Pershing County Office | Cooperative Extension

Contact Information

810 Sixth Street Lovelock, P.O. Box 239, NV 89419-0239
Phone: (775) 273-2923
Fax: (775) 273-7647

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A message from Kristen Burr, your County Coordinator

Extension serves the residents of Pershing County through the educational process that applies 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 serve our stakeholders and partners.

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Featured Programs

Pershing County 4-H Youth Development

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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

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


Pershing County Housing Infographic 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
Housing Assessment and Gap Analysis Pershing 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, Joseph Lednicky, Elijah Rubalcada 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Housing Data Profile Pershing 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
Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) to Nevada Counties in 2021: Pershing 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-23-11
Pershing County Radon Map This is the radon map of Pershing 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: Pershing 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
Nevada Economic Assessment Project Socioeconomic Baseline Report for Pershing 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
Asset Mapping for Pershing County 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 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Powerpoint presentation
Community Assets for Pershing 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, S. Foster 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-21-73
Demographic Characteristics of Pershing 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, S. Foster 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Economic Characteristics for Pershing 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, S. Foster 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Land Use and Fiscal Characteristics for Pershing 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, S. Foster 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
NAICS Top Performers for Pershing 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, S. Foster 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Social Characteristics for Pershing 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, S. Foster 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Pershing County Radon Potential Map - 2018 Use this map to find out the potential of radon exposure in Pershing County homes. Howe, S. 2019, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno. IP
Enterprise Budget, Corn Production Pershing County, Nevada An enterprise budget provides the best means to evaluate the potential profitability for a given enterprise or farm income source. Developing an enterprise budget allows an operator to identify typical costs, both variable and fixed, and probable returns associated with the production and marketing of a product. Foster, S. 2013, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
Enterprise Budget, Conventional Alfalfa Hay Pershing County, Nevada The enterprise budget estimates the typical costs of establishing alfalfa hay in Pershing County, Nev., (specifically in the Lovelock Valley area). It should be used as a guide to estimate costs and returns for conventional alfalfa hay (non Roundup-Ready) establishment and production. Foster, S. 2012, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
Enterprise Budget, Roundup Ready Alfalfa Hay Pershing County, Nevada Pershing County has approximately 36,900 acres of alfalfa production, with an approximate value of $37 million. (Foster, 2010) It should be used as a guide to estimate costs and returns for RR alfalfa hay establishment and production. Foster, S. 2012, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
Pershing County Agricultural Statistics (2008-2009) This fact sheet is a summary of agricultural data from 2008-2009 for Pershing County, Nevada. The information and statistics in this fact sheet were gathered from the 2008-2009 Nevada Agricultural Statistics Service’s Annual Report and the 2007 USDA Census of Agriculture. Foster, S. 2009, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
Pershing County Agricultural Statistics (2001 - 2002) This fact sheet contains agricultural statistics on the economic, demographic, and agricultural statistics of both the farming and ranching in Pershing County as of 2001-2002. Breazeale, D., Owens, M. 2007, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-03-07
Making the Best Better: 2005 Action Plan to Strengthen Pershing County 4-H This fact sheet explores an action plan to strengthen 4-H in Pershing County by looking at Pershing County and Statewide Impacts, demographics, and more. Singletary, L., Smith, M., and Papa, M. 2005, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-05-18
Pershing County Agricultural Statistics (2004-2005) University of Nevada Cooperative Extension (UNCE) and Nevada Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) have once gain collaborated to produce a fact sheet summarizing agricultural data for Pershing County. It is hoped that this county-version will be helpful to those seeking agricultural data pertinent to Pershing County. Breazeale, D. and Owens, M. 2004, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
Pershing County Agricultural Statistics (2003-2004) Alfalfa hay continues to be the most important crop in terms of both acres harvested and value of production. Despite a downward trend in alfalfa seed production in the county, it remained in second place followed by all other hay. Breazeale, D. and Owens, M. 2003, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
Pershing County Agricultural Statistics (2002-2003) The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension (NCE) and Nevada Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) have once gain collaborated to produce a fact sheet summarizing agricultural data for Pershing County. Breazeale, D. and Owens, M. 2002, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-11-69
Pershing County Agricultural Statistics (2001-2002) This is the sixth year that Nevada Cooperative Extension (NCE) and Nevada Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) have produced a fact sheet summarizing agricultural data for Pershing County. Breazeale, D. and Owens, M. 2001, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
Pershing County Agricultural Statistics (2000-2001) This is the fifth year that Nevada Cooperative Extension (NCE) and Nevada Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) have produced a fact sheet summarizing agricultural data for Pershing County. It is hoped that this county version will be helpful to those seeking agricultural data pertinent to Pershing County. Breazeale, D. and Owens, M. 2000, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension

County Reports


Pershing County Extension Annual Report, FY 2023 An annual report summarizing the programs and activities of the University of Nevada, Reno Extension office located in Pershing County. Burr, K. 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, County Reports
Pershing County Annual Report, FY 2022 Pershing County Extension Annual Report \| July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022 Barrick R, Burke C 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, County Reports
Pershing County Annual Report, FY 2021 Pershing County Extension Annual Report \| July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021 Foster, S. 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, County Report
Pershing County Annual Report, FY 2020 Fiscal Year, July 1 2019 -June 30, 2020 Foster, S., McKay, D. 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, County Report FY 2020
Pershing County Annual Report, FY 2019 Fiscal Year July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019 Foster, S. 2019, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, County Report FY 2019
Pershing County Annual Report, FY 2018 Fiscal Year July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018 Foster, S. 2018, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, County Report FY 2018

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