BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:icalendar-ruby CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:Beginning Farmer and Rancher Level 1 Certification Program 202 6 X-WR-TIMEZONE:Pacific Time (US & Canada) BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260614T070952Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_51589625464507 DTSTART:20260122T020000Z DTEND:20260122T030000Z DESCRIPTION:Beginning Farmers & Ranchers\, Herds & Harvest Program\n\nThe N evada Beginning Farmer and Rancher (BFR) Certification Program will integr ate lessons from both the Small Acreage and Farm to Fork classes in a hybr id education model utilizing Zoom and personal connections within Nevada a griculture. To receive your BFR Level 1 Certification\, participants must complete the online course sessions\, attend an in-person field trip\, com plete a business plan\, and participate in an individual business plan rev iew.\n\nBelow is the course overview. Please note that session topics and details may be adjusted slightly based on participant needs and presenter availability.\n\nCourse Schedule\n\nJanuary 21\, 2026 | 6-8:00 p.m.: Intro duction – Overview of small-acreage and farm-to-fork production\, includ ing resource identification\, understanding jurisdictions\, developing a b usiness plan\, and setting goals.January 28\, 2026 | 6-8:00 p.m.: Meat Qua lity\, Processing & Training - Characteristics of meat based on nutritiona l management\, along with an overview of Nevada meat regulations and the s tatewide meat program.February 4\, 2026 | 6-8:00 p.m. Plant & Soil Health -Understanding plant and soil fundamentals\, including plant needs\, nutri ent and day-length requirements\, and soil basics to determine the best pl ants for your land.February 11\, 2026 | 6-8:00 p.m.: Value Added Programs - Learn about Nevada value-added opportunities\, marketing strategies\, fa rm stands\, direct marketing\, sale yards\, Nevada Grown\, and the use of social media. Participants will also develop a marketing plan.February 18\ , 2026 | 6-8:00 p.m.: Livestock Production – Basics of livestock and pou ltry nutrition\, feed management\, reproduction\, and the Quality Assuranc e Program.February 25\, 2026 | 6-8:00 p.m.: Partners\, Funding & Regulatio ns - Hosted live at the Roots 2 Results Conference in Las Vegas\, NV. Atte ndees may participate in person or virtually. Session includes an overview of opportunities and resources available to Nevada producers.March 4\, 20 26 | 6-8:00 p.m.: Farm Financial Management -Focus on building farm financ ial stability\, business skills\, assets\, estate planning\, and understan ding balance sheets and cash flow.March 11\, 2026 | 6-8:00 p.m.: Understan ding Nevada Regulations and Water Law - Introduction to Nevada water law a nd a recap of key regulations related to starting an agricultural business .Field Trip: Dates TBD - Participants will tour local farms and ranches in Reno and Douglas County\, including attending a popular Farm to Fork Dinn er. Participants may choose to attend either a field tour or one of Extens ion’s agricultural conferences (Roots 2 Results – Southern NV or Roots 2 Results – Northern NV).Program Cost: $75\nEventbrite fees will be add ed at checkout for a final total of $81.88.\n\nFor more program informatio n\, contact:\n\nKaley Chapin\, Lead Agriculture Program Coordinator\, Univ ersity of Nevada\, Reno Extension\nEmail: kaleys@unr.edu | Phone: 702-467- 2668Staci Emm\, Extension Professor\, University of Nevada\, Reno Extensio n\nEmail: emms@unr.edu | Phone: 775-475-4227Persons in need of special acc ommodations or assistance should contact Paul Lessick\, civil rights and c ompliance coordinator\, at plessick@unr.edu or 702-257-5577 at least five days prior to the scheduled event.\n\nThe Extension Herds & Harvest Progra m provides a series of workshops focused on business management\, mentorin g\, and agricultural skill building to support Nevada producers. This proj ect is supported by the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program o f the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. LOCATION: SUMMARY:Beginning Farmer and Rancher Level 1 Certification Program 2026 URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.unr.edu/event/beginning-farmer-and-rancher-lev el-1-certification-program-2026 CATEGORIES:Training & Workshops END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR