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A memorable experience at 4-H Capitol Days Morales, Y. 2025, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno
Aphid Trouble in Alfalfa? Here’s How to Stay Ahead This Season Spring aphid pressure is back in Nevada alfalfa fields. Learn how to identify blue alfalfa aphid, assess economic thresholds, and take timely action using IPM strategies to protect your yield. Waaswa, A. 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Blogs
Home-Invading Weevils: Identification and Management Weevils can be a nuisance when they invade your home and garden. While harmless to people and pets, they’re always frustrating. Learn how to identify, manage, and prevent weevil infestations with these practical tips. Waaswa, A. 2025, University of Nevada, Reno, Blogs
How to Identify Pests Using Your Phone When dealing with a pest problem, one of the first challenges is figuring out exactly what you’re up against. Many mobile apps and online tools allow you to take or upload a photo to get possible identifications. Jensen, C.; Johnson, J. 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Blog
How to Search for Pests in Our Directory How to Search for Pests in Our Directory, you can use your web browser’s search function to find relevant information quickly. Jensen, C; Johnson, J. 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Blog
Managing Soil Salinity: What Growers Need to Know Seeing white crusts on your soil or stunted crops after irrigation? It may be a salt problem. This guide helps you identify if your soil is saline, sodic, or saline-sodic, interpret test results, and take the right steps to protect crop health and yield. Waaswa, A. 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Blogs
Overseeding Options for Reviving Thin Alfalfa Stands Worried about thinning alfalfa? Learn when and how to overseed with grasses, legumes, or cereals to boost yields, improve forage quality, and extend stand life. This guide breaks down options, planting rates, timing, harvest tips, and practical management considerations. Waaswa, A. 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Blogs
Thinking of Planting Alfalfa into Alfalfa? Here's What You Need to Know Thinking of planting alfalfa into an existing stand? Learn why it’s risky, when it might work, and better options to revive declining fields. This guide explains autotoxicity, seedling competition, and research-backed overseeding strategies. Waaswa, A. 2025, University of Nevada, Reno
Why we volunteer: Stories from 4-H leaders in Clark County The success of Extension's 4-H Youth Development Program in Clark County is driven by the dedication and enthusiasm of its volunteers. Hear the experiences of several volunteers who are generously sharing their time, knowledge and energy to mentor young people, fostering skills, confidence and a sense of community. Tesar, R. 2025, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno
Brochures
Radon Cartoon - I don't live in a radon affected area Radon Education Program cartoon Schwarz, J. 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Radon Cartoon - The mitigator Radon Education Program cartoon of "The Mitigator" Schwarz, J. 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Bulletins
4-H Shooting Sports T-Shirt Design Contest Show off your creativity by entering the Nevada 4-H Shooting Sports T-Shirt Design Contest! Submit your design for the new 4-H Shooting Sports t-shirt! Williams, Kristina 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Forms
Herpetology Record Book Washoe County 4-H Herpetology Record book - a project plan for keeping track of progress raising, feeding, caring, and breeding a amphibians and reptiles for the 4-H youth development program in Washoe County. Sam Mitchell 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, 4-H Record Book
Informational Publications
Carson City 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
Churchill 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
Clark 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
Douglas 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
Elko 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
Esmeralda 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
Eureka 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
Humboldt County Housing Infographics 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
Irises year-round in the desert southwest Irises are surprisingly easy to grow, but advice online must be modified for the Mojave Desert and southern Nevada. Tasks to start and maintain irises in a home garden in southern Nevada are presented for each month. Robinson, M.L., Ochoa, C., and Lloyd, S. 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Lander County Housing Infographics 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
Lincoln 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
Lyon 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
Mineral 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
Nevada 4-H Shooting Sports Policies and Procedures This is the updated policies and procedures manual for 4-H Shooting Sports for 2025. Wright, H 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Nevada Native Plant Nurseries and Seed Suppliers Here's our comprehensive list of native plant nurseries and seed suppliers for Nevada. Jensen, C. 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Nye 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
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
Pollinator Plant Lists Lists of pollinator-friendly plants for Nevada. Jensen, C. 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Storey 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
Washoe 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
White Pine 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
Journals
Integrating traditional food properties with modern nutrition to develop complementary foods from local resources. An acceptability study in tribal regions of Jawhar among undernourished children. This article is unique for the comprehensive methodology and study design to perform a community-based action/ evaluation project for the management of child undernutrition in the tribal regions of India Bhalare, S., Deshmukh, S., Godbharle, S., & Jeyakumar, A. 2025, Bulletin of the National Research Centre, 49(1), 23.
VRDeepSafety: A Scalable VR Simulation Platform with V2X Communication for Enhanced Accident Prediction in Autonomous Vehicles VRDeepSafety is a VR-based simulation platform designed to improve autonomous vehicle (AV) safety by enabling smarter accident prediction and response. It integrates real-world-like vehicle communication (V2X) and multiple sensors to enhance AV decision-making with an 85% accuracy in predicting accidents. Mohammad BaniSalman, Mohammad Aljaidi, Najat Elgeberi, Ayoub Alsarhan, Rabia Emhamed Al Mamlook 2025, World Electric Vehicle Journal
Newsletters
Clover Clips Newsletter, Volume 33, Issue 1, January 2025 In this issue we explore supporting immigrant and refugee youth and how we can help them thrive and flourish through 4-H programming. 4-H information about events and valuable articles supporting youth development. 4-H strives to bring more equitable opportunities to youth of all ages. S. Mitchell 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Newsletters
Clover Clips Newsletter, Volume 33, Issue 2, February 2025 Learn more about 4-H youth development in Nevada! See our calendar for upcoming events, spring shows, and more opportunities for youth to grow and thrive S. Mitchell 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Newsletters
Clover Clips Newsletter, Volume 33, Issue 3, March 2025 4-H Answers the Call to Building a Ready Generation with Beyond Ready. At 4-H, we’ve always believed in the boundless potential of young people. Learn more about the science backed curriculum supporting positive youth development in our community through 4-H. Mitchell, S. 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Newsletters
Clover Clips Newsletter, Volume 33, Issue 4, April 2025 Learn about this year's Nevada State 4-H Expo theme, upcoming horse shows and livestock contests, shooting sports competitions, and the Northern Area/Western 4-H Camp Registration Schedule. Sam Mitchell 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Newsletters
Clover Clips Newsletter, Volume 33, Issue 5, May 2025 Youth who participate in 4-H programs are more likely to succeed academically, engage civically, and contribute to their communities. They’re also more prepared to enter the workforce and navigate the complexities of life with confidence. Learn how in this issue of Clover Clips, the Nevada 4-H newsletter. S. Mitchell 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Newsletters
Evaluation Matters \| 2025-03 This issue introduces logic models, clearly outlining their components—inputs, activities, outputs, outcomes, and impacts—and demonstrates their practical use in measuring and improving program results. Also included is guidance on understanding different levels of data measurement. Copp, C. & Elgeberi, N. 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Newsletter
Evaluation Matters \| 2025-04 This issue explains how to select the most effective data collection methods for evaluation. It covers when and why to choose qualitative or quantitative approaches, how to combine methods to provide clearer results, and ways qualitative data can clarify confusing quantitative findings. Copp, C. & Elgeberi, N. 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Newsletter
Evaluation Matters \| 2025-05 Learn to write clearer, stronger survey questions and boost response rates through design, timing, and pilot testing. This issue offers practical tips to avoid common pitfalls like vague wording and double-barreled questions, strategies to improve participation, and questions you might ask pilot testers. Copp, C. & Elgeberi, N. 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Newsletter
Healthy LIVING while aging! (2025-01) Happy New Year! Let's start the new year off by reading about setting goals so you can set your 2025 goals. In this article, you can also read about the programs that Extensions Healthy Aging Initiative team offers as well as read about Extensions Radon Education Program. Grossman, E. 2025, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, Newsletter
Healthy LIVING while aging! (2025-02) During this month of love, read and learn about happiness and how to keep yourself as happy as you can. In this article, you can also read about heart healthy grocery shopping tips and heart healthy snacks that you could eat with your loved ones. Mazzullo, N. 2025, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, Newsletter
Healthy LIVING while aging! (2025-03) For National Nutrition Month, come read about how "Food Connects Us" as a community. In this newsletter, you can also read about the 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Older Adults and learn about MyPlate and the five food groups. Kelley, CJ. 2025, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, Newsletter
Healthy LIVING while aging! (2025-04) Happy Spring! In this newsletter, read about the Gardening trends for 2025 and how gardening can benefit you and your health. If you receive SNAP, you can also read about how SNAP can help you with your gardening purchases. We even included a yummy salad recipe. Lloyd, S. 2025, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, Newsletter
Healthy LIVING while aging! (2025-05) Happy Month of May! Start off the month by reading our newsletter about guardianship and decision-making. This article also talks about high blood pressure, mental health awareness, and of course Mother's Day and Memorial Day. Bookout, D. 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Newsletter
Healthy LIVING while aging! (2025-06) With summer right around the corner, come read our newsletter about overall health and making healthy habits. The article is geared towards men for men's health month, but it's general information that could apply towards everyone for the most part. You can also learn about internet safety and how to catch scams. Weding, H. 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Newsletter
Hope for Family Resilience Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 1 Discover vital insights on building resilience and fostering healthy relationships in our Hope for Family Resilience Newsletter series! Led by experts, we offer evidence-based strategies to navigate challenges like domestic violence, family dynamics, and more. Join us on the journey to greater well-being. Payne, P; Ornelas,E 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Newsletters
Nevada Master Gardener Statewide Newsletter - May 2025 Nevada Master Gardener statewide newsletter! Packed full of updates for current Master Gardener volunteers. Brinkerhoff, K. 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Newsletter
Washoe County Master Gardener Newsletter (2025-03) Our newsletter is dedicated to gardening enthusiasts in Nevada! Here, the Master Gardener Volunteers of Washoe County are committed to fostering a community of gardening knowledge and education. McClure, R., Colwell, B., Doolittle, C. 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Newsletters
Online Courses
Food Business Center - 10 Week Course Outline Learn what sessions are being offered over the 10 weeks by the Food Business Center. Emm, S. 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Proceedings
Embedding Culturally Responsive and Racial Equity Strategies in Evaluation: Lessons and Experiences from Evaluation Specialists in the Cooperative Extension System Culturally Responsive and Equitable Evaluation (CREE) centers on equity, justice, and community partnership throughout evaluation. This roundtable explores CREE as a reflective, relational process that uplifts diverse voices, builds trust, and informs inclusive, culturally grounded evaluation practices in Extension. Najat Elgeberi, Vikram Koundinya, LaJoy Spears 2025, Eighth International for Culturally Responsive Evaluation and Assessment Conference
Reports & Updates
2023-2024 Clark County 4-H Volunteer Impact Report This report highlights the achievements of the Clark County 4-H volunteer program in the 2023-2024 year and looks at opportunities to further enhance our volunteer efforts. Tesar, R. 2025, University of Nevada, Reno Reports
4-H Program Evaluation Report for 2023-2024, Urban Clark County, Las Vegas, Nevada This report documents the outcomes of the Clark Couny, Nevada 4-H program during the 2023-2024 program year. Luna, N., Solis, J & Christiansen, E. 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Reports
Special Publications
Nevada Farmers Markets Strategic Marketing Plan Discover how Nevada’s farmers markets can thrive through digital, community, and on-site marketing. This plan equips markets with tailored strategies, tools, and messaging to boost visibility, vendor success, and community impact. A. Andrews, S. Park, G. Yun, S. Purnell, T. Felts, S. Malik, A. Lopez, C. Holden 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno

County Annual Reports