Summary 2023 — Nevada

State Contact

Innovative Programming

The Nevada Farm Bureau organization has focused on agricultural education and advocacy through its innovative programming, setting a high standard for supporting the farming community. One of their remarkable initiatives is the deployment of the ag wagon that regularly attends ag days at schools and county events. This mobile agricultural exhibit not only captivates young minds but also fosters a deeper understanding of farming practices and the significance of agriculture in their lives. Additionally, the organization has harnessed cutting-edge technology by utilizing VR videos on headsets to showcase the diversity of specialty crops grown in Nevada. These immersive experiences bring virtual farm tours to life, leaving viewers in awe of the state's agricultural bounty. Furthermore, the Nevada Farm Bureau has increased its efforts to strengthen rural communities by bringing together local resources in every county. Their collaborative approach promotes sustainable farming practices, facilitates knowledge exchange, and cultivates a sense of unity among the farming population. Through these multiple outlets, the Nevada Farm Bureau has advanced agricultural awareness and progress in the state.

Major Program Impacts or Outcomes

One of the highlights of the recent efforts in agricultural education and advocacy for the Nevada Farm Bureau include:

• The ag wagon has attended events in all 17 Nevada counties.
• Specialty crops education through VR headsets has reached over 10,000plus people.
• Collaboration with FFA, 4-H, FCCLA, UNR extension office, Desert Research Institute, Green Our Planet, Grange, Urban Roots, Just One Project, Bees of Nevada, public and privative schools, Nevada Cattle Women associations, and state legislators to bring Ag Day to elementary through high school in Nevada.
• Distribution of ag materials to community members including Ag Magazines, Ag Badging Field Guide, and newly updated Sheep and Wool of Nevada book.

Program Leader Biosketch

My passion for agriculture began on our family ranch in southeastern Arizona. My father was focused on providing an agriculturally structured life for his family, and my mother was willing to try anything new and exciting. Through experiences of raising livestock, growing plants and orchards, and avid participation in 4-H, the seeds of my passion for agriculture were planted and nurtured!

My involvement in agriculture, combined with my experiences as an agricultural teacher and mentor, have brought me to where I am today. I desire to share agricultural awareness and plant the seeds of passion for the agriculture way of life in impressionable minds Through agriculture I hope to nurture imagination, creativity, knowledge, and values in others. I am honored to represent the Nevada Farm Bureau as the Director of Agriculture Education and to hold the reins of the Nevada Ag in the Classroom.