past domestic violence with resources and skills for a better future. Join upcoming program workshops in Elko County to: -Strengthen family relationships -Gain parenting skills and confidence -Build resilience for you and your children -Prevent violence in future relationships -Envision hope for the future Register online at https://lnkd.in/g8Fz_SvB to attend the weekly workshops, held on Tuesdays, March 4 - May 6, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. #UNRExtension | #DomesticViolence | #IntimatePartnerViolence | #HeartAndHope | #ElkoNV | University of Nevada, Reno

We’re thrilled to announce Cody Witt, Owner and Manager of Full Circle Soils & Compost, as a keynote speaker for the Small Farms Conference!????? From a 5th generation Nevada dairy farm to Nevada's largest composting company, the Witt family has pioneered and adapted to a changing agricultural landscape. The story of their growth and perseverance revolves around regenerative agriculture, soil health, and family legacy. Join us as Cody shares "A Legacy Story of Nevada Agriculture – From Dairy Farmer to Composter". This inspiring session will take you on a journey through: ??The evolution of Milky Way Dairy Farm since 1892 ??How regenerative agriculture and composting transformed Nevada’s soil health ??Overcoming challenges in the composting industry & building Nevada’s largest composting company With Full Circle Soils & Compost now recycling 50M+ lbs of organic material yearly, Cody’s story is proof that sustainability and innovation go hand in hand. Don’t miss out! ???Feb. 20-22, Nugget Casino Resort, Sparks NV ???Registration includes workshops, networking & meals ???Register now:?https://lnkd.in/g98vXsTg #SmallFarmsConference | #SustainableAgriculture | #FullCircleCompost | #RegenerativeFarming #SoilHealth | #UrbanAg | #GrowYourBusiness | #UNRExtension | #USDA | #SouthwestFoodBusinessRegion | #LocalProduce | #TommorrowsTableNV #NevadaFoodBusinessCenter | #SupportLocal | #FarmToBusiness

A woman was surprised when one of her chickens laid an egg inside of an egg. Newsweek spoke to our very own Tracy Shane to find out how this happened and whether the egg is safe to eat. Tracy said this can happen "when an egg does not get released from the cloaca at the usual time. Another egg drops from the oviduct into the uterus and a shell forms around both eggs, then the egg gets released." She said it's "not too dissimilar from a double-yolked egg, except for a 24-hour delay between the shell formation around the first yolk and the shell formation around the second yolk." And yes, these eggs are safe to eat, "eat as long as they look normal." Learn more in this Newsweek story: https://lnkd.in/g9x2dY_Q ??: Photos by Neali Tate. #UNRExtension | Newsweek | #Eggs | #Chickens | University of Nevada, Reno | College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources at University of Nevada, Reno

Yesterday was Nevada Tribes Legislative Day at the Nevada State Legislature! Our Extension Tribal Programs team was on-site alongside tribal leaders, the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources at University of Nevada, Reno Tribal Students Program, and the Multicultural Center, working together to support and strengthen tribal communities in Nevada. We appreciate the opportunity to attend, thanks to the Nevada Department of Native American Affairs. #UNRExtension | #NevadaAg | #TribalPrograms | #NevadaLegislature | #Nevada | #NevadaTribes