Tentative Agenda

For questions for the team or the planning committee, please contact Kaley Chapin at kaleys@unr.edu.

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 — Concurrent Pre-Conference Sessions

Nevada Tribal Leaders

Nevada Tribal Leaders

Invitation Only
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Room: Sierra 5

Urban Agriculture Technical Assistance

Urban Agriculture Technical Assistance

Open to Anyone
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • 9:00 a.m. — Welcome
  • 9:15 a.m. — Nevada Snow Drought and Water Availability Update
  • 10:00 a.m. — Tribal Roundtable Discussion with State Department Leaders
  • 12:00 p.m. — Lunch Provided
  • 1:00 p.m. — Rural Health Transformation Funding Opportunities for Tribal Communities
  • 2:00 p.m. — Pathways to Tribal Community Service Agreements
  • 3:00 p.m. — Roundtable Discussion of Current Tribal Needs

Participants will have the opportunity to receive one-on-one technical assistance from staff and partners on topics such as obtaining a Producer Certificate, navigating agricultural programs, and accessing available resources.

  • One-on-one technical assistance.
  • Help with obtaining a Producer Certificate.
  • Guidance navigating agriculture programs and resources.
  • Opportunity to network with other producers and urban agriculture partners.
  • In-person office hours to ask questions and receive support.

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 — Pre-Conference Nevada Agriculture Water Rights
Time Topic
9:00 a.m. Review Of Nevada Ag Water Issues
10:00 a.m. Climate Hazard Perceptions, Adaptations, and Economic Impacts Among Nevada Agricultural Producers
10:30 a.m. Ag Water Rights for Small Farming in Washoe County
11:30 a.m. Developing Water Resource Plans for Rural Nevada
12:00 p.m. Lunch on Your Own (Tribal Leaders: Lunch served at Indian Education Summit - Joe Crowley Student Union Great Room)
1:30 p.m. What is the Nevada Water Resource Research Institute
2:00 p.m. Resilient Agriculture, Water, and Community Systems (RAWCS) MultiState Partnership and Western Water Network
3:00 p.m. Western States and Nevada Season Drought and Water Resources
3:30 p.m. What Must Endure: Community Perspectives on Drought and Water
5:00 p.m. Adjourn

Thursday, March 26, 2026 — Conference Agenda
Time Topic
8:30 a.m. Registration, Social Hour, and Continental Breakfast Provided
9:00 a.m. Opening General Session: Welcome and Introductions
9:30 a.m. Keynote: How to Sell Poultry to Restaurants
10:30 a.m. Break
Time Room A: Conservation Room B: Profitability Room C: Production Room D: Food Security
10:45 a.m. Nevada Wildlife Services Overview

Wildlife Service, Feral Horse Population Management Research		 Food Hub Business Plan - Great Basin Coop

Las Vegas Food Hub Feasibility Planning Process		 Emergency Preparedness for Small Farms

Building Biosecurity Plans		 FBNN & NDA – Overview of Food Security Programs

WIC and Senior Farmers Market Program Updates
12:00 p.m. Lunch Presentation: Ag Economics
1:30 p.m. NRCS Programs Overview Extension Agriculture Programs Overview Foreign Animal Diseases

New World Screwworm		 Food Security in Nevada
2:30 p.m. Plant Protection & Quarantine (PPQ) Overview

Pest and Diseases (Insects and Plants)

Overview of Rangeland Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Program		 On Farm Stand/Store Nevada 4-H Overview and Initiatives

Tribal Students Program and Nevada Tribal Programs 4-H Initiative

 Cottage Food Listening Session
3:30 p.m. Break
3:45 p.m. Wildlife Disease Surveillance (HPAI, CWD, emergency deployments, etc.) Access to Land: Opportunities for New and Beginning Producers Integrated Pest Management Emergency Food Planning
4:45 p.m. Integrated Regenerative Agriculture of Livestock and Hay Operations Lending Programs: Akiptan Tribal Lending, American AgCredit Loan Program, and SBA Funding Opportunities Weathering the Pressure: Practical Tools for Managing Farm and Ranch Stress Nevada Ag Innovation Center
6:30 p.m. Nevada Tribes Traditional Dinner (All Invited)
Reno/Sparks Indian Colony

Friday, March 27, 2026
Time Topic
8:30 a.m. Registration Open and Continental Breakfast Provided
9:00 a.m. Second General Session: CSAs
Landback Deal: The Story of Loyalton Ranch and Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California
10:00 a.m. Nevada Agriculture Economy and Profitability – Panel
11:00 a.m. Finding Your Way: Closing the Loop on Local Meat
12:00 p.m. Lunch & Networking
Time Room A: Conservation Room B: Profitability Room C: Production Room D: Food Security/Systems
1:00 p.m. Tribal Programs Overview Marketing your Product Veterinary Services - USDA APHIS One Health

Wild Cervid Chronic Wasting Disease Funding Opportunity		 Urban Agriculture & Community Food Production
2:00 p.m. NRCS Hoop House Implementation Enterprise Budgets See other tracks. Agritourism
3:30 p.m. Producer Roundtable Discussions and Debrief of the Day

Questions?

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