Lander County Office | Extension | University of Nevada, Reno

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815 N. 2nd Street, Battle Mountain, Nevada 89820
Phone: (775) 635-5565
Fax: (755) 635-8309

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Lander County 4-H Youth Development

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

Humboldt County 4-H Youth Development

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

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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.

To see a complete list of programs being conducted by Lander 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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Lander County Related News Articles, Fact Sheets, Reports...


*Lander County Housing Infographics Set* This housing assessment offers an overview with four infographic fact sheets including Demographic and Economic Characteristics, Housing Supply, Housing Demand and Housing Affordability Analysis. B. Borden, J. Lednicky, A. Martinez, R. Visuett 2025 , Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
*Alternativas para Reemplazar el Césped en el Norte de Nevada* Le presentamos algunas alternativas para reemplazar el cesped que pueden funcionar bien en el norte de Nevada. Reemplace su césped con alguna de las siguientes opciones y obtenga muchos beneficios, como el ahorro de agua, tiempo y dinero. Jensen, C.; Kratsch, H.; and Hanson Mazet, W. with translation by Peterson, M. and Diles, J. 2024 , Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
*Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) to Nevada Counties in 2021: Lander 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-23-05
*Lander County Radon Map* This is the radon map of Lander 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: Lander 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 Ledncky 2022 , Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, SP-22-06
*Community Assets for Lander 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, L. Erquiaga 2022 , Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-22-05
*Demographic Characteristics for Lander 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 2021 , Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
*Economic Characteristics for Lander 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 2021 , Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
*Industry Top Performers for Lander 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 2021 , Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
*Land Use and Fiscal Characteristics for Lander 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 2021 , Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
*Social Characteristics for Lander 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 2021 , Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
*Nevada Economic Assessment Project Socioeconomic Baseline Report for Lander 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 2021 , Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
*Lander County Cultural Overview* A quick look at Lander's demographics, history, geography, and culture. D. Zapata 2021 , Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
*Lander County Radon Potential Map - 2018* Use this map to find out the potential of radon exposure in Lander County homes. Howe, S. 2019 , Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno. IP
*Making the Best Better: 2005 Action Plan to Strengthen 4-H in Lander County* This fact sheet explores an action plan to strengthen 4-H in Lander County by looking at Lander County and Statewide Impacts, demographics, and more. Chapin, B., Singletary, L., and Smith, M. 2005 , Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-05-14
*Lander County Needs Assessment Part 1* This fact sheet contains extensive information on lander county and the needs that the county requires. Learn more about the programming efforts, survey results, educational and research responses, and many more. Davis, R. 2003 , Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-03-02
*Lander County Needs Assessment Part 2* This fact sheet contains extensive information about Lander County by taking a look at the county's mailing and return rate results from the Battle Mountain and Austin-Kingston-Gillman Springs community. Learn by analyzing detailed tables that show the effort needed for each program area and many more. Davis, R. 2003 , Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-03-03

County Reports


*Lander County Annual Report \| Fiscal Year 2023 - 2024* An annual report summarizing the programs and activities of the University of Nevada, Reno Extension office located in Lander County Warwood, A. 2024 , Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, County Reports
*Lander County Annual Report \| Fiscal Year 2022 - 2023* Lander County, Nevada's annual report for the fiscal year 2022-2023 Warwood, Andrew 2023 , Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, County Reports
*Lander County Annual Report \| Fiscal Year 2021 - 2022* Report of 4H activities for Lander County 2022 Warwood, A. 2022 , Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, County Report
*Lander County Annual Report \| Fiscal Year 2020 - 2021* Extension of Lander County worked to further our mission of education, developing economic development opportunities, strengthening and connecting families and communities, protecting and enhancing the environment and innovating in areas of sustainable agriculture. Erquiaga, L. 2021 , Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, County Report
*Lander County Annual Report \| Fiscal Year 2019 - 2020* Annual Report \| July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020 Gatzke, H. 2020 , Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, County Report
*Lander County Annual Report \| Fiscal Year 2017 - 2018* Lander County Annual Report \| July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018 Taylor, L. 2017 , Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno

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