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Carol Bishop

Associate Professor and Extension Educator, County Educator

Education

B.S. Conservation Biology, University of Nevada Reno
M.S. Resource and Applied Economics, University of Nevada, Reno

Programs

micro-greenhouse

4-H Youth Development in Clark County (Northeast)

There are a range of programs in the two different communities of Moapa and Virgin Valley.

cattle feeding at UNR's Main Station Ranch

Agricultural Outlook (Nevada)

Provide agricultural stakeholders with a concise evaluation of current market conditions, expected trends in crop and livestock income potential and management implications.

vegetables in an open jar

Home Food Preservation Program

The Home Food Preservation Program provides technical support on how to safely preserve foods through various methods and techniques.

students learning how to process meat

Meat Workforce Development Program

The program trains and provides certifications in meat harvest and processing for beef, lamb, pork and poultry. Training is a combination of in-classroom lectures, hands-on experience and tours.

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

Fact Sheets
Tips for a Successful Federal Grant Proposal
Most federal agencies have priority areas that they are interested in funding. Do not waste your time on writing grants that are not a good fit for your organization or its goals.
 Bishop, C. 2017, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet 17-12
boer goat
Raising Meat Goats in Southern Nevada
An important outline of everything needed to raise meat goats in Southern Nevada, such as land, water, vehicles, equipment, breeding, etc.
 Bishop, C. 2016, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-16-11
cactus
Eating Cactus: Prickly Pear for Food
Documentation about prickly pear fruit such as harvesting and preparing, prickly pear pads, nutrition, and recipes.
 Bishop, C., and McMurray, B. 2016, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-16-09
Selected Culinary Herbs Harvesting, Preservation and Usage
Culinary herbs are the aromatic, fresh, dried or processed leaves and flowers of herbaceous plants that enhance the flavor and fragrance of food. There are literally hundreds of plants that can be grown for this purpose, and there are no steadfast rules that must be applied when cooking with herbs.
 Bishop, C. 2015, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno, FS-15-04
beets
Root Vegetable Varieties for the Moapa and Virgin Valleys
The purpose of this publication is to emphasize the selected vegetable varieties or cultivars (seeds/plants) that may perform better than others in the Moapa and Virgin Valleys.
 Bishop, C and Stoesser, D. 2013, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno, FS-13-07
Fruit, Flower and Seed Vegetable Varieties for the Moapa and Virgin Valleys
The purpose of this publication is to emphasize the selected vegetable varieties or cultivars (seeds/plants) that may perform better than others in the Moapa and Virgin Valleys.
 Bishop, C. and Stoesser, D. 2013, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno, FS-13-05
Leaf Vegetable Varieties for the Moapa and Virgin Valleys
The purpose of this publication is to emphasize the selected vegetable varieties or cultivars (seeds/plants) that may perform better than others in the Moapa and Virgin Valleys.
 Bishop, C. and Stoesser, D. 2013, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno, FS-13-06
Determining Profitability of Alternative Crops
There are many alternative crops to consider. Evaluating which alternative crop or crops will be the best fit for a producer can be a daunting task. This fact sheet breaks down the process to a step-by-step review of individual crops to gauge which crops may be the most successful for a given producer.
 Bishop, C., and Emm, S. 2013, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
Soil and Climate Considerations of Alternative Crops
To determine which alternative crop or crops are best suited to a particular producer, it is necessary to determine the soil and climatic conditions under which the crop will be grown. This will influence the amount of probable yield, which impacts the possible economic returns.
 Bishop, C., and Emm, S. 2013, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno, FS-13-27
Journals
Nevada's Beginning Farmer and Rancher Program: 13 Years of Evolution
Nevada has a dynamic and evolving group of beginning farmers and ranchers that have been assisted by the University of Nevada, Reno Extension service with support from the United States Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program. This article
 Emm, S., Bishop, C. & Chichester, L. 2024, Journal of NACAA, VOLUME 17, ISSUE 2, ISSN 2158-9429
Special Publications
Costs and Returns of Pomegranate Production in Southern Nevada
This publication is intended as a guide for potential growers interested in pomegranate production, as pomegranates are becoming highly marketable. The pomegranate serves as both a fruit crop and an ornamental and is well suited to the soils and climate of southern Nevada (Robison, 1981).
 Bishop, C. 2015, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, SP-15-
Fall Vegetable Production On Small Acreage in Desert Climates Costs and Returns, 2012
This publication presents sample costs and returns to produce fall vegetables on small acreages in Nevada. It is intended to be a guide, used to make production decisions, determine potential returns and prepare business and marketing plans.
 Bishop, C. 2012, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, SP-12-
Moapa Valley Youth Perceptions of Community Issues
This fact sheet contains extensive information on several community issues in Moapa Valley by taking a look into the major issues the youth face. Learn more about this topic through detailed tables that show both the youth and adult percentages of each issue.
 Bishop, C. 2011, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno, SP-11-08