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Community Outreach

 Center for Economic Development

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
  

 Risk Management Education for Sustainable Agriculture

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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  Last Updated: 6/28/2006