Funding Opportunity: Equipment Grants to Strengthen Nevada’s Food Supply Chain
The Nevada Department of Agriculture is offering Simplified Equipment-Only Grants through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) program. These grants provide awards ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 with no matching funds required. Funding is available to support the purchase of special-purpose equipment that strengthens food processing, aggregation, and distribution within Nevada’s supply chain (excluding meat and poultry). Eligible applicants include producers, processors, nonprofits, local and tribal governments, and institutions such as schools or hospitals. Applications for the second round are due August 26, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. PDT. Apply here: agri.nv.gov/Administration/Grant_Opportunities/
Register Now for the 106th Nevada Farm Bureau Annual Meeting!
Mark your calendars for November 12–14, 2025, and join us at the Winnemucca Visitors and Convention Center for the 106th Nevada Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. This annual event brings together farmers, ranchers, and agricultural leaders from across the state for two full days of connection, learning, and leadership.
Why Attend?
- Engage in Meaningful Discussions – Take part in breakout sessions, policy updates, and committee meetings that shape the future of Nevada agriculture.
- Network with Fellow Producers – Build lasting relationships and share ideas with peers, leaders, and industry experts from across the state.
- Support and Inspire Young Leaders – Cheer on participants in the Young Farmers & Ranchers Discussion Meet and witness the next generation of agricultural leadership in action.
- Celebrate Our Community – Enjoy time with fellow Farm Bureau members while honoring the hard work and dedication that keeps Nevada agriculture thriving.
Event Details
Thursday–Friday, November 12–14, 2025
Winnemucca Visitors and Convention Center
Don’t Miss Out
This is your chance to be part of Nevada Farm Bureau’s biggest event of the year. Whether you’re a producer, student, or supporter of agriculture, the Annual Meeting is the place to connect, collaborate, and celebrate Nevada agriculture.
Register today to secure your spot at the 106th Annual Meeting! nvfb.org/events/106th-nevada-farm-bureau-annual-meeting/
White Pine County Growers Meeting
The White Pine County Farm Bureau is hosting a Growers Meeting on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 950 Campton Street, Ely, NV. This gathering will bring together local farmers, ranchers, and community members to share experiences, talk about challenges, and discuss the programs and priorities that support agriculture in our county.
It’s a great opportunity to connect with neighbors, exchange ideas, and have your voice heard in shaping the future of agriculture in White Pine County. We encourage you to join us for this important conversation and be part of strengthening our local ag community.
Nevada Division Of Water Resources To Hold Public Meeting On Extension Of Time
The Nevada Division of Water Resources will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, September 9 (2 p.m. to 4 p.m.) to continue the ongoing discussion of regulations associated with the Extension of Time. In January 2025 the Division released a three-year review ) of the Regulations on Extensions of Time. This report offers a clear overview of the number of extensions of time approvals and denials for granting extensions. The section in the report entitled “Summary of Public Comment and Potential Regulation Updates” is very helpful in seeing the basis on which decisions are made to agree with the request for extensions or not to approve for the extension.
In the September 9th meeting, the Division of Water Resources will also be looking for feedback on draft forms that they have been updated to improve the content for the process. Those draft forms for “Form 1021” and Form 1022” can be found at https://tinyurl.com/Form1021-Ext
You can attend the meeting in person, traveling to the Carson City offices of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (901 S. Stewart Street) or participate through the “Teams” virtual link up that the agency uses.
Virtual Meeting ID: 229 873 740 440 5
Passcode: DG9PX7BF
By phone: +1 775-321-6111, 375791113#
Written comments will be accepted through September 26, 2025. Comments timely received will be posted on the Division of Water Resources website. Comments may be sent to ndwr-regscomment@water.nv.gov or sent by mail to the Division Office in Carson City.
Nevada Farm Bureau Actions On SB 31 And The Need For Policy Consideration
Over the course of the past several weeks we’ve been covering the “Top Five Legislative Accomplishments” that Nevada Farm Bureau had in the 2025 Nevada Legislature. This week we wrap that series up with background on the defeat of SB 31.
Nevada Farm Bureau opposed passage of SB 31 on the basis that it proposed to give federal agencies an unfair advantage as it related to vested water right claims.
Even though the bill did not become law the unresolved issue remains with a need for discussion in Farm Bureau policy development on what our organizational policy should be going forward in the 2027 and beyond Legislatures.
In the 2017 Nevada Legislature, Nevada’s vested water right law was changed, requiring that those who claim vested water rights to submit their proof of claim to the State Engineer on or before December 31, 2027. Nevada Farm Bureau supported passage of the bill that changed the state water law to get everyone’s claim to have vested water rights to put that claim on the record. SB 31 of the 2025 Legislative session would have changed the law, letting federal agencies out of the requirement for the December 2027 deadline.
In dealing with possible options for getting workable language for SB 31, there were a number of ideas floated, including extending the deadline to something further down the road or also just deleting the requirement all the way. Perhaps there could be an alternative to have the State Engineer start a process of a statewide adjudication, which would bring about the requirements for everyone – including federal government agencies – to submit their claims.
We hope that county Farm Bureaus include discussions and proposed language for this year’s policy development process on this issue.
H-2A Application Costs Add More To An Already Costly Program
When it comes to filling the need for agricultural workers, the H-2A program is the only game in town but as American Farm Bureau Federation associate economist Samatha Ayoub points out in this recent Market Intel there’s a lot about working through the requirements for the program aren’t exactly wonderful. Read more here: https://www.fb.org/market-intel/snail-mail-and-government-bills-h-2a-application-costs