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The 2010 Nevada Small Farm Conference will be held March 12 & 13 at the Fallon Convention Center. The conference will include educational workshops, round table discussions, and networking opportunities. Detailed conference information may be found at:

http://www.wnc.edu/sci/small_farms_conference.php

Join farmers and those who support small farms at this premier gathering. Three conference tracks will include a variety of sessions. Topics will include everything from farm business strategies and marketing opportunities to industry-specific information on farming techniques.

Friday & Saturday, March 12-13, 2010
Fallon, Nevada
$75 Early Bird • $95 after March 2, 2010 (Both days include lunch)

For INFORMATION/REGISTRATION:
Ann Louhela 775-351-2551 • louhelaa@wnc.edu

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The big wind-energy project planned by Pattern Energy Group LP east of Ely appears to have the inside track to become the first utility-sized wind project to come on line in Nevada.

The project 30 miles east of Ely in the northern part of Spring Valley is projected to generate 150 megawatts of power — roughly enough for 45,000 homes — when it comes on line.

The company’s schedule calls for construction to begin this autumn, with power production to begin the autumn of 2011.

That would bring the project on line more than a year ahead of the China Mountain wind-generation project proposed west of Jackpot along the Nevada-Idaho state line. Read full story:

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The state government last week began seeking proposals from potential developers of a $4.5 million portal that ultimately will allow companies to do most of their business with state and local governments through a single Web site. The Nevada State Purchasing Division will gather proposals until April 13, and state officials hope the first phase of the project is available to the public in March 2011.

Ross Miller, Nevada’s secretary of state and a leading proponent of the portal, said it will improve the efficiency of state agencies and help them capture all the taxes and fees that are due from businesses. And he said it make life easier for businesses as well.

“The process to set up a business is currently not well-defined, and it’s cumbersome,” Miller said.

The portal initially will allow one-stop completion of Secretary of State and Nevada Department of Taxation paperwork. Ultimately, Miller said proponents hope to include other state agencies as well as local governments in the portal. It would be the first of its type in the nation.

Officials expect the site will get more than 500,000 hits a month with traffic growing by 30 percent a year.

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USDA Rural Development, Nevada State Office has partnered with NV Energy and the Wind Working Group to provide interactive workshops designed to educate ranchers, farmers, agriculture producers and rural small businesses about available incentive/grant programs for renewable energy systems.

* Learn about renewable energy production, system costs, available incentives and how to apply.

* Contractors, consultants and equipment suppliers will be onsite to answer your questions.

* Walk away with the information and tools needed to determine if renewable energy is right for you.

Workshop location, time and dates: 

March 11: 12-4pm, Fallon, Fallon Convention Center

March 15: 12-4 pm, Carson City, Carson Plaza Hotel     

March 16:  12-4 pm, Yerington, Yerington County Library

March 17:   12-4 pm, Elko, Stockman’s Hotel & Casino

March 18:  12-4pm, Winnemucca, Winnemucca Convention Center

Please RSVP online at: nvenergy.com/renewablersvp or call 866-786-3823 toll free.

Space is limited so don’t forget to RSVP, ASAP.

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Every year business owners from across the nation incorporate their businesses in Nevada. Although out-of-state business owners often outsource their registration and licensing, some local business owners do it themselves. Occasionally a few get penalized by the county or state for unintentionally failing to get required permits. Since permits come from different state government departments, knowing how to get them can get confusing for new-business owners who don’t understand what’s required and where to go. Click here to read more.

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