University of Nevada, Reno Extension

10/29/2026

On Tuesday, Oct. 27, Nevada producers and agricultural professionals joined University of Nevada, Reno Extension and the Nevada Department of Agriculture for our Fall Certified Applicators Pesticide Safety Education Workshop in Lovelock, Nevada.

We had a great turnout and special in-field drone and insect scouting demonstrations from Cody Hussla, our Tribal Program Crop Protection Coordination (left) and Tracy Shane, our State Livestock Specialist (right).

Thank you to all the participants, speakers and partners!

10/28/2026

The Mason Valley 4-H Club held their first fundraiser of the year last weekend. Thank you to Huntley Farms for hosting them! Look for their trailer at upcoming community activities including sports events and craft fairs. A wide variety of snacks and drinks are sold as well as Sconza Chocolate Covered Almonds.
Help support our 4-H youth!

10/28/2026

Join us today at this link! https://unr.zoom.us/j/88962195947

Final reminder to join us tomorrow for the next Nevada Ag Outlook webinar featuring Megan Kay, Manager of the Living With Fire program! Get a summary of the fire season so far, an outlook for the next few months, and essential strategies for pre-fire risk mitigation and post-fire readiness.

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 9:00 a.m. PT

Join us here: https://unr.zoom.us/j/88962195947

We hope to see you there!

10/27/2026

The Mason Valley 4-H Club is hosting a Thanksgiving Turkey Raffle to raise funds and celebrate the holiday season. One lucky winner will receive a 4-H-raised turkey, ready to cook in time for Thanksgiving.

Ticket Price: $20 for 25 tickets

Drawing Date: November 11

How to Purchase: Buy tickets from any Mason Valley 4-H member or Melissa Huntley at the Lyon County Extension Office.

10/26/2026

The deadline for the Radon poster contest is fast approaching‼️
📅 Entries due Nov. 6, 2026

The 2026 Nevada Radon Poster Contest is open to students in grades 6–12. Help raise awareness about radon through your original artwork! Enter individually or get your class or club involved.

Cash prizes!
🥇 $250
🥈 $150
🥉 $100

The first-place winner will also advance to the national contest for a chance to win $1,000!

Get the contest details at:
events.unr.edu/event/2026-nevada-radon-poster-contest

10/26/2026

EEK! SPOTTED A SPIDER? DON'T GET SPOOKED - GET THE FACTS!

Not every eight legged creature is cause for concern! Our Integrated Pest Management (IPM) team is here to help ease your spider scares.

The good news? Many spiders in Nevada are harmless garden allies that help keep mosquitoes, flies, and other pests in check!
Can you spot the helpful spider(s)? Take a guess in the comments!

This Halloween season trade the fright for a little spider insight! Check out our latest blog post to discover which spiders are your garden’s little defenders and which ones deserve a little extra caution. https://extension.unr.edu/publication.aspx?PubID=8683

Spider 1- Wolf Spider (Lycosidae spp.)
Spider 2- Crab Spider (Thomisidae spp.)
Spider 3- Black Widow (Latrodectus spp.)

Images courtesy of Karan A. Rawlins, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org. Joseph Berger, Bugwood.org. Daren Mueller, Iowa State University, Bugwood.org

University of Nevada, Reno Extension | College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources | Pest Management |

10/26/2026

We just wrapped up our second year hosting Southern Nevada Farm Fest! Over two days, third through fifth grade students across Clark County dove into hands-on learning, from observing horse grooming and ground roping to investigating local agriculture, robotics, and interacting with farm animals. Thank you to the Nevada Agricultural Foundation for being our Champion Sponsor.

We want to extend a huge thank you to all our incredible partners and presenters who made this educational journey possible: Nevada Farm Bureau Federation, Nevada Department of Agriculture, Las Vegas Worm Farm, Nevada Dairy Farmers & Dairy Council of Nevada, Compass Group, The Obodo Collective, Inc. Semper Fi Homestead, the Ritchie Brothers, Desert Pines Equine Medical and Surgical Center, Las Vegas Livestock, STEMbotics Learning Center, Green Our Planet, Las Vegas Fiber Arts Guild, Las Vegas Metro Police, Winward Farms, Brittany and Kasey Jones, Nicole Curtis, our local high school and junior high rodeo teams, Las Vegas High School Rodeo, Boulder City High School Rodeo, Moapa Valley High School Rodeo Club, and Escaramuza Charra Colibríes de Nevada.

Thank you for helping us connect students to where their food comes from and inspiring the next generation of Nevada agriculture! 🌾🚜

10/23/2026

The Small Business Education Program Presents: Cohort 6 Incubator Highlights

Incubator Highlights is a new series showcasing the businesses we’re currently supporting through our Small Business Incubator Program, starting with Cohort 6, our current English-language cohort.

First up: Easy Vibes

Founded by David Gonzalez, Easy Vibes creates coastal-inspired apparel built for slowing down, staying present, and enjoying what matters. Through limited drops, quality fabrics, and a message rooted in intention, Easy Vibes stands out in a market full of fast fashion and faster trends.

Swipe through to learn David’s story, the problem he’s solving, and what sets Easy Vibes apart.

Follow to shop the latest drop and support a Las Vegas small business.

10/21/2026

Today is National Apple 🍎 Day!

An Apple and Grape Salad made with these ingredients is a refreshing, naturally sweet dish that’s both wholesome and satisfying.

Visit this recipe and more on University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s Healthy Aging Initiatives webpage.

Apple and Grape Salad

10/21/2026

10/21/2026

10/20/2026

This week is National Health Education Week and we would like to help you earn continuing education credits.

The Shared Responsibility: Navigating, Supporting and Empowering Through Life's Final Journey summit has been reviewed and approved for a total of 6 CECH.

Register now for only $50! Nov. 10, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to be held at the University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s Paradise Campus, 8050 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89123.

https://events.unr.edu/event/shared-responsibility-navigating-supporting-and-empowering-through-lifes-final-journey

Shared Responsibility: Navigating, Supporting and Empowering Through Life’s Final Journey is a community summit dedicated to compassionate conversations and collaborative action around end-of-life care. Bringing together healthcare professionals, caregivers, faith leaders and community members, th...

10/19/2026

University of Nevada, Reno, Lyon County Extension, invites all adults and youth ages 11-18 in Nevada to complete this community needs survey. After you complete the survey, you'll be eligible to enter a raffle for a chance to win a $50 gift card. The survey will close on November 30.

Adult Survey - tinyurl.com/UNRNeedsAssessment

Youth Survey (Ages 11-18) tinyurl.com/UNRYouthAssessment

Survey feedback will guide future educational programming in Lyon County. Please contact Audrey Omar ([email protected]) with any questions.

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10/12/2026

The Mason Valley 4-H Club decided to celebrate Thankful Thursday of National 4-H Week by recognizing some of the many people who have an impact on our community. Our club brought homemade cookies to the Yerington Police Department, the Mason Valley Fire Department, and the Lyon County Sheriff's Office. These kids are thankful for the impact these departments have on our community!

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10/12/2026

Bring 4-H to life in Lyon County -- Spark youth potential, rally volunteers, build community connections, and turn hands-on learning into big opportunities for local kids and families!

Apply for Community-Based Instructor 3 in-person position based out of Yerington, NV today!

10/09/2026

Visit nnpfa.com for additional details

Show book and entry forms are on our website nnpfa.com

08/21/2026

📣 2026 Lyon County 4-H Shooting Sports Competition 🎯🏹

📅 August 29–30, 2026
📍 Mason Valley Trap Club | Yerington, NV

Join us for a weekend of fun, skill, competition, and sportsmanship! Open to all 4-H Shooting Sports members ages 9–19 as of January 1, 2026.

🎯 Competition Disciplines:
• .22 R***e
• .22 Pistol (SR Only)
• Air R***e
• Air Pistol
• Archery (Bare Bow & Unlimited)
• Sh***un (Trap)

💰 Entry Fees:
$20 for the first discipline
$5 for each additional discipline

⏰ Entry Deadline: August 26, 2026
Late entries: +$20
🚫 No entries accepted after August 28

🍔 Lunch will be available for purchase both days! Proceeds help support youth traveling to the National 4-H Shooting Sports Competition.

📞 For the entry form, rules, and full event schedule, contact the Lyon County Extension Office at 775-463-6541.

🎯 Don’t miss this exciting weekend of 4-H Shooting Sports! Bring your skills, your sportsmanship, and your competitive spirit! 🏆

06/22/2026

What an absolute blast! The University of Nevada, Reno Lyon County Extension had the best time hanging out at Kids Day at the Park in Yerington last week! We got to team up with awesome kiddos and families from all over the map, diving into curious questions about 4-H and tackling some seriously cool STEM activities. A massive thank you to everyone who came out to play, explore, and laugh with us. Days like this are exactly why we love what we do—connecting with the incredible energy and smiling faces that make Yerington and Mason Valley so special! 🚀☀️

06/08/2026

Please join us for the Nevada 4-H Expo at the Nevada State Fairgrounds formerly known as the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center.

The Nevada 4-H Expo starts on Wednesday!! There are a lot of moving pieces, so here is a map of the contests occurring, gates to be used, parking, etc. For the full schedule of events, please visit our website: https://extension.unr.edu/4h/expo.aspx.