Tentative

This multi-day experience brings together farmers, food system partners, agricultural experts, and community members. Join us to connect with experts, build community, and gain practical tools that strengthen local food systems and support tribal food sovereignty.

Please note this agenda also includes information about Roots 2 Results: Northern Nevada.

Have questions? Please contact Dan Coen at dcoen@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

 

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