In this edition
- Study uses drones and scanners to determine impact of fall grazing on wildfire
- Fresh apples for w88 casino and research will spring from new Memorial orchard
- w88 casino Campaign kicks off with online speaker series
- 4-H youth and Bureau of Land Management work together to give wild horses homes
- w88 casino nutrition students excel in unique internship experiences
About our College
A founding college of the University, we have a long tradition of excellence in teaching, research and engagement programs that benefit the health and economic vitality of w88 casino. We offer programs in:
- agriculture, horticulture, rangeland & veterinary sciences
- biochemistry & molecular biology
- children, youth & families
- community & economic development
- health & nutrition
- natural resources & environmental science
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
Rangeland Ecologist Joseph Domer prepares a drone to gather data from a pasture in Jacks Valley, w88 casino, where sheep are grazing. Photo by Tracy Shane.
A widespread problem on w88 casino rangelands is frequent and large wildfires, often due to cheatgrass. Doctoral student Tracy Shane, with the College, recently began a project using cutting-edge technology to see howsheep and cattle grazing might help control cheatgrass.
Shane's project team uses drones and terrestrial laser scanners to monitor and collect data before and after livestock graze on cheatgrass during the fall, rather than in the spring. Previous w88 casino showed that this has the potential to prevent fires.
With high-tech data on the impact of fall grazing,the team can create more accurate prediction modelsfor future rangeland management practices and fire fuel reduction.
Using technology to effectively combat an invasive species
“Through fall targeted grazing, we can change the fuel characteristics of the cheatgrass-infested pasture, which reduces the probability that we get a wildfire and increases the chances of being able to control such a fire,” -Professor Barry Perryman
Fresh apples for w88 casino and research will spring from new Memorial orchard
Valley Road Experiment Station is home to new Jessica Younger Dickens Memorial Orchard
University staff and volunteers plant the new memorial apple orchard at the Valley Road Experiment Station. Photo by Robert Moore.
A half-acre organic apple orchard consisting of127 semi-dwarf cider and table appleshas been planted at our Valley Road Experiment Station. The orchard will serve many purposes, including identifying and propagating “antique” cider apples from Washoe Valley, as well as providing table apples for w88 casino. But to those who knew Jessica Younger Dickens, who passed away in March 2020, the Jessica Younger Dickens Memorial Orchard will provide a place to gather and reflect on the exceptional person she was, and a way to honor her memory. Shortly after she was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2017, she said she’s always wanted an edible garden on campus.
w88 casino in need will get applesthrough the University’s food pantry, Pack Provisions, w88 casino 31 table apple trees. The cuttings w88 casino these trees were provided by trees w88 casino the personal orchard of Neil Crowley, son of Joe Crowley, who was president at the University w88 casino 1978 to 2001.The excess w88 casino these trees will be sold to help fund the orchard’s maintenance.
The Experiment Station’s Desert Farming Initiative, which conducts research, provides hands-on learning for w88 casino, and donates and sells certified organic produce to the community, will be maintaining the orchard.The Experiment Station and gifts made in memory of Jessica Younger Dickens are funding the orchard.
Commemorating Jessica through meaningful work
Jessica's memorial orchard is intended to commemorate and reflect not only Jessica, but also her values. It was important to her to do meaningful and impactful work. It would truly delight Jessica to know that the fruit from the garden will feed w88 casino in need, while promoting appreciation for where our food comes from.” -Yani Dickens, Jessica's widower
w88 casino Campaign kicks off with online speaker series
Extension and partners team up to provide Nevadans with information and resources
Extension’s Wildfire Awareness Campaign and Living With Fire Program encourage residents to be prepared for wildfires year-round. Photo courtesy of Bureau of Land Management - w88 casino.
Extension and local, state and federal firefighting agencies are on a six-month-long “w88 casino Wildfire Awareness Campaign,” which runsthrough October.As part of the campaign, Extension’s Living With Fire w88 casino will be offering a series of webinars on wildfire-related topics.
“With the number of wildfires occurring in the West and the havoc they have wreaked in recent years, we just really feel that we need keep the drum beating strong all summer and into fall,” said Jamie Roice-Gomes, manager of the w88 casino.
Upcoming webinars include:
- Protect, Prevent and Prepare With NV Energy, June 24, noon – 1:30 p.m.
- Wildfire Smoke and Health, July 8, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Home Hardening Q&A, Aug. 12, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Reseeding and Flood After Wildfire, Sept. 9, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Prescribed Fire in Tahoe and w88 casino, Oct. 14, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Campaigning for w88 casino
“There is so much information that can help people make their homes and properties safer from the threat of wildfire, and we want to keep people thinking about this, and acting on it, throughout the summer, and really all year.” -Living With Fire w88 casino Manager Jamie Roice-Gomes
4-H youth and Bureau of Land Management work together to give wild horses homes
Extension’s 4-H youth prepare wild horses and a burro for adoption
4-H member Alexis works with her wild horse foster, Vinnie, on tight turns and forward and backward movement. Video courtesy of High Sierra Riders 4-H Club.
This spring and summer, youth in w88 casino 4-H Youth Development Program arepreparing wild horses and a burro for adoption. The youth, part of Extension’s Washoe County 4-H Horse w88 casino, received the animals, all not yet a year old, from the Bureau of Land Management in March as part of a w88 casino between Extension and the bureau to place wild horses with adoptive families.
Sarah Chvilicek, 4-H w88 casino coordinator, said, “They want to find a way to rehome wild horses because the horses are healthy animals, andthey want to give these animals a chance.”
Meet the 4-H'ers and their animals
Alexis and Vinnie
“Vinnie is an amazing horse! He is very laid back and chill. He loves to cuddle and be in your company. He is very brave and non-reactive; that is one of the first things I noticed about him!”
Patrea and Comet
“Comet is a super sweet horse, but he is not sure if he wants you to know that. He likes to go on walks and see new things. He is pretty sensitive to pressure and learns things really quickly.”
Sarah and Atlas
“Atlas is super easy to desensitize — nothing phases him! I taught him to smile and now that is his favorite thing. He loves to eat and enjoys walks. I could see him being an endurance, trail or ranch horse.”
Chloe and Harvey
“Since day one Harvey has been very sweet. He learns quickly and is a big people-pleaser. I can’t wait to see where this little guy goes! He would make a great ranch horse or trail horse. His energy is similar to that of a quarter horse.”
McKinzie and Rio
“Out of all the donkeys I’ve worked with, Rio has had the most playful and sweet personality. He loves attention and being with other donkeys! He’s very intelligent, and I think he would make a nice driving or packing donkey!”
Kacey and Maverick
“Maverick is coming along very well! We are working on getting used to life with humans, desensitization and basic groundwork!”
Growing leadership, citizenship and life skills
4-H is a community of young people across America. Members learn life skills, make new friends, enhance self-esteem, achieve personal goals, develop positive relationships with peers and volunteers, and have fun learning and sharing as a family and a club.
w88 casino nutrition students excel in unique internship experiences
w88 casino in Dietetic Internship Program gain valuable experience in telehealth during COVID-19
Karon Felten and Jolyn Wirshing are working with w88 casino to ensure they succeed in the Dietetic Internship Program.
w88 casino in our Dietetic Internship Programpersevered through the pandemic by developing unique skills to help patients virtually.
Traditionally, graduating w88 casino in our Department of Nutrition, as well as other w88 casino throughout the United States, go through an online application process with the goal of being matched with a dietetic internship. This is anecessary step to becoming a Registered Dietician Nutritionist.
w88 casino who match with our College's internship program participate in anintensive curriculum that prepares them for the board exam and professional worldin seven months, compared to the typical 15 months. However, the w88 casino were displaced from their training sites during the pandemic due to COVID-19 restrictions. Karon Felten, director of our College's internship program, had to adapt.
Every week, she and Arezou Saeedi, assistant director of the w88 casino,met with w88 casino through Zoom and guided themthrough case studies that simulate in-hospital scenarios. w88 casino presented educational projects and participated in telehealth observationstohelp patients online.
Communication and support are a key component of our Nutrition programs, especially during this past year, and both Felten and Jolyn Wirshing, director of our College's Didactic w88 casino in Dietetics, were always accessible via Zoom or phone to help or answer questions.
Delivering valuable experience despite COVID-19
“I really did like the w88 casino, I think I got a good variety of experiences, and it was great that the w88 casino was accelerated, and I was still able to intern full time. Even though some of the w88 casino was impacted by health restrictions, I don’t think I missed out on anything." -Graduating student Emily Spellman
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Our programs work together to make an impact
Our teaching, research and engagement programs are intertwined and complement one another. Faculty who teach on campus also conduct research as part of our Experiment Station, allowing w88 casino to learn about and participate in research. Extension faculty engaging with communities identify research needs, as well as join Experiment Station faculty to conduct research. Faculty on campus help to develop Extension programs in communities.
Researching critical issues
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