Roots 2 Results: Cultivating Farm & Food Systems - Southern Nevada

The University of Nevada, Reno Extension, in collaboration with the USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA), welcomes you to Roots 2 Results: Cultivating Farm & Food Systems – Southern Nevada!

Join us for a multi-day experience filled with learning, networking, and hands-on skill building, hosted at the Lifelong Learning Center, the largest Clark County Extension office.

This annual conference brings together farmers, food system partners, agricultural experts, and community members from across the state to explore the future of Nevada’s farms and food systems.

🔹 Day 1: Farm Tours & Lunch
The conference will kick off with a guided tour of local farms, offering participants a firsthand look at Southern Nevada agricultural operations. Lunch will be provided and included as part of the first day, creating a great opportunity to connect with fellow attendees and producers in the field.

🔹 Conference Sessions & Networking
Over multiple days, participants will engage in educational sessions, interactive discussions, and networking opportunities focused on practical tools and real-world applications for small-scale and diversified agricultural operations.

Whether you are an experienced producer or just beginning your agricultural journey, this event offers valuable insights, hands-on knowledge, and meaningful opportunities to connect with others working in farming and food systems.

• Beginning and experienced farmers
• Food system and agriculture professionals
• Small-scale producers
• Agricultural educators and partners
• Anyone interested in resilient, local food systems

• Agriculture and food system planning
• Planting strategies for pollinator-friendly gardens
• Business, farm, and food enterprise planning
• Financial management and risk reduction
• Building resilient, sustainable, and successful operations

This conference is made possible through funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Risk Management Agency (RMA). Programming is designed to support both small and large producers as they navigate production, price, market, financial, institutional, and human or personal risks. Information shared throughout the event will help agricultural operators make informed, strategic risk management decisions.

✨ Come learn, connect, and grow with us as we cultivate the future of Nevada’s farms and food systems!

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Host or Publisher University of Nevada, Reno Extension