Jamie Lee

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Jamie Lee

Program Officer for Meat Training Program

Programs

farmers market

Beginning Farmer and Rancher - Herds & Harvest Program

Developing educational courses, workshops, technical assistance, business advice and mentoring support network for Nevada agricultural producers who are beginning or diversify a farm or ranch operation.

Amilton de Mello in Winnemucca

Cattlemen's Update

Cattlemen’s Update is Extension’s annual educational program offered for beef cattle producers to learn about issues affecting profitability and product quality in the Great Basin region.

students learning how to process meat

Meat Workforce Development Program

The Workforce Development Meat Program trains and provides certifications in meat harvest and processing for beef, lamb, pork and poultry. Training is a combination on in-class room lecture, hands-on experience and tours.

Image of the Mobile Harvest Unit being pulled by an Extension vehicle

Mobile Harvest Unit

University of Nevada, Reno, offers a USDA-compliant Mobile Harvest Unit that serves as self-contained slaughter floors on wheels.

risk management class

Risk Management Education

Extension develops and delivers a comprehensive risk management education program to livestock, forage, and food producers in Nevada.

News & Journal Articles, Fact Sheets, Reports...

Bulletins
Upcoming agricultural events for 2024/2025
An up to date list of upcoming agriculture events.
Chapin, K., Emm, S. 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Bulletin