University of Nevada Cooperative Extension

Specialties

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension specializes in bringing researched-​based information into the community where it can be used to the benefit of local residents. Programming areas include Horticulture, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Health and Nutrition and Children, Youth and Families. Programs include Plant Industry Training, Master Gardener Program, Nutrition in the Garden, Veggies for Kids, Family Story Teller, Living With Fire, Nevada Radon Education Program and more! Many of our services are FREE to the public. Those with a fee are low-​cost. For more information about who we are or what we do, please call our office, 775−784−4848, or visit our website at www​.unce​.unr​.edu.

History

Established in 1914.

Nevada didn’t hesitate to join other land-​grant universities after Congress signed the Smith-​Lever Act in 1914. Their aim was to make education available and affordable to everyone.

Today Cooperative Extension’s mission of helping people solve contemporary problems has not changed. Together with volunteers, its more than 200 personnel in 20 offices enable agriculture, families and communities to remain viable in an increasingly complex and technological world.

Meet the Manager

Frank F.

Manager

As the area director for the Western Area, Frank oversees 5 county offices in Northern Nevada. He is co-​chair of the Nevada Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program.