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Grant opportunity available to support Nevada specialty crop projects

Over $267,000 available in grants for research, education and production The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) has over $267,000 available for projects promoting specialty crops in Nevada through the U.S. […]

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Uncategorized / September 30, 2021

NDA seeking Farm2Food Accelerator participants

NDA is seeking participants for no-cost accelerator program connecting women in specialty crop industries with entrepreneurial resources to help grow food/beverage product businesses  The [agri.nv.gov]Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA), alongside the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA), is seeking […]

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Uncategorized / September 7, 2021

Nevada Farm Bureau President Shares Concerns With Governor On Nevada Habitat Conservation Framework Executive Order

Contact:   Nevada Farm Bureau has questioned Nevada Governor Steven Sisolak’s recent Executive Order 2021-18 and communicated the organization’s points of contention.  Under this Executive Order 2021-18, signed August 27th […]

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Uncategorized / August 12, 2021

Protect against West Nile Virus by keeping your horses vaccinated

Vaccination ensures protection of public health   The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) reminds horse owners in Nevada of the importance of vaccinating against West Nile Virus (WNV). This mosquito-borne […]

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Uncategorized / June 16, 2021

NDA confirms cases of rabies in bats in Nevada

The Animal Disease Lab reminds Nevadans to vaccinate pets against rabies The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) Animal Disease Laboratory has confirmed three cases of rabies in bats—two in Clark […]

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Uncategorized / June 8, 2021

USDA Announces Grants for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of up to $4 million for grants to support the development of urban agriculture and innovative production projects. USDA’s Office of […]

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Uncategorized / May 24, 2021

USDA seeks feedback from producers about 2021 crops, stocks, inventories, and values

 During the next several weeks, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will conduct two major mid-year surveys, the June Agricultural Survey and the June Area Survey. […]

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Uncategorized / April 12, 2021

Continuing Education Scholarship Award Application

Nevada Heritage Foundation Continuing Education Scholarship Award Application This scholarship award is available to students currently enrolled in either a traditional or non-traditional post-secondary program and have completed at least […]

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Uncategorized / March 2, 2021

Specialty Crop Block Grant Program: Request for Proposals

The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) Plant Industry Division is accepting proposals for projects to enhance the competitiveness of Nevada’s specialty crops. Specialty crops are defined as “fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, legumes, dried fruits, […]

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Uncategorized / March 1, 2021

Book of The Year

We are excited to announce the American Farm Bureau Foundation For Agriculture released the 2021 book of the year, “Tales of the Dairy Godmother: Chuck’s Ice Cream Wish.” The book […]

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Uncategorized / February 17, 2021

Registration is Now Open For the Virtual Fusion Conference

Registration for the 2021 American Farm Bureau FUSION Reimagined Conference is now open! The conference is an opportunity to bring together members of the Young Farmers & Ranchers, Women’s Leadership […]

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