The Western Nevada College Specialty Crop Institute is an innovative program to provide training for alternative farming methods and for high-desert agriculture unique to Nevada and surrounding regions. The program combines classroom training with on-farm experiences. Instructors are selected on a local and national basis to include the best of industry experts, successful producers and educators.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• May 3, 2013 Pollinator Conservation Planning Short Course - in collaboration with Xerces Society - Registration and details.

Additional workshops are being planned for 2013. Check back for updates.

Contact Project Director Ann Louhela to receive notifications of future workshops.

WNC Specialty Crop Institute is made possible with funding from the Nevada Department of Agriculture and USDA/AMS though the Specialty Crop Block Grant.

Specialty Crop Institute Class Information

• Class Schedule & Registration: www.campusce.net/wnc