University of Nevada w88 casino games login Extension and the U.S. Department of Agriculture will host a workshop in Reno Aug. 20 to provide information on agricultural economic trends and financial assistance available to mitigate drought impacts on Nevada's agricultural producers. The workshop will be available statewide via videoconference, with presenters from the University's w88 casino games login Extension and College of Business, the USDA Farm Service Agency, the Governor's Office on Economic Development and others.
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The registration fee for the all-day workshop is and includes lunch. Two people per farm may attend for the registration fee. To register or for more information, contact Heather Steel, University of Nevada w88 casino games login Extension intern, at 775-934-8021 or hdsteel77@yahoo.com.
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