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Tiffany Kozsan

Content specialist
College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources

Research & Innovation

Experiment Station projects serve Nevadans at facilities throughout state

Facilities provide opportunities for studies to help communities in Nevada, the U.S. and the world

Pivot irrigation system watering a field at the Great Basin Research & Extension Center in Eureka.
5/24/2021
Science & Technology

Study uses drones and scanners to determine impact of fall grazing on wildfire

Livestock grazing and technology work together to reduce cheatgrass and other wildfire fuel

Rangeland Ecologist Joseph Domer prepares a drone from a pasture where sheep are grazing.
6/9/2021
Education & Public Service

Wildfire Awareness Campaign kicks off with online speaker series

Extension and partners team up to provide Nevadans with information and resources

Desert land with different colored flags in the ground.
4/29/2021
Education & Public Service

Workshop offered to attract beneficial insects, help with pest control

University of Nevada, Reno Extension offers workshop on using native plants to attract pollinators

Baileya multiradiata at the Lost City Museum pollinator garden.
4/1/2021
Education & Public Service

Extension seeks 4-H club leaders to help teach youth life skills and leadership

4-H members are five times more likely to graduate from college

Two 4-H girls with their rabbit.
3/15/2021
Education & Public Service

Nevadans give feedback on youth education delivery during pandemic

University publishes youth needs assessment results

A 4-H youth works with a 4-H leader on a STEM project. See caption for more detail.
3/8/2021
Research & Innovation

Study shows cactus pear as drought-tolerant crop for sustainable fuel and food

Cactus crops remove carbon from the atmosphere, provide biofuel, food and livestock feed

Fruit growing on an opuntia ficus indica plant.
3/3/2021
Education & Public Service

Sorghum discussed as low-water alternative crop for Nevada at virtual workshop

University presents information on growing sorghum as a commercial crop in Nevada

A bouquet of different sorghum varieties.
2/24/2021
Education & Public Service

Extension’s Gardening in Nevada classes return virtually in February

University teams up with Bartley Ranch and Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space to offer this free series online

a young Grimes golden apple tree
1/19/2021
Science & technology

Communities learn ways to reduce wildfire threat at virtual summit

University of Nevada, Reno Extension presents Nevada Network of Fire Adapted Communities Summit

Smoke from the 2018 Hogan Fire
11/18/2020
Research & Innovation

Nevada researcher part of multi-state team studying Earth’s critical zone

Researchers studying how disturbances and climate change impact water movement

Student piloting a drone in a forest
10/26/2020
Impact & student success

Water-efficient landscape training and certification offered

Extension class prepares landscapers for Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper certification

Extension's Wendy Hanson Mazet conducts a water audit
9/1/2020
Impact & student success

Wildfire preparation webinar series offered during National Preparedness Month

Extension’s Living With Fire Program helps residents prepare family and property

burning hillside behind a house
8/28/2020
Impact & student success

Virtual coding workshops prepare students for Congressional App Challenge

Extension 4-H Program encourages students to explore computer science

Screenshot of zoom workshop with Congresswoman Dina Titus and Extension's Mallory Levins, Nora Luna, Sarah Monique Somma and Ivory Lyles
8/27/2020
Research & Innovation

Sorghum studied for beer-brewing potential and public use

University researchers testing grains for drought-resistance, high yield and good flavor

Graduate Student John Baggett standing in a field of sorghum stalks
8/21/2020
Impact & student success

Horticulture classes offered for backyard gardeners

Extension’s Home Horticulture series prepares gardeners for at-home gardening basics

a garden of native flowers
8/6/2020
Impact & student success

Experiment Station increases meat and produce production during pandemic

Desert Farming Initiative and Wolf Pack Meats step up to help meet local demand

Man wearing mask and gloves gives thumbs up while standing behind a fruit and vegetable stand
7/29/2020
Impact & student success

4-H youth and Bureau of Land Management host horse adoption auction (2020)

Extension’s 4-H program and bureau work together to give wild horses homes

4-Her holding lead of young horse
7/17/2020
Impact & student success

Young children discover STEM during pandemic

Extension provides resources to families for STEM activities at home

Boy placing toy dinosaurs and fossils on a shelf labeled fossils
7/8/2020
Research & Innovation

Options growing for Nevada’s fruit and vegetable crops

University researchers investigating new varieties that grow well in desert climates

butternut squash
6/17/2020
Impact & student success

Wildfire resources available through online speaker series and new website

Extension presents “Living With Fire Conversations” during Nevada Wildfire Awareness Month

Carson City mayor holding a Nevada Wildfire Awareness Month banner alongside fire department and Living With Fire staff
5/7/2020
Research & Innovation

Prediction tool shows how forest thinning may increase Sierra Nevada snowpack

University researchers design water quantity tool to help with forest-thinning plans

Two women testing data collection equipment in the forest
5/6/2020
Impact & student success

Extension offers online education and resources for Nevada communities

Programs go virtual this month to keep communities informed and engaged amid COVID-19 outbreak

Susan McClain standing behind a table covered with fresh ingredients and cutting boards
4/7/2020
Science & technology

Rangeland professor and riparian specialist flows into retirement

Sherman Swanson retires after 36 years with University

Sherm Swanson teaching a group of adults next to a pond
2/20/2020
Impact & student success

Hemp Pesticide Safety Education Workshop offered statewide March 12

Extension workshop offers training for those applying pesticides

Hemp growing in a greenhouse
2/20/2020
Impact & student success

Nevada professors teach Uzbekistan government, students range management

Schultz, Perryman partner with Utah State University and Uzbekistan’s Samarkand State University

Four Uzbekistan grad students measuring sagebrush in a field
2/13/2020
Impact & student success

Extension introduces economic development initiative across Nevada

Collaborative University project aims to improve county data for planning efforts

Tom Harris presents on economic development
1/7/2020
Impact & student success

Early childhood education professor receives Distinguished Service Award

University’s Teresa Byington recognized for leadership, program efforts and professional development

Teresa Byington with her award
12/5/2019
Impact & student success

Drought-tolerant grape research expanded through new grant and partnership

University partners with Oregon State to investigate ways to make grape varieties more drought-tolerant

Master Gardener Don White inspecting grapevines and taking notes on clipboard
9/10/2019

Cooperative Extension welcomes Jacob Holloway to northern Nye office

Extension office in northern Nye County to expand programming

Jacob Holloway
9/3/2019
Campus life & athletics

Free green industry class to discuss turfgrass disease

Cooperative Extension series teaches sustainable horticulture to local professionals

brown turfgrass surrounded by green turfgrass
8/29/2019
Campus life & athletics

Free local food markets presentation to discuss community impact

Extension welcomes guest speaker Dawn Thilmany from Colorado State University

A box full of locally grown vegetables, including yellow squash, zucchini, eggplant, radish, and tomatoes
8/29/2019
Impact & student success

Science of gardening taught through new program

Cooperative Extension offers new Home Horticulture Certificate

people inspecting raised garden beds
8/6/2019
Impact & student success

University offers agricultural crop research tours at Field Day

Research being done on drought-tolerant and salt-tolerant crops

a chickpea plant
8/2/2019

Garden tour celebrates backyard creativity in the high desert

Cooperative Extension presents the 2019 Northern Nevada Garden Tour

artichoke and sunflowers growing in a garden
7/31/2019
Science & technology

University rangeland ecologist recognized for conservation efforts

Tamzen Stringham develops tools to help land managers make informed decisions

Tamzen Stringham holding award plaque
6/13/2019

Homeowners invited to Nevada Fire Board public meeting and Q&A

Cooperative Extension and board members available to answer questions about wildfire safety

fire burnign a car and two story house
5/6/2019

Wildfires and Rodeos part of Reno Aces Country Festival game

Cooperative Extension and KBUL Radio sponsor Reno Aces vs. Tacoma Rainiers

girls playing a bean bag toss game called the Ember House
5/3/2019
Science & technology

Volunteers needed for replanting University vineyard

Desert Farming Initiative seeks help planting wine grapes in demonstration vineyard

a vineyard
5/2/2019
Impact & student success

Locally grown berry plants for sale by Master Gardeners

Cooperative Extension sale includes strawberry, red raspberry, black raspberry and blackberry varieties

two women wearing Cooperative Extension polo shirts and pruning potted plants
4/25/2019

Youth prepare for Washoe County 4-H Livestock Show

Annual Cooperative Extension event showcases youth and the animals they raised

girl wearing green 4H scarf poses with sheep, blue ribbon, red ribbon and plaque
4/24/2019

Homeowners urged to Junk the Junipers May 4 to prepare for wildfire

Part of collaborative Nevada Wildfire Awareness Month activities

men with safety hats loading woody vegetation into a flatbed trailer
4/22/2019

Nevada Wildfire Awareness Month kicks off May 1

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension urges Nevadans to prepare for wildfire year-round

men with hard hats loading woody vegetation into a flatbed trailer
4/18/2019

Summit to help dairy and livestock producers reduce economic risk

Cooperative Extension offers the 2019 Nevada Dairy and Livestock Summit April 23

dairy cow looking at the camera
4/16/2019

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