Farm to Fork - Level 1 Certification Program

University of Nevada, Reno Extension

Beginning Farmers &amp; Ranchers, Herds &amp; Harvest Program -- Farm to Fork - Level 1 Certification

This program will be a hybrid model of education utilizing Zoom and personal connections in Nevada agriculture. The field trip along with an individual business plan review will be mandatory in order to receive your Level 1 certification. Each online course will be up to 2 hours long with breaks. The course outline is below: April 19, 2023 - 6 to 8 p.m. Course 1 via Zoom: Overview of Farm to Fork for livestock production including jurisdictions and regulations existing in Nevada. This course will not only introduce livestock production for local consumption, it will also provide the basics for beginning to develop your business plan for your own operations, understanding public and private land grazing, and identifying your resources.April 26, 2023 - 6 to 8 p.m. Course 2 via Zoom: Livestock Nutrition and Reproduction will focus on the basics of livestock nutrition, feed management, reproduction, and characteristics of meat based on nutritional management.May 3, 2023 - 6 to 8 p.m. Course 3 via Zoom: Poultry Nutrition and Reproduction will focus on the basics of poultry nutrition, feed management, reproduction, and characteristics of meat based on nutritional management.May 10, 2023 - 6 to 8 p.m. Course 4 via Zoom: Defining Grow Local and Developing Marketing Plans will focus on developing a grow local product, how to create your marketing plan, and the opportunities of how to sell a local product.May 17, 2023 - 6 to 8 p.m. Course 5 via Zoom: Farm Financial Management in the Twenty-First Century will focus on financially building your farm, building business skills and assets, estate planning, and balance and cash flow basics. UNR students will provide financial analysis of different agricultural ventures.Dates To Be Announced Upon Registration for in Person Field Trip: Tour of farms and ranches – tour stop focus will depend on attendee interest and location– in person. ** Must attend a tour and a Business Plan Review to receive a completion certificate.

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