Department of Agriculture, Veterinary & Rangeland Sciences | University of Nevada, Reno

You're invited! Spring Celebration & Awards Night

An event to honor you — our outstanding students, employees, supporters and friends — Tuesday, May 5, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Eldorado At THE ROW in Reno.

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Holly Gatzke recognizing Extension's Living With Fire Program with the Outstanding Team Award.

LEARNING

The Agriculture, Veterinary & Rangeland Sciences Program offers students a unique curriculum that is hard to find anywhere else.

Bachelor's in agricultural science

A science-based curriculum that allows students to obtain technological skills in a broad area of agricultural studies.

Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Science

Bachelor's in rangeland ecology & management

Designed to provide students with an opportunity to strengthen and diversify their expertise in rangeland disciplines.

Bachelor's Degree in Rangeland Ecology & Management

Bachelor's in veterinary science

Provides research-based training in animal and livestock health, fitness, nutrition and diseases.

Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Science

Masters and/or Ph.D. in animal & rangeland sciences

Programs are flexible and designed to meet the needs and interests of the student and, as such, specific degree requirements are determined through individual consultation with an advisor and an advisory committee.

M.S. & Ph.D. Degrees in Animal & Rangeland Sciences

Dual Degree Programs

Bachelor's in agricultural sciences & economics

As a student in this dual degree program, you’ll fully tap into the diversity and complexity of today’s agriculture through extensive training in business, agricultural science, economics and natural resources. You’ll learn how each of these fields influences our industry.

Bachelor's in Agricultural Sciences & Economics

Bachelor's degree in secondary education & agricultural sciences

NevadaTeach: Agricultural Sciences program provides students with a foundational background in agricultural sciences. Students who successfully complete the program are prepared to teach in secondary education, graduate school, or an immediate career in a STEM field.

Agricultural Sciences Dual Degree program

In the News

Dr. Gordon poses by a decorated cake during the graduation ceremony.

From botany dropout to devoted gardener: A surgeon’s journey into hydroponics

June 18, 2026

A lifelong learner rediscovers plant science through the Hydroponic Crops Production Course with University of Nevada, Reno Extension

Two interns planting seedlings in a hoop house at the Desert Farming Initiative.

Trading summer break for hands-on learning in agriculture

June 17, 2026

University program provides education, workforce development and farmer training opportunities for students and agricultural producers

Thick smoke rises from the 2024 Davis Fire.

University programs prepare today’s and tomorrow’s firefighters with education and training

June 02, 2026

In classrooms, in communities and on the ranges, the University is training our firefighting workforce and educating communities on what they can do to help

CABNR Student Emergency Fund

Help provide students with critical support needed to continue their University education, despite facing unexpected challenges or emergencies.

To learn more about the fund

Student Ambassadors

What are student ambassadors? They are current students who serve as representatives of the department to various audiences. They act as liaisons between the institution and potential students, current students, alumni, and the wider community.

Meet Our Ambassadors

Tribal Student Program

A program designed to recruit, retain, and graduate American Indian/Alaska Native students in the Agricultural Sciences.

To learn more about the program

Outreach and research is in collaboration between the Experiment Station, University of Nevada, Reno Extension and the Department of Agriculture, Veterinary & Rangeland Sciences.

Extension

Experiment Station