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Carol Bishop

Extension Educator, County Educator

Office: (702) 397-2604
Email: cbishop@unr.edu
Address: 1897 N Moapa Valley Blvd, Logandale, Nevada 89021
Representing: Clark County - Logandale County
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Summary

Extension Educator for Northeast Clark County. Her areas of interest are agricultural economics and fostering local agriculture and other enterprises as a means for enhancing economic and community development. gardening, cactus, economics

Programs
Publications

Programs

Advanced Business Training - The Native American Agriculture Fund

The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) is a private, charitable trust serving Native farmers and ranchers through strategic grantmaking in the areas of business assistance, agricultural education, technical support and advocacy series.

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.

Clark County (Northeast) 4-H Youth Development

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

inside the Curtis Waite garden at the Fairgrounds

Curtis Waite Memorial Desert Garden

Located next to the Clark County Fairgrounds' Fine Arts Building is the Curtis Waite Memorial Desert Garden. It is maintained by Extension and our Master Gardener Volunteers in collaboration with community partners. During the Clark County Fair, go on a tour guided by our Master Gardeners. Enjoy the pomegranate, lemon, bottle brush and palm trees; the rose and cactus gardens; and the wandering pathways, fountain and garden pool.

Desert-Adapted/Native Plants Garden

The Desert-Adapted/Native Plants Garden is located at the Extension, Clark County Logandale Office. It is designed to show people what trees, shrubs and other plants grow well locally. It is set up for self-guided tours. Enjoy the black locust, honey locust, sweet acacia, shoestring acacia, chir pine, forest pansy redbud, chaste tree, coolibah eucalyptus, golden rain and a lacebark Chinese elm trees.

Experimental Opuntia Plot

Prickly pear cactus (Optunia) could be used for food for animals and humans and for biofuel. To learn more, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station and Extension are partnering to test three different species of prickly pear cactus under three different irrigation regimes. The research is being conducted in a large experimental cactus garden located at Extension, Clark County's Logandale Office. The garden is always open for self-guided tours.

Home Food Preservation Program

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

University Center for Economic Development

UCED conduct applied and basic research studies, provide technical and management assistance services, offer counseling and referral services and sponsor workshops and seminars. We serve clients in both metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas in Nevada. Clients may include state government, community, organization or trade associations and, in some cases, business and industry and individuals.

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

Fact Sheets
*Before Applying for a Federal Grant* Common questions when applying for a federal grant. Questions such as why a grant? Where can I find grant opportunities? Who is considering applying for the grant? Bishop, C. 2017, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
*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
*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, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, FS-16-11
*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, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, Fact Sheet-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, Fact Sheet FS-15-04
*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
*The Impacts of Increasing Fuel Costs on Nevada’s Agricultural Enterprises* This publication examines the changes created by increased fuel costs on net returns of various agricultural enterprises throughout northern Nevada and is intended to reflect impacts on potential returns. Bishop, C. and Curtis, K. 2008, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
*Northwestern Nevada Alfalfa Hay Establishment, Production Costs and Returns* A special publication about Alfalfa Hay that includes information such as farm, pest management, land preparation, planting, fertilization, irrigation, harvest, establishment investment, and many more. There are also visuals and a variety of tables to capture the data. K. R. Curtis, M. Kobayashi, C. Bishop 2008, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-08-10
Journals
*Five-year field trial of the biomass productivity and irrigation response of cactus pear (Opuntia spp.) as a bioenergy feedstock for arid lands.* Neupane D, Mayer JA, Niechayev NA, Bishop CD, Cushman JC 2021, Global Change Biology: Bioenergy. 13(4): 719-741. DOI: 10.1111/gcbb.12805.
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, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
*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, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
*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
*Small Farm Hoop House Production of Vegetables in Desert Climates Costs & Returns, 2010* This publication presents sample costs and returns to produce vegetables using hoop house protection and drip irrigation in Southeastern Nevada. It is intended to be a guide, used to make production decisions, determine potential returns and prepare business and marketing plans. Bishop, C., Gatzke, H., and Curtis, K. 2010, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-10-11
*Northwestern Nevada Leaf Lettuce Production Costs and Returns, 2008* This publication is intended to be a guide used to make production decisions, determine potential returns and prepare business and marketing plans. Practices described are based on the production practices considered typical for this crop and region, but may not apply to every situation. Bishop, C. and Curtis, K. 2008, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-08-07
*Northwestern Nevada Onion Production Costs and Returns* This publication is intended to be a guide, used to make production decisions, determine potential returns, and prepare business and marketing plans. Practices described are based on the production practices considered typical for this crop and region, but may not apply to every situation. Bishop, C. and Curtis, K. 2008, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-08-14
*Northwestern Nevada Two Row Malt Barley Production Costs and Returns, 2008* Sample costs and returns to establish and produce two row malt barley under center pivot irrigation in Northwestern Nevada are presented in this publication. This publication is intended to be a guide used to make production decisions, determine potential returns, and prepare business and marketing plans. Bishop, C. and Curtis, K. 2008, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-08-08
*Northwestern Nevada Teff Production Costs and Returns* This publication is intended to be a guide used to make production decisions, determine potential returns, and prepare business and marketing plans. Practices described are based on the production practices considered typical for this crop and region, but may not apply to every situation. Bishop, C., Curtis, K., and Davison, J. 2008, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-08-13
*Northwestern Nevada Wine Grape Establishment, Production Costs and Returns, 2008* This publication is intended to be a guide used to make production decisions, determine potential returns, and prepare business and marketing plans. Practices described are based on the production practices considered typical for a wine grape production in this region, but may not apply to every operation. Bishop, C., Curtis, K., and Kobayashi, M. 2008, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-08-06
*Northwestern Nevada Switchgrass Establishment, Production Costs and Returns* This publication contains everything you need to know about switchgrass and is intended to be a guide used to make production decisions, determine potential returns, and prepare business and marketing plans. Curtis, K. and Bishop, C. 2008, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-08-12
*Northwestern Nevada Great Basin Wild Rye Establishment, Production Costs and Returns* This publication is intended to be a guide used to make production decisions, determine potential returns and prepare business and marketing plans for Great Basin Wild Rye. Learn more about topics such as land preparation, planting, fertilization, pest management, harvest, and many more. K. R. Curtis and C. Bishop 2008, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-08-11