Carol Bishop

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Carol Bishop

Associate Professor and Extension Educator, County Educator

Education

B.S. Conservation Biology, University of Nevada Reno
M.S. Resource and Applied Economics, University of Nevada, Reno

Programs

conference workshop

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.

micro-greenhouse

Clark County (Northeast) 4-H Youth Development

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

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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.

vegetables in an open jar

Home Food Preservation Program

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

UNR campus

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
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
boer goat
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, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-16-11
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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, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-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, FS-15-04
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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, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, SP-15-
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, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, SP-12-
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