Nevada Field Day & Ag Expo

On Friday, June 2, 2023 visitors will be treated to a variety of hands-on activities, winetasting, demonstrations and giveaways.

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LEARNING

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

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Agricultural science

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

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Rangeland ecology & management

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

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Veterinary science

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

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Animal & rangeland science

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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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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NevadaTeach: Agricultural sciences

This 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

President Sandoval shaking a student's hand on a farm.

University of Nevada, Reno launches new agricultural communication minor

Students will learn how to communicate effectively about important agriculture-related issues

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Off-season cattle grazing to help control fire danger from invasive cheatgrass

New University of Nevada, Reno study utilizes supplemental feeding to attract cattle to infested pastures

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First-generation student becomes first at University to earn prestigious fellowship

After a new start at the University of Nevada, Reno, Arturo Macías Franco is using his voice to advocate for others

Tribal Student Program

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

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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.