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 acience

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 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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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

Associate Professor Melinda Yerkaoutside next to one of her sorghum varieties.

Nevada researcher aims to improve sorghum hybrids for dairy cattle feed

University of Nevada, Reno researcher develops one of the largest and most nutritious sorghum hybrids

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New assistant professor to help expand the University’s Pre-Veterinary Program

Hannah Rodriguez joins the University’s Department of Agriculture, Veterinary & Rangeland Sciences

Alejandro Andrade-Rodriguez talking with University President Brian Sandoval outside at the alfalfa test fields.

Research into precision irrigation management of alfalfa begins

Project includes software supported by sensors to help farmers make better watering decisions

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.