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Experiment Station projects serve ϱns at facilities throughout state
Facilities provide opportunities for studies to help communities in ϱ, the U.S. and the world
Study uses drones and scanners to determine impact of fall grazing on wildfire
Livestock grazing and technology work together to reduce cheatgrass and other wildfire fuel
Wildfire Awareness Campaign kicks off with online speaker series
Extension and partners team up to provide ϱns with information and resources
Workshop offered to attract beneficial insects, help with pest control
University of ϱ, Reno Extension offers workshop on using native plants to attract pollinators
Extension seeks 4-H club leaders to help teach youth life skills and leadership
4-H members are five times more likely to graduate from college
ϱns give feedback on youth education delivery during pandemic
University publishes youth needs assessment results
Study shows cactus pear as drought-tolerant crop for sustainable fuel and food
Cactus crops remove carbon from the atmosphere, provide biofuel, food and livestock feed
Sorghum discussed as low-water alternative crop for ϱ at virtual workshop
University presents information on growing sorghum as a commercial crop in ϱ
Extension’s Gardening in ϱ classes return virtually in February
University teams up with Bartley Ranch and Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space to offer this free series online
Communities learn ways to reduce wildfire threat at virtual summit
University of ϱ, Reno Extension presents ϱ Network of Fire Adapted Communities Summit
ϱ researcher part of multi-state team studying Earth’s critical zone
Researchers studying how disturbances and climate change impact water movement
Water-efficient landscape training and certification offered
Extension class prepares landscapers for Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper certification
Wildfire preparation webinar series offered during National Preparedness Month
Extension’s Living With Fire Program helps residents prepare family and property
Virtual coding workshops prepare students for Congressional App Challenge
Extension 4-H Program encourages students to explore computer science
Sorghum studied for beer-brewing potential and public use
University researchers testing grains for drought-resistance, high yield and good flavor
Horticulture classes offered for backyard gardeners
Extension’s Home Horticulture series prepares gardeners for at-home gardening basics
Experiment Station increases meat and produce production during pandemic
Desert Farming Initiative and Wolf Pack Meats step up to help meet local demand
4-H youth and Bureau of Land Management host horse adoption auction (2020)
Extension’s 4-H program and bureau work together to give wild horses homes
Young children discover STEM during pandemic
Extension provides resources to families for STEM activities at home
Options growing for ϱ’s fruit and vegetable crops
University researchers investigating new varieties that grow well in desert climates
Wildfire resources available through online speaker series and new website
Extension presents “Living With Fire Conversations” during ϱ Wildfire Awareness Month
Prediction tool shows how forest thinning may increase Sierra ϱ snowpack
University researchers design water quantity tool to help with forest-thinning plans
Extension offers online education and resources for ϱ communities
Programs go virtual this month to keep communities informed and engaged amid COVID-19 outbreak
Rangeland professor and riparian specialist flows into retirement
Sherman Swanson retires after 36 years with University
Hemp Pesticide Safety Education Workshop offered statewide March 12
Extension workshop offers training for those applying pesticides
ϱ professors teach Uzbekistan government, students range management
Schultz, Perryman partner with Utah State University and Uzbekistan’s Samarkand State University
Extension introduces economic development initiative across ϱ
Collaborative University project aims to improve county data for planning efforts
Early childhood education professor receives Distinguished Service Award
University’s Teresa Byington recognized for leadership, program efforts and professional development
Drought-tolerant grape research expanded through new grant and partnership
University partners with Oregon State to investigate ways to make grape varieties more drought-tolerant
Cooperative Extension welcomes Jacob Holloway to northern Nye office
Extension office in northern Nye County to expand programming
Free green industry class to discuss turfgrass disease
Cooperative Extension series teaches sustainable horticulture to local professionals
Free local food markets presentation to discuss community impact
Extension welcomes guest speaker Dawn Thilmany from Colorado State University
Science of gardening taught through new program
Cooperative Extension offers new Home Horticulture Certificate
University offers agricultural crop research tours at Field Day
Research being done on drought-tolerant and salt-tolerant crops
Garden tour celebrates backyard creativity in the high desert
Cooperative Extension presents the 2019 Northern ϱ Garden Tour
University rangeland ecologist recognized for conservation efforts
Tamzen Stringham develops tools to help land managers make informed decisions
Homeowners invited to ϱ Fire Board public meeting and Q&A
Cooperative Extension and board members available to answer questions about wildfire safety
Wildfires and Rodeos part of Reno Aces Country Festival game
Cooperative Extension and KBUL Radio sponsor Reno Aces vs. Tacoma Rainiers
Volunteers needed for replanting University vineyard
Desert Farming Initiative seeks help planting wine grapes in demonstration vineyard
Locally grown berry plants for sale by Master Gardeners
Cooperative Extension sale includes strawberry, red raspberry, black raspberry and blackberry varieties
Youth prepare for Washoe County 4-H Livestock Show
Annual Cooperative Extension event showcases youth and the animals they raised
Homeowners urged to Junk the Junipers May 4 to prepare for wildfire
Part of collaborative ϱ Wildfire Awareness Month activities
ϱ Wildfire Awareness Month kicks off May 1
University of ϱ Cooperative Extension urges ϱns to prepare for wildfire year-round
Summit to help dairy and livestock producers reduce economic risk
Cooperative Extension offers the 2019 ϱ Dairy and Livestock Summit April 23
