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

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Extension provides series of Zoom classes on small-scale poultry farming

Nutrition, food safety, business requirements and more will be covered

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University of Nevada, Reno graduate ties for first in range management event

Elsie Childress scored high marks during national exam at annual meeting

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University of Nevada, Reno launches new agricultural communication minor

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

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.