The Great Basin College and Herds for Harvest program from the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension (UNCE) will offer an agricultural loan class for cattlemen and producers during the spring of 2014. Called “Prepare for Your Agricultural Loan,” this course will improve agriculturists’ knowledge of the loan process and will help ready them when they begin applying for loans. After … Read More
AACT Poinsettia Sale
Natural Resource and Animal Science students at the Academy of Arts, Careers, and Technology (AACT) would like to announce their annual poinsettia sale. Students start growing the poinsettias at the beginning of the school year. There are several varieties to choose from including Polly’s Pink, Christmas Day, White Glitter, Red Glitter, Prestige, Snowcap, and Cortez Burgundy. Poinsettias are $10 each … Read More
USDA Announces Notice of Funding Availability for Value-Added Producer Grants
CARSON CITY, NV, Dec. 10, 2013 – In late November, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the availability of nearly $10.5 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grants to help agricultural producers enter into value-added activities designed to give them a competitive business edge. The funding is being made available through the Value-Added Producer Grant program, which provides funds to help agricultural producers create new … Read More
Tonja Dressler of Gardnerville Awarded Ag in the Classroom Volunteer of the Year Award
SPARKS, Nev, December 6, 2013 –Douglas County Farm Bureau member Tonja Dressler was awarded the 2013 Nevada Agriculture in the Classroom Volunteer of the Year Award during the 2013 Nevada Farm Bureau Annual Convention in Las Vegas. Sue Hoffman of the Nevada Agricultural Foundation presented the award. Dressler has been involved and coordinating Ag in the Classroom events throughout Douglas … Read More
Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee Appointed During Annual Convention
SPARKS, Nev, December 3, 2013 – A new Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) Committee was appointed by Nevada Farm Bureau President Hank Combs during the 2013 Nevada Farm Bureau Annual Convention. Anna-Lisa Giannini of Fallon was appointed to serve as the YF&R Committee Chair. In addition to serving as the committee chair, Anna-Lisa will also serve on the Nevada Farm … Read More
UNR Student Wins 2013 Nevada Discussion Meet
SPARKS, Nev, November 27, 2013 – Washoe County Farm Bureau member Cory Shrecengost won the 2013 Nevada Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) Discussion Meet, which was held during the 2013 Nevada Farm Bureau Annual Convention. Cory is currently attending the University of Nevada, Reno and is majoring in Business Marketing. Cory also served as the 2012-2013 Nevada FFA Sentinel. Cory … Read More
Nevada Farm Bureau Position Announcement
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: The Nevada Farm Bureau Federation is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Executive Vice President. The Executive Vice President serves as chief administrative officer of the corporation and manages the finances of the Organization under the direction of the President and Board of Directors. The Nevada Farm Bureau is comprised of 13 County Farm Bureaus and the … Read More
Farm Bureau Leaders Elected During Annual Convention
SPARKS, Nev, November 26, 2013 – During the 2013 Nevada Farm Bureau Convention, new leaders were elected to the Nevada Farm Bureau Board of Directors. James “Hank” Combs of Las Vegas was re-elected to his ninth term as Nevada Farm Bureau President. In addition to serving as Nevada Farm Bureau President, Combs also serves on the American Farm Bureau Federation … Read More
Cost of Classic Thanksgiving Dinner Down for 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C., November 14, 2013 – The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 28th annual informal price survey of classic items found on the Thanksgiving Day dinner table indicates the average cost of this year’s feast for 10 is $49.04, a 44-cent price decrease from last year’s average of $49.48. “The cost of this year’s meal, at less than $5 per serving, … Read More
Contact Sheet for Schroeder Law Offices – Walker River Federal Court Litigation
Nevada Farm Bureau would once again like to thank Schroeder Law Offices for their presentation last week regarding Water Issues in the Walker River Basin. Thank you to everyone from Lyon County who participated. If you were unable to attend and would like to contact Schroeder Law Offices and learn more please complete their Request for Information form and send it … Read More