Humboldt County Office | Extension | University of Nevada, Reno

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1085 Fairgrounds Road, Winnemucca, Nevada 89445
Phone: (755) 623-6304
Fax: (755) 623-6307

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A message from Brad Schultz, your Extension Educator

Extension serves the residents of Humboldt County through the educational process that applies research based 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 help educate our stakeholders and partners.

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Featured Programs

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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.

Grow Your Own, Nevada!

Learn the secrets of high desert gardening

Humboldt County 4-H Youth Development

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

To see a complete list of programs being conducted by Humboldt County

Looking for a quality and fun youth development experience? Join Nevada 4-H!

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


Housing Assessment and Gap Analysis Humboldt 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, Joe Lednicky, Elijah Rubalcada 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Housing Data Profile Humboldt 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
Estimated Economic & Fiscal Impacts From New Lithium Mining & Processing Operations in Humboldt County, Nevada This report aims to estimate the economic, fiscal, and community impacts of the construction and operation of a new lithium mine and lithium processing plant in Humboldt County, Nevada. The study gives data to plan for challenges and opportunities in Humboldt County and Nevada. B. Borden, T. Harris 2023, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) to Nevada Counties in 2021: Humboldt 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-23-06
Humboldt County Radon Map This is the radon map of Humboldt 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: Humboldt 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, SP-21-09
Humboldt County Cultural Overview A quick look at Humboldt's demographics, history, geography, and culture. D. Zapata 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Demographic Characteristics for Humboldt 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. B. Borden, J. Lednicky, B. Schultz 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Economic Characteristics for Humboldt 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. B. Borden, J. Lednicky, B. Schultz 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Land Use and Fiscal Characteristics for Humboldt 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. B. Borden, J. Lednicky, B. Schultz 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
NAICS Top Performers for Humboldt 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. B. Borden, J. Lednicky, B. Schultz 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Social Characteristics for Humboldt 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. B. Borden, J. Lednicky, B. Shultz 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Asset Mapping for Humboldt 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
Nevada Economic Assessment Project Socioeconomic Baseline Report for Humboldt 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. Borden, B., Lednicky, J., Rebori, M., Schultz, B. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, IP
Humboldt County Radon Potential Map - 2018 Use this map to find out the potential of radon exposure in Humboldt County homes. Howe, S. 2019, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno. IP
Social, Economic and Fiscal Impact Assessment for New Lithium Operations in Humboldt County, Nevada The purpose of this report is to estimate the economic, fiscal and community impacts from the construction and operation of a new lithium mine, lithium processing plant, and sulfuric acid manufacturing plant in Humboldt County, Nevada. B. Borden, T. Harris, J. Lednicky, L. Thomas 2018, Center for Economic Development, University of Nevada, Reno
An Overview of Agricultural Production and Agricultural Water Use in Humboldt County, Nevada, and the Risk From Withdrawing Irrigation Water Agriculture is an important economic sector in Humboldt County, Nevada. There are over 350 farms and ranches in the county that operate on over 808,000 acres. Sales from agricultural products totaled just over $135 million in 2012 (last census of agriculture). Schultz, B. 2017, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
Making the Best Better: 2005 Action Plan to Strengthen 4-H in Humboldt County This fact sheet explains an action plan to strengthen 4-H in Humboldt County by going over the demographic data from Humboldt County and Nevada, assessment questions, and many more. Schultz, B., Towne, C., Singletary, L., and Smith, M. 2005, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-05-50
Humboldt County Cow-Calf Production Costs & Returns, 2004 This publication is intended to be a guide, used to make production decisions, determine potential returns, and prepare business and marketing plans. Practices described are based on the production practices considered typical for a beef cattle cow-calf operation in this region, but may not apply to every operation. Curtis, K., Riggs, W., and Shultz, B. 2004, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-05-41
Humboldt 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. Practices described are based on the production practices considered typical for this crop and region, but may not apply to every situation. Curtis, K., Riggs, W., Sandstrom, M., and Shultz, B. 2004, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-05-45

County Reports


Humboldt County Annual Report \| July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023 Extension Humboldt County Annual County Report, Fiscal Year 2023 (July 2022 to June 2023) Schultz, Brad 2023, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, County Reports
Humboldt County Annual Report \| July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022 UNR Humboldt County Extension Report FY22 Schultz, B. 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, County Reports
Humboldt County Annual Report \| July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021 UNR Extension, Humboldt County FY21 Annual Report Schultz, B. 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, County Reports
Humboldt County Annual Report \| July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020 UNR Extension, Humboldt County FY20 Annual Report Schultz, Brad 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, County Reports FYI 2020
Humboldt County Annual Report \| July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019 FY 2018-2019 Annual Report - Humboldt County Schultz, B. 2019, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno
Humboldt County Annual Report \| July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018 Humboldt County Annual Report \| Fiscal Year 2017 - 2018 Schultz, B. 2017, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno

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