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College embarks on farm apprenticeship w88 casino to bolster local food system

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The College’s new w88 casino Farm Apprenticeship Program will be hosted at the Desert Farming Initiative, part of the Experiment Station’s Valley Road Field Lab in Reno, pictured here.

Some aspiring small-scale farmers will have the opportunity to serve a one-year apprenticeship to bolster their abilities to start and run a small-scale operation, thanks to a new w88 casino Farm Apprenticeship Program being offered by the College. The program will provide a ,000 stipend to participants and will be hosted at the Experiment Station’sDesert Farming Initiative in Reno. It is expected to be the first certified farm apprenticeship program in w88 casino.

Applications for the first two apprenticeships will be taken beginning this July, and apprenticeships begin in October. Apprentices will:

  • Be guided through a science-based curriculum.
  • Receive hands-on training and manage a farm incubator space.
  • Learn business principles and practices.

Creating successful farmers

“We’re hearing from farmers market managers, food co-ops and food hubs that there just isn’t enough local produce to meet regional demand, and we’re creating a pathway to success for a new generation of farmers.” - Desert Farming Initiative Director Jill Moe

w88 casino offers online Home Horticulture Certificate Program

w88 casino provides information for home gardeners and those interested in becoming Master Gardeners

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Home gardeners can learn more about successful gardening in w88 casino as part of the annual online Home Horticulture Certificate Program, with registrations open now through July 28.

Extension is offering its onlineHome Horticulture Certificate Program, Aug. 2 to Sept. 28. The program is ideal for anyone wanting to learn more about gardening in w88 casino and is also a prerequisite for those interested in becoming a certifiedw88 casino Master Gardener.

The cost is 5 and includes recorded lectures, readings, homework, and online question-and-answer sessions with specialists and local gardening professionals. Sessions take place via Zoom, from noon to 1 p.m., Thursdays, and conclude with a final exam before certification.

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Training gardeners from across the state

“The training is applicable to anyone wanting to start or learn more about gardening in the state. Topics address information on gardening specific to northern w88 casino, southern w88 casino and our rural counties.” - Master Gardener Coordinator Katelyn Brinkerhoff

w88 casino and Experiment Station create new positions focused on urban agriculture

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Most Tahera Naznin (left) and Md Sazan Rahman will be working with southern w88 casino communities to promote sustainability and food security through indoor and outdoor horticulture education and resources.

The College has hired Most Tahera Naznin and Md Sazan Rahman in two newly created urban agriculture positions. Together they aim to helpincrease sustainability and food security through indoor and outdoor horticulture, controlled-environment agriculture, food-security education, hydroponics systems and more.

Associate Professor of Urban Indoor Agriculture Most Tahera Naznin

Naznin’s w88 casino focuses on climate-smart urban and controlled-environment agriculture systems, such as greenhouses, indoor vertical farming, shipping container farming and high tunnels, and outdoor farming.

She aims to maximize year-round greenhouse, hydroponic and aquaponic crop production and quality.

Assistant Professor of Urban Agriculture Md Sazan Rahman

Rahman’s w88 casino focuses on increasing the yield and quality of indoor agricultural products using renewable and sustainable techniques.

He plans to expand hydroponic systems and other renewable indoor agricultural techniques and involve w88 casino and the community through education courses, training and industry collaborations.

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“I want to help motivate the community to make their own horticulture systems and grow their own food. We do our w88 casino for the community, so they can receive the maximum benefit of growing their own food and receiving proper nutrition.” -Extension Specialist Md Sazan Rahman

College celebrates more than 180 graduates during spring commencement

College’s commencement ceremony May 19 is one of five held by the w88 casino this spring

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Beyond a sea of proud families are graduates in academic regalia walking across the commencement stage under the shade of the towering deciduous trees which line the w88 casino's historic quad.
The w88 casino commencement ceremony recognizing our College’s 186 spring graduates was held Friday, May 19. Photos by Robert Moore.

Over a span of three days this May, the w88 casino held five commencement ceremonies. The ceremony recognizing our College’s 186 spring graduates was held Friday, May 19, on the w88 casino’s historic quad and livestreamed online.

w88 casino President Brian Sandoval gave a welcome address, which included leading the graduates in a final Wolf Pack Chant as students.

During the ceremony, Sandoval also shared a story w88 casino an exceptional graduate from our College, Nayelli Lara-Gutierrez. Lara-Gutierrez is a first-generation student who completed a bioassessment internship with the w88 casino Division of Environmental Protection.

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w88 casino President Brian Sandoval gave a welcome address.

A professor and student in academic regalia on the w88 casino quad. The student is holding a scroll and wearing a tall black had that looks like a cross between a magician's hat and a cowboy hat.
Animal & Rangeland Science graduate William Richardson with Professor Tamzen Stringham.

The event also featured:

  • Indigenous blessings by elders Stanley Hooper, Newe Elder, Melba Rakow, Wašiw Elder, and Reynelda James, Numu Elder.
  • Special presentations, including the posthumous awarding of a bachelor’s degree in environmental science to Sky Quincy Russell.
  • Inspirational speakers, such as from the University's faculty and students, the w88 casino System of Higher Education’s Board of Regents, local indigenous leaders, the w88 casino Alumni Association, and U.S. Senator, Jacky Rosen.

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Meet the College's Class of 2023 | By the numbers

186
Graduating students

147
Undergraduate students

39
Master's and Ph.D. students

13
With Latin Honors

8
Honors Baccalaureates

2
Provost's Scholars

2
1874 Scholars

20
Interdisciplinary majors

21
Nutrition majors

68
Natural Resources & Environmental Science majors

45
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology majors

32
Agriculture, Veterinary & Rangeland Sciences majors

Graduating the leaders of the future

“One hundred years ago, 55 w88 casino graduates were told that they could not afford to stand still. Today, I tell you the same thing. Don’t stand still. You are the leaders and innovators of the future.” - w88 casino President Brian Sandoval

w88 casino workshop puts meat safety front and center

July 17-18 event focuses on how to develop a plan to ensure food safety

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People in the meat industry who want to learn how to develop a plan for safe handling can attend a workshop July 17-18 offered by w88 casino. Photo by Robert Moore.

Having the right plan in place is crucial to safely harvest, process and distribute meat products. People who work in the meat industry can receive training on how to create such a plan at a July 17-18 workshop provided by w88 casino. The workshop will cover how to create a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan, a management system recommended by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration to address food safety.

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Supporting producer and workforce education

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Photo Gallery | w88 casino Field Day & Ag Expo 2023

Farm stand, wine tasting, wool products, plant sales and University w88 casino highlights of event

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At w88 casino Field Day & Ag Expo on June 2, the College brought a variety of its research and work done throughout the state to its Valley Road Field Lab and Greenhouse Complex in Reno. There, 690 visitors were treated to hands-on activities, wine tasting, a farm stand, plant sales, demonstrations, giveaways, and tours and exhibits featuring University w88 casino.

The event, by the College and its Experiment Station, w88 casino and Extended Studies units,featured over 45 booths showcasing the latest advancements in agriculture, horticulture, nutrition, natural resources and the environment.

  • w88 casino Silver & Blue Catering held a farm-to-fork cooking demonstration with ingredients from the Experiment Station’s Desert Farming Initiative and Wolf Pack Meats. Photo by Robert Moore.
  • Master Gardener Coordinator Rachel McClure and w88 casino’s 4-H Pollinator Ambassadors provided a planting demonstration. Photo by Robert Moore.
  • w88 casino Educator Lindsay Chichester (left), Horticulture Outreach Coordinator Jessica Gardner (far right) and w88 casino’s 4-H Pollinator Ambassadors led a beekeeping demonstration. Photo by Robert Moore.
  • Student interns from the Experiment Station’s Desert Farming Initiative provided information about their projects on climate-smart farming, food sovereignty, food security and perennial crop production. w88 casino Moore.
  • Associate Professor Amilton de Mello and his students shared information on the College’s Animal Science teaching, w88 casino and engagement programs. Photo by Robert Moore.
  • Extension Climatologist Steph McAffee shared weather and climate information and activities from Extension's w88 casino State Climate Office. At the next table, scientists from the College’s Sustainable Horticulture Lab presented research on how root characteristics can reduce water use and produce high-quality specialty crops. Photo by Robert Moore.
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  • Sierra w88 casino Adaptive Management Experiment (AMEX) researchers shared the tools they use in their research project to protect forests. Photo by Ashley Andrews.
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  • w88 casino’s 4-H Youth Development Program provided a seed paper-making activity and engaged event goers, including University mascots Alphie, Luna and Wolfie Jr., in 4-H Camp games. Photo by Robert Moore.
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  • Woody Worthington staffed w88 casino Farm Bureau’s Ag Wagon booth, educating attendees about w88 casino agriculture through virtual reality experiences and informational stations. Photo by Robert Moore.
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Serving Nevadans in their everyday lives

“There was a lot to see and do, and it helped people understand how we blend the missions of the University in terms of teaching, w88 casino and engaging with our communities to serve Nevadans in their everyday lives.” – Dean Bill Payne

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Teaching w88 casino students We offer 24 undergraduate and graduate degrees to prepare students for high-paying, in-demand careers in agriculture, rangeland & veterinary sciences; biochemistry & molecular biology; natural resources & environmental science; and nutrition.
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