Collaboration and specialty crops
Rebuilding Nevada’s economy will take ingenuity, innovation and partnerships between higher education and local entrepreneurs. One area where the Nevada System of Higher Education is taking a leadership role is in the development and marketing of specialty crops. These high-value crops can be more water efficient than traditional crops such as alfalfa and corn, and can help diversify farm income. Despite the benefits and increased popularity of these crops, however, there has been little to no training available in specialty crop production for Nevada’s small farmers.
NSHE Initiatives
To learn more about various NSHE initiatives and community outreach programs, please select a topic below.
» American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
» Fresh Look at Community Colleges
» NSHE serving Reno
View the video that was featured in the Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce "Directions 2012" event and learn more about three of NSHE's eight institutions serving the Reno-Sparks community.
