Becky DeForest

Grant Writer, Southwest Regional Food Business Center

Office: (775)
Email: bdeforest@unr.edu
Building: N/A
Address: 1664 N. Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada 89557
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Nevada Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program Impact Report 2025 Beginning Farmers and Ranchers strengthened skills in business planning, production and farm management, with nearly half pursuing certification to launch their operations. DeForest, Becky; Emm, Staci; Scott, Noah 2026, University of Nevada, Reno Extension
Nevada Tribal Programs Shoshone Tribes Impact Report 2025 Nevada Tribal Extension Programs advanced culturally grounded education. Programming emphasized food sovereignty, native plant identification and harvesting, traditional cultural practices, and medicinal plant knowledge. DeForest, Becky; Emm, Staci; Scott, Noah 2026, University of Nevada, Reno Extension
Regenerative Agricultural Education Impact Report 2025 Extension led a suite of educational offerings that integrated regenerative agriculture education. Notably, 40% of adults engaged in the programming reported 21 or more years of industry experience, indicating a strong interest, even among seasoned producers. DeForest, Becky; Emm, Staci; Scott, Noah 2026, University of Nevada, Reno Extension
Southern Nevada Farm Fest Impact Report 2025 The event provided a hands-on, agricultural education experience for youth in Clark County. This experience connected urban youth to food and farming, introducing them to how food is grown, principles of regenerative agriculture, the cultural roots of food and farming, and careers that support the industry. DeForest, Becky; Emm, Staci; Scott, Noah 2026, University of Nevada, Reno Extension