Nevada Craft Beverage Passport
Join the Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA), Travel Nevada and Made in Nevada in support of the Nevada Craft Beverage Passport at the Reno Aces on July 28 at 1 p.m. Director Goicoechea will be kicking off the game by throwing the first pitch! More information and tickets are available at the link below. A portion of the proceeds will go back to promoting craft beverage makers across Nevada.
Get your tickets here: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Doacraft
Find a Summer Food Service Program meal site near you
School is out for kids in Nevada, but the need for food never ends. Through the Summer Food Service Program, the NDA helps children 18 years and younger access food during summer break. Locate your nearest meal site at NVSummerMeals.com!
Prevent West Nile Virus this mosquito season
Mosquito season is here! The NDA reminds horse owners of the importance of vaccinating against West Nile Virus (WNV). This mosquito-borne disease can cause serious illness targeting a horse’s brain, spinal cord, and nervous system and can also be transmitted to humans from infected mosquitoes.
The NDA monitors WNV and other diseases carried by mosquitos on an annual basis to ensure the protection of public health and the agriculture industry. Additional precautions, such as using insect repellents and eliminating mosquito-breeding sites including standing water, are strongly encouraged for all horse owners. Contact your veterinarian to set up a vaccination schedule for your animals.
Read more: agri.nv.gov/News/2024/Prevent_West_Nile_Virus_in_horses_before_mosquito_season/
Submit your agriculture-related photos to our 2024 annual photo contest
Our 2024 annual photo contest is back! The NDA wants to see how you picture Nevada food and agriculture. The winner will receive a Made in Nevada gift basket and a canvas print of their winning photo. We have a diverse range of food and agriculture in the state and the NDA wants to showcase it. The photo contest is open to anyone, regardless of skill level. Photos submitted must be of food, agriculture, agritourism or related subjects in Nevada. The deadline to submit your photo is August 30, 2024.
Submit your photo here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024nda_photocontest
Hemp producer application due July 1
The NDA is responsible for registering hemp growers, handlers and seed producers. Those interested in growing, handling, or producing hemp seed must submit their applications for the 2024 production year by July 1, 2024.
For questions, call (775) 353-3677 or email Taylor Hollaway at THollaway@agri.nv.gov
Apply here: https://agri.nv.gov/Plant/Seed_Certification/Industrial_Hemp/Industrial_Hemp_Forms/
Livestock scale inspections scheduled for Nevada
The NDA will be traveling across the state over the next few months to inspect livestock scales. Letters with inspection timelines will be sent out in advance close to the week of inspection. A reminder phone call will also be made by staff the week of the inspection. Notice should allow enough time for scale owners to prepare for the site visit and ensure clear access to livestock scales and that scales are clean and ready to be inspected.
Farmers’ market scales must have an NDA inspection sticker
The NDA would like to remind you as you head out to your local farmers’ market this season to check market scales for an NDA inspection sticker. This means that the scale has been inspected by an NDA weights and measures inspector, ensuring its accuracy for items charged by weight. Scales used to charge by weight without an NDA inspection sticker can be reported by visiting this link: https://agri.nv.gov/Protection/Petroleum_Technology/Petroleum_Complaint_Form/
Find a Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program market near you
The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program provides coupons for fresh fruits, vegetables, and local honey from participating farmers’ markets. Participating markets are located conveniently throughout Nevada. To find a location near you, visit: https://agri.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/agrinvgov/Content/Food/Senior_Farmers_Market_Nutrition_Program/2024_nnv_locations%20(1).pdf
Job Opportunities
• Agricultural Police Officer 2 (Elko)
• Agriculturalist 3 (Las Vegas)
• Brand Inspector 1 (Elko)
• Brand Inspector 3 (Sparks or Elko)
• Division of Plant Health and Compliance Deputy Administrator (Sparks)
• Environmental Health Specialist 1 (Underfill) (Sparks)
• Environmental Health Specialist 2 (Underfill) (Sparks)
• Environmental Health Specialist 3 (Sparks)
• Field Assistant 2 – Predatory Animal and Rodent Control (Ely)
Keep up to date with all NDA job openings at https://nvapps.state.nv.us/NEATS/Recruiting/ViewJobsHome.aep