Announcements for April 7

Small Poultry Workshops

We are excited to announce the Small Scale Poultry Workshop, taking place on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Reno! This event is designed for individuals at all levels of experience, from beginners to seasoned poultry producers, and will cover a wide range of topics essential for successful small-scale poultry egg production.

Workshop Highlights Include:

  • Start-up costs and facility needs
  • Financial tools and breakeven analysis
  • Health, diseases, and flock management
  • Nutrition and biosecurity
  • Zoning requirements for Washoe County
  • Regulations for selling eggs
  • Predator control strategies
  • Important updates on Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)

Event Details:

📅 Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Main Station Farm Science Building, 5895 Clean Water Way, Reno, NV 89502
💲 Registration Fee: $50 (includes lunch and snacks)

Register Now:

To secure your spot, please register using this link: https://PoultryWorkshop2025.eventbrite.com

Agenda Overview:

  • 8:30 a.m. – Registration/Check-in
  • 9:00 a.m. – Welcome and Introductions
  • 9:30 a.m. – What Will A Small-Scale Operation Cost?
  • 10:45 a.m. – Producer Presentation: Breeds, Housing, and Feed
  • 11:30 a.m. – Producer Certification and Labeling Standards
  • 12:00 p.m. – Lunch
  • 1:00 p.m. – Preventing Common Diseases
  • 1:30 p.m. – Zoning Regulations
  • 2:15 p.m. – Maintaining a Healthy Flock
  • 3:00 p.m. – Avian Influenza Update
  • 3:30 p.m. – Predator Control
  • 4:00 p.m. – Wrap Up and Evaluations

Questions?

Feel free to reach out to us for any inquiries:
Jamie Lee: jamielee1@unr.edu | (775) 426-8299
Kaley Chapin: kaleys@unr.edu
Staci Emm: emms@unr.edu

Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration

The City of Las Vegas is thrilled to invite you to participate as a vendor at our Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, April 26, 2025! This family-friendly event will feature a variety of activities, including face painting, a bounce house, tree planting, and food trucks for purchase. We are also working on arranging either paper shredding or electronic recycling services to make this event even more impactful.

Event Details:

📅 Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Children’s Memorial Park, 6601 W. Gowan Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89108

Vendor Information:

Vendors are asked to bring their own tables, chairs, and shade structures.
If you have additional activities or ideas to contribute, please let us know!

Sign Up Now:

To secure your spot as a vendor, please sign up using this link: Vendor Sign-Up

Spread the Word:

We encourage you to share this opportunity with your contacts and networks. Together, we can make this event a success and celebrate our planet in a meaningful way.

Small Farms Conference - Statewide Agriculture Team

On behalf of the entire University of Nevada, Reno Extension Statewide Agriculture Team, thank you for attending last month’s Small Farms Conference. We hope you found the event informative and inspiring.

To support your continued journey, we are pleased to share the presenters' slide decks from the conference:
Small Farms 2025 Presentations

Additionally, here is an important resource from the USDA Risk Management Agency:
Micro-Farms Insurance Program Fact Sheet
More fact sheets are available at the USDA RMA website: National Fact Sheets | Risk Management Agency

Governance Mechanisms for Transformative Impact in Agrifood Systems

Join our Virtual Learning Session on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, from 13:00 to 15:00 CEST. This is the first of a three-part Governance Learning Series co-organized by several divisions at FAO.

About the Series:

This series explores innovative governance pathways to transform agrifood systems and support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), featuring nine case studies from countries including Argentina, Brazil, and the United States.

Session 1 Details:

Focus: Coordinated planning of intersectoral actions at various levels, highlighting economic, environmental, and social benefits.

Leading Discussants:

  • Guillermo Rajmil & Griselda Muñoz (Argentina): Agroecological production and social transformation in Zavalla
  • Fesseha Tekele (Ethiopia): Multisectoral coordination through the Seqota Declaration
  • Kelliane da Consolação Fuscaldi (Brazil): National Strategy for Food and Nutritional Security, “Alimenta Cidades”

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the role of governance in sustainable agrifood systems
  • Explore governance interventions and their adaptability

Session Schedule:

  • Session 1: 15 April 2025
  • Session 2: 28 May 2025
  • Session 3: 24 June 2025

Interpretation: Available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

How to Participate:

We invite you to join us and share your insights. Please register using this link: Zoom link