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Nevada has 3000 Farms & Ranches
Economic impact of Agriculture is close to 1$ billion
Nevada has 3000 Farms & Ranches
Economic impact of Agriculture is close to 1$ billion
Production in Nevada Limited
• Arid climate
• Limited water resources
• Limited supply of land
• Short growing season
• Distance from major markets
CASH RECEIPTS FROM AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES
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$20,000
$40,000
$60,000
$80,000
$100,000
$120,000
Thousands
Federal GovernmentControls 79.8% of Land
B urea u of La nd Ma na gem ent
Forest Service
Fish a nd W ild life
Pa rk Service
Milita ry
Federa l G overnm entAdm inisters 56 of the 70 m illion a cres
On the range,
horses are a very
valuable form of travel.
Ranching in Elko County is a balance between tradition and
economics.
• Family owned and operated since 1963
• 300 head of cattle
• Goats, sheep, chickens, turkeys, and eggs
R.C. FARMS, INC.Waste Management, Inc.
Recycles 30 tons of food scraps daily
Recycles aluminum, glass, paper, tin, cardboard, and plastic
Recycles yellow grease
Employs 90 people
NEVADACROP PRODUCTION
Hay Alfalfa Grass & Meadow Timothy
Grain Potatoes Garlic & Onions Carrots, cantaloupe, tomatoes, watermelon Fruit & nut orchards Sod Greenhouse
NEVADA AGRICULTURE
I. Production AgricultureA. State Statistics
1. Nevada Agriculture ranks 47th in U.S. in Production Agriculture
2. 3000 Farms and Ranches in Nevada3. Economic Impact close to $1 billion
B. Production is Limited1. Arid Climate2. Water Limited3. Suitable Land Limited4. Short Growing Season5. Distant from major markets