Lyon County Office | Extension | University of Nevada, Reno

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504 S. Main Street, Yerington, Nevada 89447
Phone: (775) 463-6541
Fax: (775) 463-6545

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Master Gardeners of Nevada

Program trains local gardeners to provide research-based horticulture information to Nevadans

4-H Shooting Sports

The focus of all 4-H programs is the development of youth as individuals and as responsible and productive citizens. The 4-H Shooting Sports Program stands out as an example. Youth learn marksmanship, the safe and responsible use of firearms, the principles of hunting and archery, and much more. The activities of the program and the support of caring adult leaders provide young people with opportunities to develop life skills, self-worth and conservation ethics.

Grow Your Own, Nevada!

Learn the secrets of high desert gardening

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


*An Integration of GIS and Simulation Models for Irrigation Development* Ghimire, Monika; Stoecker, Arthur; Boyer, Tracy; Bhavsar, Hiren; Vitale, Jeffrey; Choi, Jongsan 2016, Sustainable Agriculture Research
*Assessing the Influence of Energy Cost and other Factors on Profitability of Greenhouse Businesses in Tennessee* Bhavsar, Hiren; Tegegne, Fisseha and Ingram, Krisden 2015, Journal of Applied Horticulture
*Awareness and Attitudes of Tennessee Consumers towards Agricultural Biotechnology: Survey Results* Bhavsar Hiren; Tegegne Fisseha; Ekanem and Singh, Surendra P. 2014, Journal of Food Research
*Awareness and Attitudes of Tennessee State University Students towards Biotechnology* Tegegne, Fisseha; Aziz, Ahmed N.; Bhavsar, Hiren A. and Wilmers, Roger 2013, Journal of Biotechnology Research, 2013 (5): 16-23.
*Chloride Control and Irrigation Management: A GIS Integrated approach to Economic Feasibility in Cotton* Bhavsar et.al 2013, Report submitted to USACE, Tulsa division, March 2013.
*Demographic Characteristics for Lyon 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, A. Ahmed 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
*Early Detection and Rapid Response (EDRR) Education and Implementation Results in Nevada* Traditionally, new weed invasions are not detected or addressed until they are so dense and widespread that eradication is not feasible. Early Detection and Rapid Response (EDRR) is an approach to weed control that emphasizes controlling new, invading weeds while the populations are localized and small. Newton, J., Davison, J., Schultz, B., Blecker, L., and Creech, E. 2013, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
*Economic Characteristics for Lyon 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, A. Ahmed 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
*Impacts of economy and needs of skilled labor in Nursery Industry in Tennessee* Bhavsar, Hiren 2013, Proceedings of Southern Nursery Association Research Conference, Aug 2-4, 2013 at Atlana, GA.
*Impacts of economy and needs of skilled labor in Nursery Industry in Tennessee* Bhavsar, Hiren 2013, Presented at the proceedings of Research Symposium, Tennessee State University, April 5, 2013.
*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.
*Integrated Weed Management in and around Established Alfalfa Fields* Many weeds are less palatable or nutritious for livestock than alfalfa, or are toxic. Weeds establish in alfalfa when the alfalfa is both growing and dormant. This fact sheet is intended to facilitate management decisions that reduce economic losses in established alfalfa due to weed pests. Blecker, L., Davison, J., Schultz, B., and Newton, J. 2012, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
*Kids Know Nevada Insects: Monarch Butterfly* I am the monarch butterfly! I am found all throughout the United States and even southern Canada. I am most well-known for the yearly trip back and forth (called a migration) that I make every fall and spring. Monarchs in Nevada and other western states head to the coast of California, but those in the east head all th Burls, K., Newton, J. 2015, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, IP
*Know Nevada Insects: Monarch Butterfly* The monarch butterfly is perhaps one of the most iconic butterfly species in North America, and it can be found throughout Nevada in the summertime. Learn about Monarch lifecycle, catepillar host plants and damage, threats and conservation and resources. Burls, K., Newton, J. 2017, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-17-13
*Know Nevada Insects: Orange Sulphur Butterfly* I am the orange sulphur butterfly! I can be found in all of the United States, except Alaska and Hawaii. I fly most of the summer, from May to October, in Nevada. Learn about my life cycle, why I'm important and what I eat. Burls, K., Newton, J. 2015, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, IP
*Know Nevada Insects: Orange sulphur butterfly - Colias eurytheme (Boisduval)* The collective research on the description and life cycle of orange sulphur butterfly. Including the damages done by caterpillars and integrated pest management as a result of it. Burls, K. and Newton, J. 2017, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet 17-15
*Land Use and Fiscal Characteristics for Lyon 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, A. Ahmed 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
*NAICS Top Performers for Lyon 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, A. Ahmed 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
*Non-Chemical Weed Control for Small Acreage Farmers in Nevada* Many small acreage farming operations are organic-based or strongly prefer weed management recommendations that preclude the use of conventional herbicides. The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide basic information and resources on non-chemical weed control options for these small acreage farmers. Davison, J. and Newton, J. 2012, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
*Social Characteristics for Lyon 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, A. Ahmed 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
*Varroa Mite Integrated Pest Management for Small-Scale Beekeepers in Nevada* Interesting facts about Varroa Mite and there Life Cycle, ways to start an IPM treatment program for them, control methods, and pesticides available for use in Nevada. Newton, J. 2016, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
*Willingness to Pay More for Organic Foods by Tennessee Consumers* Bhavsar, Hiren, Baryeh, Kofi, & Tegegne, Fisseha. 2016, Journal of Agricultural Science
*Willingness to Pay More for Organic Foods by Tennessee Consumers* Bhavsar, Hiren, Baryeh, Kofi, & Tegegne, Fisseha 2016, Southern Agricultural Economics Association, Annual Meeting, February 6-9, 2016, San Antonio, Texas (No. 230010).

County Reports


*Lyon 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 Lyon County. Vandervort, K., Dashiell, H., and Schlegel, J. 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, County Reports
*Lyon County Annual Report \| Fiscal Year 2022-2023* Lyon County Extension Office annual report for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 highlighting major program accomplishments for 4H, Health and Nutrition, and Radon Mitigation. Gatzke, H. & Schlegel, J. 2023, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, County Reports
*Lyon County Annual Report \| Fiscal Year 2021 - 2022* Lyon County Extension Office annual report for fiscal year 2021-2022 highlighting major program accomplishments for 4H, Health and Nutrition, Radon Mitigation, NEAP Schlegel, J. & Bhavsar, H. 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, County Reports
*Lyon County Annual Report \| Fiscal Year 2020 - 2021* Lyon County Extension Annual Report \| July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021 Gatzke, H. 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, County Report
*Lyon County Annual Report \| Fiscal Year 2019 - 2020* Annual Report for Lyon County highlighting major programs and accomplishments. Major programs include 4H, Health and Nutrition, Horticulture, Radon Mitigation Ahmed, A. 2020, Extension - University of Nevada, Reno, County Reports FYI 2020
*Lyon County Annual Report \| Fiscal Year 2018 - 2019* Lyon County Extension Annual Report \| July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019 Gatzke, H. 2019, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno
*Lyon County Annual Report \| Fiscal Year 2017 - 2018* Lyon County Annual Report \| July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018 Moffitt, M. 2017, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno

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