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Phone: 775-423-5121

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Extension serves the residents of Churchill County through the educational process that applies knowledge to critical issues, needs and opportunities. Extension Educators, program coordinators, program instructors and support staff have all played a role in delivering information to help our ranchers, farmers, school children, teachers, caregivers, consumers, homeowners, business owners, visitors, workers, parents, government officials, home gardeners and entrepreneurs. As you browse this site, you will see examples of many of the programs and participants from our communities. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve our stakeholders and partners.

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Nevada Radon Education Program

The Nevada Radon Education Program is funded through a grant from the EPA to educate Nevadans about the health risk posed by elevated levels of radon in the home. The Extension program offers literature, educational presentations and low-cost radon test kits in many county Extension and partner offices.

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Churchill County 4-H Youth Development

4-H club programming in Churchill County covers several project areas that teach leadership, life skills and citizenship.

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Our 4-H Program, for youth ages 5 to 19, is community-centered, research-based and designed to promote life-skills development. It offers youth opportunities in communications, leadership, career development, citizenship, healthy living, science, technology, engineering, math and more. Our office can help you to find or start a local 4-H club or program that's right for you. We look forward to working with and serving you!

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Churchill County Related News Articles, Fact Sheets, Reports...


A Collaborative Domestic Violence Prevention Program This factsheet contains a collection of programs to prevent domestic violence and two-day training for law enforcement to understand the many issues surrounding domestic violence. Powell, P., Smith, M., Riley, J., Harmon, A., Ryan, C., and Butler, J. 2010, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-10-74
A Homeowner's Guide to Planting Crested Wheatgrass The following description for planting crested wheatgrass applies to homeowners seeding relatively small areas (less than two acres) and who do not have access to specialized rangeland seeding equipment. For larger planting efforts, contact your local University of Nevada Cooperative Extension office for suggestions. Smith, E., Davison, J., Carlos, B. 1999, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-99-96
A Homeowner’s Guide to Cheatgrass Cheatgrass, also known as downy brome and bronco grass, is an annual plant native to Europe and Asia. Cheatgrass has a serious environmental impact on Nevada. It dries out very quickly, becoming extremely flammable. This increases the occurrence and intensity of fires in sagebrush areas. Davison, J. and Smith, E. 2006, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-05-29
Adapting agriculture to climate change: institutional determinants of adoption of climate-smart agriculture among smallholder farmers in Kenya Waaswa, A., Oywaya Nkurumwa, A., Mwangi Kibe, A., & Ng’eno Kipkemoi, J. 2024, Cogent Food & Agriculture, 10(1).
Aging Statistics in Nevada This factsheet contains information on older Americans in Nevada by looking at the percentage of population 65 and order from each county in Nevada. Learn about different percentages of the population through a table of different years. Powell, P. 2008, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-07-06
Alfalfa Variety Trial in Western Nevada, Initial Results Alfalfa is the most extensive crop in Nevada. The majority of alfalfa fields in western Nevada are harvested three to four times annually. This production system is dependent on dormant alfalfa varieties that cease growth during the winter months. These types of alfalfa varieties can be classified according to fall dormancy and winter survival ratings. In western Nevada the most commonly planted alfalfa varieties have a fall dormancy rating of 4 to 5 with an occasional 6. Yet, these varieties are normally very winter hardy, with ratings of 1 to 2. The alfalfa varieties evaluated in this study included one fall dormancy rating 3, eight with a fall dormancy rating of 4, six with a fall dormancy rating of 5 and one with a fall dormancy rating of 6. All of the tested alfalfa varieties produced heavy yields in this evaluation. Producers reviewing these results should look at relative yields of each variety in combination with other factors. Davison, J., Solomon, J. and Lawry, T. 2016, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
Artificial Insemination of Cattle Step by Step JM Thomas and CM Andersen 2021, University of Missouri, Extension
Biomass Production of 15 Teff Varieties Grown in Churchill County, Nevada During 2009 The amount of teff produced in the United States is increasing rapidly due to the plant’s popularity as an especially nutritious grain and as high-quality horse hay. The word teff means “lost” because teff seed is the smallest grain in the world, and if you drop it on the ground it will be lost. Davison, J. and Laca, M. 2010, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-10-34
Churchill County Alfalfa Hay Establishment, Production Costs and Returns This publication is intended to be a guide, used to make production decisions, determine potential returns, and prepare business and marketing plans. The practices described are based on the production practices considered typical for this crop and region, but may not apply to every situation. Curtis, K., Davison, J., MacDougall, B., and Riggs, W. 2004, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-05-43
Conducting a Formal Needs Assessment: A Five-Step Survey Approach This fact sheet contains five steps to approach a formal needs assessment. Learn through detailed descriptions and summaries to have a great understanding of each step and applying the information. Singletary, L. and Powell, P. 2003, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-03-48
Corn Variety Trial 2012, Pershing County Alfalfa hay remains by far the most important crop, in terms of both acres harvested and value of production (Foster 2010). Small grains typically are grown for hay and are a rotational crop during the year(s) after an alfalfa field has been removed and when it is replanted. Foster, S., and Davison, J. 2012, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Domestic Violence: An Overview The purpose of this publication is to help readers understand the dynamics of IPV, by providing an overview of various forms of control exhibited toward victims. As Nevada nortoriously ranks high in reports of IPV, understanding how IPV impacts our communities is crucial in developing strategies to address it. Powell, P. 2011, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-11-76

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Churchill County Annual Report \| Fiscal Year 2022-2023 An annual report summarizing the programs and activities of the University of Nevada, Reno Extension office located in Churchill County. Brown, L 2023, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, County Report
Churchill County Annual Report \| Fiscal Year 2021 - 2022 An annual report summarizing the programs and activities of the University of Nevada, Reno Extension office located in Churchill County. Brown, L 2022, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno
Churchill County Annual Report \| Fiscal Year 2020 – 2021 An annual report summarizing the programs and activities of the University of Nevada, Reno Extension office located in Churchill County. Brown, L 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Churchill County Annual Report \| Fiscal Year 2019 – 2020 An annual report summarizing the work and finances of the University of Nevada, Reno Extension office located in Churchill County, Nevada for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020. Brown, L 2020, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno
Churchill County Annual Report \| Fiscal Year 2018 - 2019 Churchill County Extension Annual Report \| July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019 Brown, L. 2019, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, County Report FYI 2019
Churchill County Annual Report \| Fiscal Year 2017 - 2018 Churchill County Annual Report \| July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018 Powell, P. 2017, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno

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