At Nevada Field Day & Ag Expo, May 31, in Reno, visitors will be treated to a variety of free activities and giveaways, and even some tasty food samples.

Presented by the University's College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources and its Experiment Station and Extension units, the event features hands-on activities and information from University experts focusing on the latest advancements in:

• agriculture, horticulture, rangeland and veterinary sciences
• biochemistry and molecular biology
• children, youth and families
• community and economic development
• health and nutrition
• natural resources and environmental science

The annual experience is a showcase of the College's impact for Nevada. The College and University are celebrating this year 150 years of excellence in teaching, research and engagement programs that benefit the health and economic vitality of Nevada. Everyone is encouraged to join in the celebration by attending this event, held at the Experiment Station's Valley Road Field Lab in Reno.

"It's a great time of year for people to visit us," Bill Payne, dean of the College, said. "There will be a lot to see and do, and it really helps people understand how we blend the missions of the University in terms of teaching, research and engaging with our communities to serve Nevadans in their everyday lives."

Related links:

• College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources history
• University of Nevada, Reno's Sesquicentennial Celebration

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Questions about this event? Please contact Viktoriia Ostrovska at 775-784-4835 or vostrovska@unr.edu.

An EEO/AA institution. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this event, please contact College Civil Rights and Compliance Coordinator Paul Lessick at 702-257-5577 or plessick@unr.edu.