April 2015

Agriculture & LivestockJournal

Volume 67, Number 4 April 2015Nevada Farm Bureau®

Students educating students: A bright future for Ag in the ClassroomMembers visit Washington • Farmers & Ranchers of Nevada • April 13 deadline for photos

April 1, 1:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.Legislative Ag Workshop, Old Assembly Chambers, Carson CityDetails: http://nvfb.org/2015-Ag-Day

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3 Farm Bureau Perspectives - James “Hank” Combs An Update on the NACO Lawsuit against BLM4 Nevada Farm Bureau Update7 Nevada Agriculture News8 Agriculture & Livestock Journal Feature Students educating students: A bright future for Ag in the Classroom 10 Farmers & Ranchers of Nevada12 2015 Nevada Farm Bureau Photo Contest13 Contact Your Local COUNTRY Financial Agency 14 The Ag Agenda - Bob Stallman The Ag Economy Needs Full Immigration Reform15 Classified Ads

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Farm Bureau PerspectivesAn Update on the NACO Lawsuit against BLMBy James “Hank” CombsPresident, Nevada Farm Bureau

Recent decisions have been made in our lawsuit with Nevada

Association of Counties (NACO) against the United States Department of Interior (DOI) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and I would like to take this month’s column to update you all on the situation.

History of the LawsuitAs many of you know on Dec. 30, 2013, Nevada Farm Bureau joined NACO in a lawsuit filed against the DOI and BLM, ordering the two agencies to comply with the requirements of the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act of 1971.

Our aim with the lawsuit was to have the BLM manage the overpopulation of wild horses and burros as required by the Act of 1971. The act states that the Secretary of the Interior shall manage wild free-roaming horses and burros in a manner that is designed to achieve and maintain a thriving natural ecological balance on public lands. The BLM is charged with the task of setting Appropriate Management Levels (AMLs) and is required by federal law to manage wild horse and burro populations.

In the summer of 2014, DOI and wild horse advocate groups filed two motions to dismiss the lawsuit, claiming that it did not address specific numbers related to overpopulation and rather challenged an alleged pattern and practice by the BLM.

Despite the fact that the government filed to dismiss the lawsuit, they even admitted that they were not managing the horses and burros appropriately! Their excuses: Congress did not provide enough funding and strictly prohibited the agencies from disposing of horses humanely.

After the government’s file for dismissal, several other groups agreed with our lawsuit and joined. In July 2014, Nevada Bighorns Unlimited and Crawford Cattle LLC became co-plaintiffs on the case. We also received monetary support from other organizations around the state.

Lawsuit DismissalOn March 12 of this year, a decision was finally made regarding the motion to dismiss filed last summer. U.S. District Judge Miranda Du decided to dismiss our 2013 lawsuit and side with wild horse advocates and the BLM. In her opinion, she stated that the lawsuit did not have specific strategies to order the BLM to round up more horses and to dispose of excess horses in holding facilities.

In hopes to move forward with the lawsuit, NACO has decided to appeal this decision. Nevada Farm Bureau is in support of the appeal and will continue moving forward as a plaintiff with NACO.

Why We Support the LawsuitBoth NACO and Nevada Farm Bureau agree that the lawsuit is crucial to protecting our rangelands and their limited natural resources as well

as ensuring the wild horse populations are healthy. Our decision to join the lawsuit connects directly back to our policy as an organization.

Nevada Farm Bureau policy advocates for the proper management of wild horses and burros. The rangelands of Nevada are overpopulated with wild horses and burros. This overpopulation continues to have severe impacts on both the health of the horses as well as the ecological health and sustainability of Nevada’s rangelands. In fact, examples of degradation of natural springs and riparian areas and unhealthy and dying horses have resulted directly from the massive numbers of horses on our public lands.

Moving ForwardAs we move forward with an appeal of the decision, we will be sure to keep all of you updated on the situation. Ensuring the BLM follows its own regulations is the first step to ensuring that our public lands are healthy and can sustain cattle and wild horse populations for many years to come.


Nevada Farm Bureau UpdateNVFB board members advocate for ag. in Washington D.C.In February 2015, Nevada Farm Bureau Vice President

Bevan Lister, Executive Vice President Clay McCauley and Lyon County President Darrell Pursel visited Washington, D.C. for the Issues Advisory Committee (IAC), Advocacy Conference and visits with Nevada’s Congressional delegation.

During the Issues Advisory Committee, Lister and Pursel met with members from other Farm Bureaus to discuss pressing issues for American agriculturists. Lister sat on the Federal Lands Committee and Pursel sat on the Irrigation Committee.

“The meeting provided interesting insights into what we deal with as agriculturists,” Lister said, adding that the members from the western states faced more struggles with federal land issues than the eastern state committee members.

“Everyone has water issues, but none of them are the same,” Pursel said. “It is going to be a big process for us.”

Each of the Issue Advisory committees will develop suggestions to solve their issues, and those suggestions will be passed on to the American Farm Bureau Federation Board of Directors.

The IAC brought together 14 committees to discuss important issues in agriculture. IAC topics included: agricultural labor, budget and economy, energy, farm policy, federal lands, market structures, trade, animal care, environmental regulations, food safety, irrigation, pests and invasive species, public infrastructure and technology. These topics are evaluated yearly to ensure the most relevant and important issues are being discussed.

After the committee meetings, IAC members attended

the AFBF Advocacy Conference. Farm Bureau presidents, administrators, key staff and grassroots leaders were present and received updates on AFBF priority issues and participated in advocacy activities on Capitol Hill.

“The conference had many great speakers and it was a lot of fun to hear their insights on advocacy in the agriculture community,” Pursel said.

After attending the IAC and the Advocacy conference, Lister, Pursel and McCauley visited with Nevada’s Congressional delegates and staff at the capitol. They met personally with Senator Dean Heller, Representative Mark Amodei, Representative Joseph Heck and Representative Cresent Hardy. In addition, they visited with the staff of Senator Harry Reid and Representative Dina Titus.

“Most of the legislators were very receptive and well informed on what is happening and what is ahead for Nevada agriculture,” Lister said.

Bevan Lister (left), Darrell Pursel and Clay McCauley meet with legislators to advocate for Nevada agriculture.

Darrell Pursel (center) discusses irrigation issues during the Issue Advisory Committee meeting.


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Education Assistance Award. Kimberly Bruner and Daniel Holley each received $1,500 to help pay for their post-secondary education.

About Kimberly BrunerBruner is a sophomore at UNR, studying veterinary science. She is currently involved in the Pre-Vet Club as secretary and the Collegiate FFA as sentinel on campus. She plans to attend veterinary school after receiving her undergraduate degree to become a small animal veterinarian.

“Agriculture is key to the continual survival for the population, and it encompasses a wide variety of different topics, like veterinary medicine.” Bruner said. “I love that fact that agriculture plays a role in almost every aspect of our lives.”

About Daniel HolleyHolley is a junior at UNR, studying agricultural science. He current works on his family farm, assisting in management and day-to-day operations. He is also involved in the Healthy Community Coalition of Lyon County and the Immanuel Presbyterian Church. Holley plans to graduate from college and run his own farm, providing fresh, well-raised products directly to consumers.

“Agriculture is something that I was born into, being a fourth generation Nevada farmer/rancher. From my earliest memories, farming has always been my passion, and I have been very blessed to have the opportunity to continue on this legacy,” Holley said.

The 2014 Education Assistance Award was awarded to students currently enrolled in the University of Nevada, Reno or Truckee Meadows Community College who were pursuing degrees in agriculture or food nutrition and who had completed at least one semester of post-secondary education by the application deadline. Bruner and Holley were chosen based on their scholastic achievement, community involvement and financial need.

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Nevada Agricultural Foundation holds 23rd Annual BanquetSpring is an active time for those involved in agriculture

in Nevada. Between land preparation, planting, calving and turnout, agricultural leaders will come together at the Nevada Agricultural Foundation’s Annual Meeting. The 2015 meeting of NAF Directors and Trustees will be held on Friday, May 8 in the Nevada Farm Bureau Federation Directors room at 2165 Green Vista Drive in Sparks.

Following the business meeting, NAF members will gather with friends, students and educators at their Annual Banquet. The banquet will be held in the Poolside Terrace of the Nugget in Sparks. The evening’s program will be highlighted with the introduction of Educational Assistance Award recipients, grant recipients and will feature a keynote address by Dustin Van Liew.

Mr. Van Liew is the Executive Director of the Public Lands Council and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Federal Lands. He grew up in Northern California and is the seventh generation of his family to be involved in production agriculture. Van Liew is based in Washington,

D.C. and is considered to be a leading authority on public lands grazing policy issues.

Those interested in Nevada agriculture are invited to attend the banquet; however, space is limited, so reservations must be made with the NAF office before April 30.

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Fulbright scholar speaks on farming, drought during free lecture

As Nevada enters its fourth year of drought, regional farmers can learn how farmers in Africa are adapting

crop production to the stresses of drought.

Western Nevada College Specialty Crop Institute hosts visiting Fulbright Scholar Afwa Thameur from Tunisia for a free lecture on Research on Crop Tolerance to Drought Stress in Arid Regions. The lecture will be held on Thursday, April 16, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., at WNC Fallon Campus, 160 Campus Way. Students, faculty and the public are invited to attend. RSVP to [email protected], or call 775-423-7565, Ext. 2260.

Thameur is a research assistant from the Institute of Arid Areas in Medenine, Tunisia, who has worked on research teams in Spain, Portugal and Hungary. She is a Fulbright postdoctoral scholar at the USDA Agricultural Research Service in Texas. Thameur completed her Ph.D in Biology at Tunis El Manar University in Tunisia, and her postdoctoral studies at Szeged University in Hungary. She has served as a panelist in several scientific seminars and international conferences and has published papers in scientific journals.

Thameur’s lecture is made possible by the Outreach Lecturing Fund, a program of the Fulbright Scholar Program that allows visiting Fulbright scholars who are in the United States to travel to other higher education institutions across the country. The program allows these scholars an opportunity to share their research interests, speak on the history and culture of their home country, exchange ideas with U.S. students, faculty and community organizations, become better acquainted with U.S. higher education and create linkages between their home and host institutions. Each year, more than 800 faculty and professionals from around the world receive Fulbright Scholar grants for advanced research and university lecturing.

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Students educating studentsA bright future for Ag in the ClassroomBy Jessica Fagundes, Director of Communications

A sea of blue and gold took Reno this past March during the 86th Nevada FFA State Convention held at the

University of Nevada, Reno. More than 500 members from around the state attended the four-day convention to compete in career development events, volunteer and attend motivational sessions.

“The Nevada FFA State Convention serves as a celebration of FFA and an experience full of educational relevancy for students,” says Heather Dye, executive director of the Nevada FFA.

During the event, students had the opportunity to give back to the local community at two service projects, one which included teaching Ag in the Classroom activities to local students and another which included harvesting plants and improving hoop houses at the High Desert Farming Institute.

“Our community service project is part of an ongoing effort to teach students the importance of service and community relations,” Dye says.

On March 17, nearly 50 FFA students visited the Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows to educate 120 children from kindergarten to fifth grade about agriculture. FFA members read The Apple Orchard Riddle by Margaret McNamara and did several activities with the children, educating them about apple orchards and healthy living.

“We got to teach kids how apples come from a tree, go to a factory and then they get shipped to a local grocery store,” says Carly Eller, a student from Carson Valley FFA Chapter.

Other activities included finding facts about apples around the playground and using animal movements to promote exercise. The event was well received by the students and the children.

“I think the kids learned how important people are that work in the agriculture industry and how important FFA is,” Eller says. “I hope that when they get older and they get into high school, they want to take an agriculture class so that they will experience the nature of growing things and the importance of feeding other families.”

At the end of the activity, Washoe County Farm Bureau donated books and educator guides to each of the participating chapters and the Boys and Girls Club library.

Increasing the Agriculture WorkforceThe community outreach efforts are just a small part of the Nevada FFA Convention, which is hosted yearly in Reno. A total of 554 students attended the convention from 23 schools around Nevada. Also in attendance were National FFA President Andy Paul, National FFA Advisor Dr. Steve Brown, California FFA Sentinel Luis Sanchez and Washington FFA Reporter Samantha Brown.

Throughout the week, members participated in career development events, competitive activities that teach students about careers in agriculture and related-industry fields, including floriculture, livestock management, communications and many others. In addition to competing, students also listened to five motivational sessions at the event, encouraging them to become better leaders and to make their mark on agriculture.

“FFA competitions are a continuation of the agriculture

A FFA student reads to a group of children during the activity.


education students receive in the classroom where students apply the lessons learned to real-world situations based in science, math and literacy,” Dye says.

Educating Future ConsumersThis year’s Nevada FFA service project aligned perfectly with Nevada Farm Bureau’s yearly Ag in the Classroom activities. County Farm Bureaus around the state will work with local elementary schools to educate students using The Apple Orchard Riddle and other materials.

“Reaching students at a young age is crucial to ensure that they one day become educated consumers,” Nevada Farm Bureau President Hank Combs says. “As a grassroots advocacy organization, one of our goals is to educate students and the general public about the agriculture industry in our state.”

Several counties plan to work with the local FFA chapters to educate more children in their schools. The partnerships will mirror a project done last year by Churchill County Farm Bureau and the Churchill County FFA.

During the spring of 2014, Churchill County FFA students visited all five

elementary schools in Fallon and read to 14 second-grade classes, reaching a total 320 students. The Churchill County Farm Bureau organized the project and donated a book to each class as well as several books to each school’s library. The books were presented in a book barn donated by Churchill County FFA.

According to the local FFA advisor, Kristina Moore, the chapter will work with the county to complete the project again this spring.

Two students practice their apple processing relay race before teaching the children.

Nearly fifty students (pictured above) participate in the agriculture education activity at the Boys and Girls Club of Truckee Meadows.


Farmers & Ranchers of Nevada“It’s How We Get There That Matters Most.”By Austin Wright, Nevada Farm Bureau Intern

Woody Worthington served 15 years in the Marines, but the majority of his life he had been involved in

ranching. Yet, it wasn’t until he met Don Bently, of Bently Ranch, that he would fill his largest ranching position.

During an interview with Worthington, Bently began with this, “I need a marine to run my logistics; what do you got?” Just a few hours later, Worthington was hired as the new operations manager at Bently Ranch. Nine years after the fact, Worthington has become a key resource at Bently and the surrounding community.

“I control the chaos,” Worthington says. “Ensure logistics things are delivered, ensure things are here and basically just keeping the ranch running for the most part.”

Bently Ranch is a large operation, and Worthington’s daily tasks could take up an article of their own. The ranch has 5,000 acres dedicated to alfalfa, a cow-calf operation, a grass-fed beef operation, a composting facility - Nevada’s largest and a recently started distilling business. With the new step into the alcohol industry, Bently Ranch started growing all the ingredients that will go into their alcohols including corn, wheat, barley, oats and rye. Worthington oversees and is involved in all of these operations.

Bently Ranch also has a large concentration of tractors and equipment, including the largest fleet of Polaris Ranger vehicles on the West Coast of which Worthington oversees the maintenance. The business is also involved in the local community by collecting bio-mass waste from local homes, businesses and construction sites for their composting facility, a process Worthington manages.

A unique blend of progressive and traditional ranching makes up Bently Ranch’s daily operation. Progressively speaking, they send away plant-tissue and dirt samples to determine exactly what nutrients are missing in their plants and soil. They use a completely automated watering system that is designed to make the most out of every drop of water, and they utilize their own composting facility to create fertilizer that is used for crop rotation. However, some things just aren’t worth updating.

“If it works really well conventionally, and we can’t save a buck doing it a different way, then we are going to leave it to conventional farming,” says Worthington.

Recently elected as Douglas County Farm Bureau President, Worthington applies his ranching knowledge to the surrounding community in more ways than one might first think.

“Douglas County is interesting; you have ranching and farming, but you also have Premier Golf Course, and you have Starbucks, and you have Microdel,” Worthington says. “With the diversity here in Douglas, I felt that maybe, being at Bently, I could incorporate and bring some farming and ranching perspective.“

Worthington reaches out to the surrounding businesses in the Douglas community with ideas about water-conserving sprinkler systems, recycling and agriculture

Woody Worthington has worked for Bently Ranch for nine years.


in the classroom. Being a part of both the Farm Bureau and Bently Ranch, Worthington values the communication opportunities that have opened up as a result.

“With farming and ranching, you’re going to run into someone you know,” Worthington says. “We’re state of the art farming, so a lot of people come to us for resources, and I can bring that to the Farm Bureau. It’s more of a communication thing that has helped me out.”

Worthington started out in Farm Bureau as a member of COUNTRY Financial Insurance, but was compelled to play a more active role in the organization after watching his wife, Jennifer, teach at Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School. Worthington noticed a gap between young people and agriculture and began to get more actively involved.

“Just seeing the disconnect in the school to actual agriculture made me recognize the problem,” Worthington says. “And I said, ‘man someone has to be involved actively in that.’ I have a lot of outlets for that, so I definitely wanted to help out.”

Since then, Worthington has worked to bring more agriculture into the classroom to Douglas County. Worthington has a son, Brayden, and a daughter, Emerson. He hopes to provide them with the same experiences and knowledge that he gained growing up ranching.

His wife Jennifer has been making it an effort to bring more agriculture into her classroom and is currently working to implement a garden program to teach kids where food comes from in their communities. Jennifer is also the Parent Teacher Organization president for Minden Elementary School and frequently brings her classroom kids out to the ranch to learn about agriculture.

“She’s always out there. I always have the kids out here at the ranch. Whether we’re checking corn or doing

something, they always love being out here at the ranch and being a part of that,” Worthington says.

Continuing forward as the newly elected Douglas County Farm Bureau president, Worthington hopes to get even more involved with schools and to continue educating kids about agriculture. He wants to find ways to provide them with guidance, whether it be offering financial insight or just bringing them out to the ranch to show them how things work.

Worthington also plans to further his involvement in the surrounding communities and provide even more of a resource for others.

Worthington with his son, Brayden, daughter, Emerson, and wife, Jennifer.

“We do the job, we grow our plants, we raise our cattle, we do what we need to do, but it’s how we get there that

matters most.”-Woody Worthington, Douglas County Rancher


April 13, 2015 is the first deadline for photos in the 2015 Photo Contest. This year’s contest will consist of four categories: Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall. The photo contest is open to all Nevada Farm Bureau members and

their families. It includes two divisions: Youth and Adult (18+).

All photos will be judged after the final deadline and prizes will be awarded for each division. This year’s prizes are $100, $75 and $50 for first, second and third place photographs. In addition to overall winners, the top photo from each season category will receive a $10 cash prize. Winning photos will be printed as postcards available for sale to all Farm Bureau members.

Deadline to Submit PhotographsWinter pictures: April 13, 2015Spring pictures: June 15, 2015

Summer pictures: August 24, 2015Fall pictures: October 26, 2015

General Rules: • Photographs need to represent Nevada agriculture, rural life or Nevada scenery. • Please give your photo a title and indicate either adult or youth entry.• Photographers may submit as many pictures as desired, however only one cash prize will be awarded per person.

(Photos that win their category will be reentered for the grand prize.)• Submit photos to [email protected].

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The Ag AgendaThe Ag Economy Needs Full Immigration ReformBy Bob StallmanPresident, American Farm Bureau Federation

Much of the country is thawing out from a long winter. Farmers are making plans for the coming

season, and in some regions crops are already in bloom. A big question for many farmers is whether they’ll have enough workers to harvest those crops. Well, Congress has been busy making plans too. In the last few weeks, the buzz around immigration has picked up on Capitol Hill. Unfortunately, the plans Congress has in mind stop short of what agriculture needs, and would do farmers more harm than good.

The House Judiciary Committee recently pushed forward so-called e-Verify legislation that would require workers to present a more secure form of identification before they could be hired. Congress, in short, seems ready to require stricter enforcement of immigration laws without first repairing the broken immigration system that exists today.

We agree: worker documentation does need to be brought into the 21st century to secure our borders. But stopping there would cripple agricultural production the United States. Effective immigration reform must address our current workforce and create a new guest worker program to meet future needs. Agriculture supports millions of jobs both on and off the farm. No farmer should have to leave fruit to rot or plow up fields simply because he can’t find ready and willing workers.

An enforcement-only approach ignores the rest of our immigration problems and threatens to devastate the farm economy. Farmers and ranchers are careful to follow the federal government’s requirements for checking employment documents, and will continue to do so. But e-Verify by itself puts the onus on farmers and ranchers who are already hard pressed to find skilled workers.

The fallout would harm the entire economy. Farm Bureau estimates that food production would fall by $30 billion to $60 billion in the U.S. if the government implements a strict enforcement-only employment verification system.

As food demand grows, farmers will respond with increased production. The problem is our current immigration laws all but guarantee it won’t be on our soil, because most Americans are simply not willing to take these jobs. Consumers, meanwhile, should expect their grocery bills to increase 5 to 6 percent.

Washington has a long tradition of granting special carve-outs and exemptions to laws that fall unevenly on some sectors, but that won’t solve the problem we face. Farmers and ranchers aren’t looking for an exemption: We need a solution. That solution may not be a quick fix, but it can and must be done. We need a new, flexible visa program that allows foreign-born workers to enter the U.S. legally. Skilled laborers currently working in agriculture also need a way to earn an adjustment in status and stay working here, on American farms. Farm Bureau is committed to continuing our work with Congress to reform our immigration system. We must not only secure our borders: We must secure the future of agriculture. Key to getting that job done is ensuring a stable workforce.


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2004 John Deere Swather3520 hrs. 16’ header with steel conditioner. Hoo 2772 hrs, 182 hpAC Good Condition. $49,5000Call 775-538-7336

2014 Maverick Steel 16 Ft. Trailer16 Ft. Stk GN. 7 ft. wide. Center gate, combo rear gate, Mats and spare. LED lights. $9,300 Call 775.463.3430

Caravan CampershellFits Dodge Ram 2009 & up. Double door, slider window, silver. Like new - $3,000. Call 775-225-2431

Exis Gooseneck TrailerVery Good Condition. 2 axle middle divider - 20 ft. - 4 ft. tackroom. 4 saddle racks. Only pulled about 3,000 miles. $14,500. Call Elaine: 775-217-2148

Freeman 330 3 Twine BalerGas Engine, $5,000. Call 775-427-5056

Freeman 330 Baler Parts AndCase IH Windrower PartsNew and Used. For parts list andprices, email [email protected] 775-265-3185

For SaleFarm EquipmentJohn Deere 3830 SwatherCab & engine in excellent condition. A/C in good working order. Well maintained. Asking $11,000. Call Ray Schmutz, 775-725-3881.

New Holland 1112 Swather16-foot header. Good backup machine. $3000 OBO at Washoe Valley. Call 775-888-9877 or e-mail [email protected].

New Holland 116 SwatherNew Holland 116 pull type swather. $3000. 775-572-3337

Newman Pump Motor60 horse, Excellent condition – Like New. Contact Edna – Peak Industrial Electric, 775-623-3023

New Pipe and Wood Stall Fronts2 Pipe and Wood Stall Fronts. New, Never Installed. Paid $1,500. Sell both for $750. Ask for Jim - 775-720-4634, 775-465-2936.

Pickup Bed CamperVery nice, like new condition: $5,500. Call 775-224-2383

Vermeer R-23 TwinrakeGood Condition, works well. $4,500. Call Ray Schmutz, 775-725-3881.

Feed

Alfalfa Hay For Sale 3x4 bales. Several grades: nice green-rain damaged feeder, 53-47 TDN and 18-17 Proteins. No weeds. Also have Triticale Grain Hay. Stacks located 80 miles East of Tonopah. [email protected] 775-863-0321

OtherCertified AppraiserWes Wilson: Certified Livestock and Equipment Appraiser for banking, insurance and other needs. Serving Nevada and surrounding states for over 14 years Call 435-632-9941.

Property5 acre Agritourism Opportunity - Washoe Valley2047 sq. ft. custom cedar home w/ mountain view. NV’s only USDA certified organic u-pick apple orchard. Water rights, barn, shop, chicken pens, playhouse, greenhouse, garden area, seasonal stream, RV hookup & fully stocked gift shop. Successfully operated for 10 years. $685,000. 775-720-2904

For SaleProperty6.4 Acres (Residence, 3 bd. 2 bath) - Diamond Valley3 bed, 2 bath, 1,600 sq. foot w/ hot tub room on 6.4 acres. 532 sq. ft. detached garage, 841 sq. foot hay shed & 877 sq. ft. 3 bay carport w/ storage room & extensive corrals w/ heated Ritchie waterers. Includes fenced pasture. Call 775-385-3334.

10 Acres (Commercial Building) – Diamond Valley7500 sq. ft. w/ 2 loading docks and large automatic 14 ft. door in Diamond Valley, large office 1,440 sq. ft.. Pad & hook-up for double-wide residence, 10 acres, fenced on 3 sides. Call 775-385-0030 or email [email protected].

25 acres (Ranch w/ surface water) – Near GenoaRanch for Sale for $1.5 million, 25 acres with rich soil, surface water, 2 wells and 3 houses. Near Lake Tahoe, Genoa, Minden, Douglas High School and Wally’s Hot Springs. 831-512-3225.

37 acres (House w/ water rights)- WellingtonHouse-1846 sq. Ft., 2 bed 2 bath, recently remodeled w/ new windows/flooring. Numerous out buildings, covered hay barn, corrals. In alfalfa production. $470,000. Call 775-465-2252 or 775-720-1388 or e-mail [email protected].

For SaleProperty315 acres -Central NV Alfalfa FarmApprox 315 ac/240 ac under 2 Zimmatic pivots . 2 100KW wind generators. 1620 sqft 3 bd/2 bath manufactured home, 484 sqft detatched garage, 2650 sqft equipment shop, 248 sq ft greenhouse. $1.1 million775 867-2995 or 775 217-1999www.CandeeFarms.com

Wanted

EmployeeCow/Calf ManagerFamily Owned ranch in Smith Valley, NV & Bridgeport, CA; 1200hd cow/calf operation; all aspects of ranching: roping, doctoring, range feed evaluation, fencing; self starter, quiet cattle handling skills; salary w/ housing; Fax: 775-465-2156 or email [email protected] resume w/ references.

Farm Equipment3 Point Weed HogPreferably 4 ft.. cutting. 813-512-3225

Used RoterraLooking for a used Lely Roterra that is in working condition, or needs minimal work to be field ready. Cary 775-691-7655. [email protected]

Windmill Working or easy fix windmill, with or without tower. And 20’/30’ non-leaker container. Call 775-557-2804.

PropertyPasture WantedPasture Wanted for 20-40 pair in Northern Nevada. 775-287-6978

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Existing Farm Bureau Bank loans are excluded from this offer. *Rate disclosed as Annual Percentage Rate (APR) and based on exceptional credit. Some restrictions may apply based upon the make and model of equipment offered as collateral. Up to 90% financing for new and 85% forused equipment. Loans subject to credit approval. Rates are accurate as of 12/12/14. Rates and financing are limited to farm equipment model years 2005 or newer and are subject to change without notice. A down paymentmay be required for new or used equipment purchases. Financial information required for loan requests over $75,000. Commercial vehicles and trailers may be subject to an additional documentation fee. Farm Bureau Bank may be required for new or used equipment purchases. Financial information required for loan requests over $75,000. Commercial vehicles and trailers may be subject to an additional documentation fee. Farm Bureau Bank does not provide equity or cash-out financing on commercial vehicles and equipment. Farm Bureau, FB, and the FB National Logo are registered service marks owned by, and used by Farm Bureau Bank FSB under license from, the American Farm Bureau Federation.

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