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The College of Agriculture, Biotechnology, and Natural Resources (CABNR) participates
through Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station
and Nevada Cooperative Extension in the
program areas of Agriculture, Environmental and Natural Resources.
The college promotes multidisciplinary environmental research through a variety
of outreach programs, activities, and events designed to disseminate the results
of the research to the community at large. Existing outreach programs continue
to enhance the quality of science education, knowledge and enthusiasm of students
and community members.
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Center for Economic Development
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The University Center for Economic Development (UCED) was established in the fall
of 1992 in response to the growing need within the state for economic development
research, technical assistance and educational services. The UCED's primary objective
is fostering economic development throughout Nevada by making the extensive resources
of the University of Nevada, Reno available to organizations and areas that can
benefit from job and income creation and job retention efforts. The UCED is
sponsored by the University of Nevada, Reno with support provided by the Economic
Development Administration (EDA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce.
To learn more CLICK HERE
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Risk Management Education for Sustainable Agriculture
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The goal of this project is to develop and deliver risk management education programs
to livestock and forage producers in the State of Nevada. The educational program
consist of one or two day seminars in the areas of financial, production, legal
and market risk. The seminar topics are based upon programming needs as indicated
in producer seminar evaluations and surveys. As a result of these programs, participating
producers are able to more effectively manage their enterprise and have an understanding
of the various risk management options available to them. Informed decisions regarding
markets, pricing, and production based on strong financial analysis leading to sustainable
agricultural practices and enhanced quality of life for farmers and their surrounding
communities.
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Center for Urban Water Conservation
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A center in Las Vegas that focuses on many aspects of water conservation in arid,
urban environments . To learn more
CLICK HERE
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Nevada Source Water Protection
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A resource page for water supply operators and managers who need information
about contaminants regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act and potential sources
that could affect water supplies. To learn more
CLICK HERE
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Nevada Youth Range Camp
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Range Camp is a program for high school youth to spend a week learning about
the relationships between people and rangeland. Campers learn about plants, wildlife,
water, and soil in order to make good decisions about rangeland management and use.
To learn more CLICK HERE
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Southwest States & Pacific Islands Regional Water Quality Program
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A regional water quality program funded by U.S. Department of Agriculture that promotes
sharing educational resources across states and territories in U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency's Region IX To learn more CLICK
HERE
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Understanding Your Routine Domestic Water Analysis Test
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This program will help you interpret the results of routine domestic water analysis,
performed by a certified drinking water analysis laboratory . The routine
domestic water analysis tests for characteristics that could affect health and uses
of water. To learn more CLICK HERE
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