Elko County Office | Extension | University of Nevada, Reno

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701 Walnut St, Elko, NV 89801
Phone: (755) 738-7291
Fax: (755) 753-7843

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Featured Programs

Elko County 4-H Youth Development

4-H programming in Elko County includes programs in a variety of curriculum and content areas and delivery methods.

Heart & Hope: Family Violence Prevention Program

Program works to promote resiliency, strengthen positive future relationships and stop the domestic violence cycle

Living with Fire

Helping Nevadans and visitors prepare for wildfire

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A message from Jill Baker-Tingey, your Extension Educator

Extension serves the residents of Elko 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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Meet the rest of Elko County Team

Levanna Layton

Domestic Violence High Risk Team Coordinator

Brittany Marich

4-H Community Based Instructor III

Paul Meiman

Associate Professor, Rangeland Livestock/Wildlife Interactions, State Specialist

Paula Moore

Administrative Assistant I

Ciana Parker

SNAP-Ed Coordinator

Julie Woodbury

Heart & Hope Program Coordinator

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


Housing Assessment and Gap Analysis Elko County, Nevada Access to adequate and affordable housing is crucial for communities and economic development. When families spend too much of their income on housing, they often need help to pay for food, health care, transportation, education, and other basic needs. Housing stability leads to a stronger workforce and community. Buddy Borden, Ariel Martinez, Joseph Lednicky, Elijah Rubalcada 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Housing Data Profile Elko County, Nevada This report will be used as a tool for the county to have an in-depth quantitative analysis to use towards comprehensive planning strategies for the county and community. Readers will better understand their community’s housing characteristics and needs moving forward. Buddy Borden, Joseph Lednicky, Elijah Rubalcada, Ariel Martinez, Roy Visuett 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) to Nevada Counties in 2021: Elko County This fact sheet outlines the procedures for calculating the level of federal payment from the Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) Program. T.R. Harris, R. Chicola 2023, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-23-14
Elko County Radon Map This is the radon map of Elko County, Nevada. This shows Radon potential based on data collected from completed radon tests from 1989-2018. Kelly, Christine 2022, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno IP
Results from the Community Asset Survey: Elko County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. M. Rebori, J. Lednicky 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Heart & Hope Frequently Asked Questions Frequently asked questions of the Heart & Hope domestic violence program Baker-Tingey, J. 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Blog Post
Heart & Hope Law Enforcement Training Details regarding law enforcement training for the Heart & Hope domestic violence program. Baker-Tingey, J. 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Blog Post
Using native plants to attract pollinators and other beneficial insects - workshop and plant giveaway These workshops in Reno and Elko will cover the fascinating ecology of our native pollinators and how to use native plants to provide critical habitat for them and pest control services for you. In addition, there will be a plant giveaway at the end of the workshop! Burls, K.J. and H. Kratsch 2021, University of Nevada, Reno Event Calendar
Community Assets for Elko County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. M. Rebori, J. Lednicky, B. Borden, J. Baker-Tingey 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Nevada Economic Assessment Project Socioeconomic Baseline Report Elko County, Nevada This report will be used by local, state, and federal agencies as a tool for future planning, aiming to assist the communities of Nevada. It will help readers understand their community’s social, demographic, economic, and environmental trends. B. Borden, J. Lednicky, M. Rebori, J. Baker-Tingey 2020, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno
Asset Mapping for Elko County: Every community has a story Community Assets are anything that improves a community. Assets are what we want to keep in our community, the things we want to build upon. Assets are what we want to sustain for future generations. B. Borden, M. Rebori, J. Lednicky, L. Thomas 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Demographic Characteristics for Elko County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. Borden, B., Lednicky, J., Baker-Tingey, J. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Economic Characteristics for Elko County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. Borden, B., Lednicky, J., Baker-Tingey, J. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Industry Top Performers for Elko County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. Borden, B., Lednicky, J., Baker-Tingey, J. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Land Use and Fiscal Characteristics for Elko County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. Borden, B., Lednicky, J., Baker-Tingey, J. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Social Characteristics for Elko County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. Borden, B., Lednicky, J., Baker-Tingey, J. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Increasing Fruit and Vegetable Intake with Reservation and Off-reservation Kindergarten Students in Nevada. Emm, S., Harris, J., Halterman, J., Chvilicek, S., & Bishop, C. 2019, Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development, 9(B), 1-10.
Elko County Radon Potential Map - 2018 Use this map to find out the potential of radon exposure in Elko County homes. Howe, S. 2019, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno. IP
Report to Community on Volunteer Forum: Elko, Nev. As part of the planning process, Nevada Volunteers in partnership with the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension conducted six community forums across the state in Reno, Fallon, Las Vegas, Mesquite, Elko and Tonopah in spring of 2016 as a means of outreach to both rural and urban communities. The purpose of the fo Rebori, M., Baker-Tingey, J., and Wright, J. 2016, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
Fire Adapted Communities: The Next Step in Wildfire Preparedness - Elko County Elko County has more rural communities located in high- and extreme-wildfire hazard areas than anywhere else in Nevada. University of Nevada, Reno Extension; and Elko County have come together to promote the Fire Adapted Community concept. They believe that this is the best response to our wildfire threat. Smith, E., Sistare, S., Nejedlo, G 2016, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-16-02
Results of a Mailed Survey: Priorities for Wells, Nevada Baker-Tingey, J., Smith, M. and Singletary, L. 2014, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
Fire Adapted Communities: The Next Step in Wildfire Preparedness, Elko County Do you know what it takes to survive a wildfire? A fire adapted community is a community located in fire-prone area that requires little assistance from firefighters during a wildfire. Read more about fire adapted communities in the Elko County area. Smith, E., Sistare, S., Nejedlo, G. 2011, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-16-02
Northeastern Nevada Wildfires 2006 Part 1 - Fire and Land-use History Learn about how wildland fires occure by understanding the conditions that lead up to large fires, historical perspectives, climate changes, ecological changes, and many more. McAdoo, K., Schultz, B., Swanson, S., and Back, G. 2006, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-07-20
Northeastern Nevada Wildfires 2006 Part 3 - Rehabilitating Fire-impacted Areas This factsheet is the third of three fact sheets that and will address the 2006 wildfires in northeastern Nevada. Learn about 2006 fire season observations, vegetation management, natural conditions, and more. McAdoo, K., Schultz, B., Swanson, S., and Wilson, B. 2006, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-07-22
Making the Best Better: 2005 Action Plan to Strengthen 4-H in Elko County This fact sheet explores an action plan to strengthen 4-H in Elko County by looking at Elko County and Statewide Impacts, demographics, and more. Fisher, M., Singletary, L., and Smith, M. 2005, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-05-11

County Reports


Elko 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 Elko County. Baker-Tingey, J, Meiman, P. and Moore, P 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, County Reports
Elko 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 Elko County. Baker-Tingey, J and Moore, P 2023, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, County Reports
Elko County Annual Report \| Fiscal Year 2019 - 2020 Program impacts for the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Elko County Office for fiscal year 2019-2020. The programs are Strengthening Families, 4-H Youth Development, Natural Resources and Ag and Horticulture. J. Baker-Tingey 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, County Reports, FYI 2020
Elko County Annual Report \| Fiscal Year 2020 - 2021 Elko County Report discusses the activities and impacts of the Elko County office of the University of Nevada, Reno Extension for fiscal year 2021. Baker-Tingey, J. 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, County Report
Elko County Annual Report \| Fiscal Year 2018 - 2019 Elko County Extension Annual Report \| July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019 Baker-Tingey, J. 2019, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno
Elko County Annual Report \| Fiscal Year 2017 - 2018 Elko County Annual Report \| July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018 Baker-Tingey, J. 2017, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno

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