LEARNING

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

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Bachelor's in agricultural science

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

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Bachelor's in rangeland ecology & management

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

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Bachelor's in veterinary science

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

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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.

Dual Degree Programs

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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.

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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.

In the News

A high tunnel, or hoop house, covered in translucent plastic stands with trees in the background, while rows of short leafy plants grow in front.

Grow more, grow longer: attend hoop house workshop for farmers and gardeners

University of Nevada, Reno Extension offers free training on the ABCs of successful high tunnel farming

Rows of green plants on a field with a high tunnel structure in the background.

University of Nevada, Reno studying cover crops to boost soil health and drought resilience

New research supports regenerative and soil conservation farming for climate resilience in Nevada and the West

A herd of sheep grazes on a snowy pasture with snow-capped mountains in the distance.

University holds Rafter 7 Ram and Ewe Sale in Eureka, Nevada, September 13

Sale also available virtually and features sheep internationally recognized for their fine wool quality

CABNR Student Emergency Fund

Help provide students with critical support needed to continue their University education, despite facing unexpected challenges associated with COVID-19 or other 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
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Outreach and research  is in collaboration between the Experiment Station, University of Nevada, Reno Extension and the Department of Agriculture, Veterinary & Rangeland Sciences.