From backyard gardens and small-acreage livestock to farm-to-fork food production, a new statewide program is giving Nevadans the tools they need to turn agricultural ambition into a working business.
The University of Nevada, Reno Extension is launching the Beginning Farmer and Rancher (BFR) Certification Program through its Herds & Harvest initiative, a hybrid education model designed to support aspiring and early-stage producers across the state.
The program blends online instruction, in-person learning, and one-on-one business planning support, drawing from Extension’s Small Acreage and Farm to Fork curriculum. Participants who complete the program will earn a BFR Level 1 Certification, signaling they have gained foundational skills in production, regulation, and agricultural business management…