Gary McCuin

Agriculture and Natural Resources Advisor

Office: (775) 237-6134
Mobile: 775-385-5248
Email: gmccuin@unr.edu
Address: 461 South Main Street, Eureka, Nevada 89316
Representing: Eureka County
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Summary

My principle role as Extension Agricuture and Natural Resource specialist in Eureka County is to advance agricultural production and natural resource conservation in Eureka County and across Nevada. I collaborate with university faculty, agency land and wildlife managers and producers to address agricultural issues and needs including soil health and biologically approprite farming and ranching practices, cattle and sheep production on rangelands, address livestock and resource management issues on private and federal lands, and wild horse and burro conflicts on federal lands.

I am also collaborating with the Extension livestock specialist in creation of a new livestock biosecurity program to prepare nevada's livestock industries to minimize and prevent disease, maintain healthy liviestock, and enhance their operations economic resilience and viability.

Programs
Publications

Programs

Coffee Shop email helps ranchers make money

Extension’s coffee shop is a national subscription email designed to provide a two-way communication network for livestock producers. The question-and-answer service provides answers to livestock production and marketing questions.

Resource Stewardship improves rangeland management cb

Collaborative Resource Stewardship improves rangeland management

Extension has helped lead Collaborative Resource Stewardship efforts in northeastern Nevada over the past seven years, resulting in a model for other states and areas.

Eureka County 4-H Youth Development

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

Nevada Youth Range Camp Program

Most of Nevada’s youth live in large urban environments, with little exposure to rangelands, forests or agricultural environments, and the products and services rangelands provide. This program teaches students ages 14-18 how to read maps; identify and the importance of rangeland plants; evaluate sagebrush, woodland and stream ecosystems; wildlife habitat; and many other topics related to rangelands.

Sustainable Agricultural Practices Program

Extension conducts several sustainable agriculture programs including researching alternative crops, introducing sustainable biodiversity/multiple use of rangelands, and increasing the number of pest control materials labeled in and increasing the knowledge and implementation rate of Integrated Pest Management practices in Nevada.

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

Fact Sheets
2021 Nevada 4-H Annual Survey Summary Report, FS-23-27 The Nevada 4-H Evaluation and Assessment Working Group administered an annual survey to Nevada 4-H members to assess the impact of 4-H on statewide participants. This fact sheet presents the results of the 2021 statewide survey and helps to demonstrate the general value of 4-H in quantifiable measures (Goodwin, 2007). Baker-Tingey, J., Luckey, B., Evans, B., Stark, C., Chvilicek, S., Luna, N., Chichester, L., Maio, H. 2023, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-23-27
Nevada 4-H Annual Survey Summary Report - 2020 Annual survey of Nevada youth regarding their 4-H experiences Maio, H., Chvilicek, S., Luckey, B., Evans, W., Stark, C., Chichester, L., Baker-Tingey, J. 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-21-94
Nevada 4-H Annual Survey Summary Report 2018 youth survey on their 4-H experiences J. Baker-Tingey, B. Luckey, W. Evans, C. Stark, S. Chvilicek, L. Chichester, A. Hernandez 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno FS-20-31
Forms
Western Area 4-H Breeding Livestock Record Book 4-H Record Book to track a 4-H Breeding Livestock project for 5-18 year-olds. Tables for feed, growth, breeding, medical and expense tracking. Chvilicek, S, Conklin, K, Mitchell, S 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
General Rules and Regulations for Washoe County 4-H Horse Members General Rules and Regulations for Washoe 4-H Horse Program members. Signatures for acknowledgement required S. Chvilicek, C. Stark, Horse Leaders' Council 2022, University of Nevada, Reno Extension, 4-H Forms
Washoe County 4-H Horse Program Commitment to Excellence Commitment to Excellence for all Washoe County 4-H Horse Program club members. Signatures required. S. Chvilicek, C. Stark, Horse Leaders' Council 2022, University of Nevada, Reno Extension, 4-H Forms
Home Arts and Sciences Commitment to Excellence Form attesting to a 4-H member's commitment to excellence for his Home Arts and Science project. Signatures required. S. Chvilicek, C. Stark, Leaders' Council 2022, University of Nevada, Reno Extension, 4-H Forms
Home Arts and Sciences Rules and Regulations Rules and Regulations for a Home Arts and Sciences project in Washoe 4-H. Signatures required. S. Chvilicek, C. Stark, Leaders' Council 2022, University of Nevada, Reno Extension, 4-H Forms
General Rules and Regulations for Washoe County 4-H Livestock Members General Rules and Regulations governing Washoe County 4-H Livestock program members. Signatures required. S. Chvilicek, C. Stark, Washoe County 4-H Livestock Leaders' Council 2022, University of Nevada, Reno Extension, 4-H Forms
Youth Livestock Program Commitment to Excellence A statement of intent for Livestock Project members to do the best possible job of Livestock care and feeding. Signatures are required. S. Chvilicek, C. Stark, Washoe County 4-H Livestock Leaders' Council 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Forms
Small Animal Program Commitment to Excellence Form to substantiate the Commitment of a Small Animal Project member to the best Care and upkeep of their small animal project. Signatures required. S. Chvilicek, C. Stark, Washoe County 4-H Small Animal Club Leaders' Council 2022, University of Nevada, Reno Extension, 4-H Forms
General Rules and Regulations for Washoe County 4-H Small Animal Members Form for acknowledging the Rules and Regulations governing Washoe County 4-H Small Animal projects. Signatures required. S. Chvilicek, C.Stark, Washoe County 4-H Small Animal Club Leaders' Council 2022, University of Nevada, Reno Extension, 4-H Forms
Cloverbud 4-H Record Book Record Book for all "Cloverbud" project members (ages 5-8), with the exception of Horse Cloverbud projects. Washoe County Extension 4-H team 2022, Extension- University of Nevada, Reno forms
4-H Cloverbud Horse Record Book For all 4-H Horse project Cloverbuds (ages 5-8 years). Washoe Extension 4-H team 2022, Extension - University of Nevada, Reno - 4-H
Nevada 4-H Program Annual Achievement Record Annual record of 4-H Achievements, continued year to year. Part of 4-H member Record Book. C. Stark 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Forms
Annual Achievement Record - Nevada 4-H Program Annual Achievement Record for 4-H Members. Follows member throughout their 4-H years. Also used to justify Star Rank. S. Schaffer 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, 4-H - Forms
4-H Cavy Record Book (Washoe County) 4-H Cavy Record Book Washoe 4-H Team 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno Forms
4-H Home Arts and Sciences Project Record Book (Washoe County) 4-H Home Arts and Sciences Project Record Book Washoe 4-H Team 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno Forms
4-H Horse Record Book (Washoe County) 4-H Horse Record Book Washoe 4-H Team 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno Forms
4-H Horseless Record Book (Washoe County) 4-H Horseless Record Book Washoe 4-H Team 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno Forms
4-H Market Livestock Record Book (Washoe County) 4-H Market Livestock Record Book Washoe 4-H Team 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Forms
4-H Northern Area Dog Project Record Book (Washoe County) 4-H Northern Area Dog Project Record Book Washoe 4-H Team 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno Forms
4-H Poultry Record Book (Washoe County) 4-H Poultry Record Book Washoe 4-H Team 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno Forms
4-H Rabbit Record Book (Washoe County) 4-H Rabbit Record Book Washoe 4-H Team 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno Forms
Guidelines for keeping 4-H records books Step-by-step guideline for keeping a 4-H Record Book. Includes tips on what to save, how to fill out general form, and how to record steps in the STAR RANK process. Washoe County 4-H Awards Records Committee (A subcommittee of the Washoe County 4-H Leaders Council) 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Washoe County Forms
Informational Publications
Statewide 4-H Service Project Help the Nevada 4-H Youth Development program donate 5,000 face masks to communities across the state! Stark, C 2020, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Special Publications
Nevada Stakeholder Perceptions of Youth Educational and Mental Health Needs During the Pandemic Nearly a year after the first case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in the U.S., it is evident that the pandemic is more than just a physical health crisis, especially for young people. Horrillo, S; Evans, W; Gallo, J; Norze, J; Stark, C; Sanchez, J; Demchak, M; Chvilicek, S; Bray, S; 2021, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno
Resource Guide for Nevada Stakeholder Perceptions of Youth Educational and Mental Health Needs During the Pandemic This Resource Guide to Support Youth and Families was developed to share community resources that are available through the University of Nevada, Reno and other state and community organizations. Stark, C; Horrillo, S; Evans, W; Gallo, J; Norze, J; Sanchez, J; Demchak, M; Chvilicek, S; Bray, S 2021, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, Special Report
Videos
4-H Fun Food Projects Learn to do fun food projects with the Washoe County 4-H Afterschool program staff. Chvilicek, S. 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno YouTube Channel