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

Adrienne Snow and Joe Frey both standing in a hemp field.

Nevada Regional Hemp Project hosts virtual open meeting

Attendees will learn about some local research and discuss current state of hemp industry

A farmer outside harvesting carrots.

Agriculture producers to gather at the Nevada Small Agriculture Conference

Farm Bureau and Extension team up to provide latest information to producers Aug. 25-26 in Las Vegas

Professor Tamzen Stringham outside teaching students in the Rangeland and Fire Ecology Program about the caractaristics of soil.

University provides advanced education needed for wildland firefighters

Program participants gain knowledge and skills to help manage fires and rangeland, and meet federal requirements

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.