Newsletter/Announcements
Livestock, Range and Watershed
A newsletter addressing Watershed, Livestock, and Rangeland issues and related topics (including oaks and oak woodlands) for ranchers in San Luis Obispo and Monterey Counties.
| Issue | Articles | Type | Date Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2024 Newsletter | Hello,
Please see attached "Winter 2024 Newsletter"
Thank you! | 12/18/24 | |
| Beef Cattle Health Series | Beef Cattle Health Series Tuesday Evenings January 7, 2025 January 14, 2025 January 21, 2025 January 28, 2025 FREE registration For questions or technical | ||
| 2024 Practical Training of Nitrogen Planning and Management in Organic Production of Annual Crops! | Join us this year for the 2024 Practical Training of Nitrogen Planning and Management in Organic Production of Annual Crops!
Continuing Education: About this workshop: In this 4-part series, participants will learn how to estimate nitrogen release from diverse organic sources and translate that knowledge to nitrogen fertilization plans and regulatory reporting requirements. Over the first 3 sessions, we will cover the most common sources of nitrogen and complete a nitrogen budget. In session 2, participants will be able to work on and receive feedback on their own nitrogen budgets. In session 4, participants will hear from growers about how they manage nitrogen and develop a budget. Click here to Register! https://na.eventscloud.com/2024nitrogen For more information contact: Maria Alvarez, Logistics Coordinator, anrprogramsupport@ucanr.edu ,
| 10/29/24 | |
| Fall 2024 Newsletter | Hello,
Please see attached "Fall 2024 Newsletter"
Thank you! | 9/30/24 | |
| Central Coast Rangeland Coalition Fall Workshop- October 17,2024 | Central Coast Rangeland Coalition Fall Workshop - October 17, 2024 at Cal Poly
Join UC Cooperative Extension and Cal Poly for the Central Coast Rangeland Coalition Fall Workshop Date/Time: Thursday, October 17, 2024, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Location: Cal Poly Beef Center Pennington Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Cost: $40.00 – lunch included Rangeland Restoration and Improvement: what it is and how it can meet your land management needs Restoration and improvement plays an important role in the management of rangeland systems and consists of many different complex ecological and social processes. Exploring the restoration and improvement process with its associated social aspects like funding and collaboration opportunities is imperative for assuring the future health of rangelands on the central coast of California. Goal: Increase practitioner's understanding about the process of restoring/improving rangeland systems, including the benefits and steps involved, project feasibility, and collaboration and funding opportunities. Registration Link: https://ucanr.edu/ccrc%20fall%202024
| 9/18/24 | |
| UCCE offers Water Measurement Training 9/13/24 in Salinas: Updated Flyer | UCCE offers Water Measurement Training California water-rights holders are required by state law to measure and report the water they divert from surface streams. For people who wish to take the water measurements themselves, the University of California Cooperative Extension is offering in-person training to receive certification. At the workshop, participants can expect to: Limited to 30 people. Register now! Pre-registration is required - $30 registration fee. Questions: email Forero at lcforero@ucanr.edu or Sara Jaimes at sbjaimes@ucanr.edu | 8/22/24 | |
| UCCE offers Water Measurement Training Sept. 13 in Salinas | UCCE offers Water Measurement Training September 13,2024 in Salinas 1:00pm to 5:00pm
At the workshop, participants can expect to: • clarify reporting requirements for ranches. Limited to 30 people. Register Soon Pre-registration is required .$30 To register, Questions: email Forero at lcforero@ucanr.edu or Sara Jaimes at sbjaimes@ucanr.edu Please see attached flyer | 8/21/24 | |
| California Forest Stewardship Workshop: San Luis Obispo County | Register now for a California Forest Stewardship Workshop: Join the workshop to understand and protect your forests by developing a Forest Management Plan. Topics include: Forest management objectives and planning
Participants will utilize online resources on their own time to complete learning modules and short activities. Zoom meetings with all participants and presenters will take place once a week on Tuesdays, 6-7:30pm. The in-person field day will cover silviculture, forest inventory and mapping activities. Participants who complete the workshop will be eligible for a free site visit with a California Registered Professional Forester. Registration for the workshop is $60. Sign up now at:
| 8/7/24 | |
| State Certified Prescribed Burn Boss Refresher Course | PROMETHEUS FIRE CONSULTING LLC STATE-CERTIFIED PRESCRIBED FIRE BURN BOSS DATE: COURSE DESCRIPTION: INSTRUCTOR:
| 8/7/24 | |
| Announcement: California Rangeland Trust: Conserving Your Legacy : June 5,2024 | Reminder: California Rangeland Trust: Conserving Your Legacy June 5, 2024 | 8 AM - 1 PM SLO Farm Bureau Office $25 includes lunch from Firestone Grill More information: Please visit our website or contact Robin Hanson, rhanson@rangelandtrust.org
Please see attached flyer | 5/20/24 | |
| How to Control California Ground Squirrels & Gophers ! | How to Control California Ground Squirrels & Gophers ! A Free Workshop for Commercial Agriculture Thursday, June 13, 2024 8:30am—11:00am In-Person at Nipomo Community/Regional Park in the Pine Area Topics covered: Gopher Biology Ground Squirrel Biology IPM Plan Using Bait, Carbon Monoxide and more options Vertebrate Pest Control Laws and Regulations Demonstration by SLO County Parks Speakers: Roger A Baldwin Ph.D., Pest Mgmt Specialist Laura Ramage, Ag Inspector/Biologist, SLO County
Ground Squirrel & Gopher Registration Or call Mary at 805-781-5940 Continuing Education Hours Available 1 hour Laws and Regs, 1.5 hour Other
| 5/8/24 | |
| California Rangeland Trust: Conserving Your Legacy | Please see attached flyer: Conserving Your Legacy June 5, 2024 8 AM - 1 PM $25 includes lunch from Firestone Grill More Information : Contact Robin Hanson, rhanson@rangelandtrust.org
| 4/19/24 | |
| SLO County Range Improvement Association Annual Meeting & BBQ :Date Correction | PLEASE NOTE THE CORRECTION TO May 2,2024 San Luis Obispo County Range Improvement Association Place: Arroyo Grande Association Hall Guest speakers will include: Cal Fire Chief; FSA and NRCS: and other Range Improvement Association members. Topics will include prescribed burning, assistance programs offered by the USDA FSA, and other updates. If you have any questions please contact Dale Evenson, | 4/16/24 | |
| 2024 SOD BLITZ | 2024 SOD BLITZ The training can be done anytime at www.sodblitz.org Online Training- www.sodblitz.org Registration: SLO County Sudden Oak Death (SOD) BLITZ Registration 2024 (ucanr.edu) Packet Pickup & Drop-off Locations: San Luis Obispo Agriculture Department in Templeton Collecting–Saturday, Sunday & Monday –May 25, 26, 27. All of the materials necessary for the training and the collecting will be provided.
| 4/16/24 | |
| New Small Acreage Landowners Website | Hello,
Please see the attached "Small Acreage Landowners Website Flyer".
Thank you! | 3/6/24 | |
| 2024 Cattle Health Webinar Series | Starting tonight is our 2024 cattle health webinar series. We have a great line up of speakers every Tuesday night this month for cattle producers of all sizes! The event is FREE to participate but registration is required. 2024 Webinar Cattle Health Webinar Series Schedule February 20, 2024 February 27, 2024 | 2/6/24 | |
| Free Webinar: Introducing the California Rancher Sustainability Assessment | Free Webinar: Introducing the California Rancher Sustainability Assessment Thursday, February 29, 2024 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM The CRSA is a free online resource created by ranchers and UC Cooperative Extension collaborators. The CRSA can help ranchers to evaluate and improve their ranch practices over time. Self-assessment modules cover forage management, soils, drought planning, wildlife, and ranch succession. Click here to register and receive the Zoom link for the webinar! | 1/25/24 | |
| UC BEEF CATTLE SYMPOSIUM 2024@ UC DAVIS GLADYS VALLEY HALL | UC BEEF CATTLE SYMPOSIUM 2024@ UC DAVIS GLADYS VALLEY HALL Saturday, March 16, 2024 | 8:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Symposium includes general morning session and breakout sessions in the afternoon. Registration (Individual only): Registration Closes on March 11th Click here to Register! Topics include: | 1/24/24 | |
| Winter 2023 Newsletter | Hello,
Please see attached "Winter 2023 Newsletter"
Thank you! | 12/19/23 | |
| UPDATE: Irrigated Pasture Improvements Field Day | We apologize for the short notice. Due to the great distance of over 1,000 miles and planning involved with having the USDA ARS join us, we need to have your RSVP/Registration no later than Friday,October 13th. If there is significant interest of 10 or more people, we will leave registration open until Monday. If we do not receive registration for 10 or more individuals by Friday we will probably have to postpone this field day. Please reach out to those you know who may be interested. Thank you to all of you who have already registered. We really appreciate it. If you have any questions please call Mary at : 805-781-5940 Announcing Irrigated Pasture Improvements Field Day No Cost ! Come Prepared for Field /Outdoor Conditions & Walking Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 10:00 a.m.– 1:00p.m. 5525 Shell Creek Road, Shandon California
For Ranchers, Land Managers, Agencies, Academics, and anyone interested in learning more about Irrigated Pastures, potential new grass varieties being tested,and use drones for pasture management. | 10/11/23 | |
| Irrigated Pasture Improvements Field Day Registration | Announcing Irrigated Pasture Improvements Field Day No Cost ! Come Prepared for Field /Outdoor Conditions & Walking Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 10:00 a.m.– 1:00p.m. 5525 Shell Creek Road, Shandon California * no charge for lunch please make sure to register to be included in the lunch count REGISTER HERE or via the information on the attached flier If you need assistance please call Mary at: 805-781-5940
| 10/10/23 | |
| How to Control California Ground Squirrels & Gophers ! | How to Control A Free Workshop for Commercial Agriculture
Topics covered: Continuing Education Hours Available
| 8/29/23 | |
| Summer 2023 Newsletter | Hello ,
Please see attached "Summer 2023 Newsletter"
Thank you! | 7/27/23 | |
| Vesicular Stomatitis Virus: An Unwelcome Guest in Livestock’s Mouth | Vesicular Stomatitis Virus: An Unwelcome Guest in Livestock’s Mouth
July 2023 On May 18, 2023, Vesicular Stomatitis Virus was detected in a horse premises in San Diego County. Since then, several more counties in the southern half of California have reported positive cases of vesicular stomatitis, mainly in horses. Two cattle premises and a rhino in a wildlife park were also confirmed positive for the virus. A current map of affected counties with quarantined premises can be accessed through the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) at this link. The CDFA also offers a number of informational materials related to Vesicular Stomatitis Virus on this dedicated webpage. What is Vesicular Stomatitis Virus (VSV)? See the attached document for more information.
| 7/21/23 | |
| Buying Livestock Drugs in California | Please see the article attached: A livestock producer recently contacted UCCE regarding a problem he was having getting livestock dewormers shipped to a California address from out-of-state online retailers. Three different online retailers told him that they don’t have a license to ship the products to California. This was a headscratcher since the same retailers have previously shipped the same products to California. The problem triggered an exploration into the regulation of livestock drugs in California, which is helpful to understand the issue encountered with the online retailers. Below is a brief description of how livestock drugs are regulated in California, with many references to lists published by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), and a final suggestion on what to do if you encounter the same denial to sell a dewormer or other livestock drug. Here you can download a complete list of CDFA Approved Livestock Drug Registrations and their classifications. | 7/14/23 | |
| 6/22/23 Most recent VSV Situation Report Attached Below | An updated focal map of VSV affected and quarantined premises has been posted to the CDFA VSV website and will be updated at least weekly during the outbreak incursion VSV Situation Report 6/22/2023 (See full report attached for maps and additional information) Since the last situation report (6/15/2023), there have been 8 new VSV-affected equine premises identified (3 confirmed positive, 5 suspect) in California including a new infected county, Ventura County. Additional information and maps of the affected area are contained in the attached situation report.The situation report is posted publicly on the APHIS website and accessible at the following link: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/equine/vsv/vesicular-stomatitis Please contact CDFA immediately if you have suspicion of a VS case. Contact information for each of CDFA’s district offices is attached. As a reminder, clinical signs of VS include excessive salivation, vesicles (blister-like lesions), erosions or ulcerations around the mouth, tongue, nostrils, teats, feet and coronary bands. | 6/29/23 | |
| Ecological Management of Fire-Prone Landscapes: Prescribed Grazing in the Ojai Valley | California Board of Forestry & Fire Protection's Range Management Advisory Committee Presents
MAY 16TH, 2023
COMMUNITY SUPPORTED GRAZING PROGRAM
Register Here: | 5/1/23 | |
| TARGETED GRAZING FIELD DAY & SAN BENITO WORKING LANDSCAPES GROUP MEETING | TARGETED GRAZING FIELD DAY & SAN BENITO Friday,May 5th, 2023 MORNING Liz Reikowski, Willow Creek Land and Cattle, has conducted
The partner roundtable is a great opportunity for ranchers, landowners, agencies, organizations, and See attached Flyer | 5/1/23 | |
| Spring 2023 Newsletter | Hello,
Please See Attached "Spring 2023 Newsletter"
Thank you! | 4/28/23 | |
| UC Seeks Feedback on Wildfire Impacts | UC Seeks Feedback on Wildfire Impacts I know you’ve been affected by wildfires, and I am hoping you can take less than 20 minutes to share with me the impacts you experienced and response strategies you implemented. I know you are always bombarded with surveys, but I promise this one holds tremendous value! The results of this survey will elevate farmers and rancher perspectives to the forefront of local and regional wildfire preparedness & response efforts. We also envision the results from this survey informing the next Farm Bill that Congress is currently discussing and statewide wildfire response efforts. Take the survey: https://bit.ly/FiresAgStudy1 We’re grateful for your time. All participants who finish the survey by May 15th will receive a $20 thank-you gift and will have the option of being entered into a drawing for $200 (eight people will be chosen). Feel free to reach out with any questions, Natalia Pinzón | Research Specialist and Ph.D. Candidate, UC Davis Tracy Schohr | Plumas-Sierra Advisor, UC Cooperative Extension Email: Wildfires-Ag@ucdavis.edu Website: asi.ucdavis.edu/fires | 4/18/23 | |
| 2023 SOD BLITZ | 2023 SOD BLITZ
| 4/12/23 | |
| California Climate Smart Agriculture Survey for Ranchers | California Ranchers: We invite you to participate in a survey about California ranchers' and farmers' concerns, perceptions, information, and education needs related to changing climate conditions and adaptation. This survey is part of a research study funded by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture and conducted by researchers at UC Cooperative Extension, UC Davis, and the USDA California Climate Hub. Survey results will be used to develop extension and education programs for ranchers and farmers.
| 3/24/23 | |
| Virtual Workshop: Ag/Livestock Pass Disaster Access Program Development and Successes | Virtual Workshop: Objective: Workshop will provide participants with an overview of the Ag/Livestock Pass program. After a general introduction, workshop will address details of how to set up a functioning program, discuss common challenges, describe considerations for harmonizing existing programs with new state legislation (AB 1103), provide case studies of successful efforts across California, and leave ample time for a question-and-answer period. Target audience is County Board of Supervisors, Agricultural Commissioner’s Offices, County Sheriff Departments, Offices of Emergency Services, and other state and local agencies. Speakers: Dave Daley, Butte County livestock producer | 1/5/23 | |
| Winter 2022 Newsletter | Hello,
Please See Attached "Winter 2022 Newsletter"
Thank you! | 12/19/22 | |
| How to Control California Ground Squirrels: A Free Workshop for Commercial Agriculture | How to Control California Ground Squirrels A Free Workshop for Commercial Agriculture Tuesday, December 13, 2022 9:00—11:00 am In-Person at the San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau Topics covered:
Speakers: Roger A Baldwin Ph.D., Pest Mgmt Specialist
Register at: Or Call Mary at 805-7815940
Squirrel baits are restricted materials, which means that applicators must be certified prior to purchase and use. To become certified, contact your local Agricultural Commissioner’s Office Hosted by the University of California Cooperative Extension
| 11/16/22 | |
| REMINDER: 2022 Livestock & Range Symposium, November 2nd in Santa Barbara County | Hi again all, This is a reminder to register for the upcoming Livestock & Range Symposium on November 3rd in Buellton. The symposium will feature research and practices regarding ranch and livestock fencing: “Thinking differently about fencing." See flyer attached. Please also send around to friends and colleagues you think would be interested in attending. To register: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=39138 _______________________________________________________ Speakers and presentation topics will include:
| 10/24/22 | |
| 2022 Livestock & Range Symposium | Join UC Cooperative Extension for a symposium featuring
Cost is $50 pre-registration; $60 at the door (meal included) For more information contact Matthew at (805) 645-1475 or mwkshapero@ucanr.edu | 10/5/22 | |
| Monterey County Rangeland Carbon Sequestration |
Monterey County Rangeland Carbon Sequestration: Ranchers and Rangelands Are Part of the Climate Change Solution In-person space is limited. Join us to hear the latest information on carbon sequestration, Date:September 22, 2022 | 8/29/22 | |
| Free Workshop on E.coli 0157 on August 23,2022 | Please join us for a workshop on E. coli on August 23, 2022. Workshop title: E. coli 0157: What is it, how does it spread, and can it be prevented? Date: August 23, 2022 Time: 8:30 am to 12:30 pm Location: UCCE Conference Room, 1432 Abbott Street, Salinas, CA 93901 Cost: Free For more information contact: Jazmine Mejia-Muñoz at jazmine@californiamsf.org / 831-583-8847 or Devii Rao at drorao@ucanr.edu / 831-205-3125 | 8/3/22 | |
| Summer 2022 Newsletter | Hello, Please see attached "Summer 2022 Newsletter" Thank you! | 6/28/22 | |
| 2022 Farm Service Agency County Committee Nominations | 2022 Farm Service Agency County Committee Nominations Nominations for local USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections began on June 15. Committee members are a critical component of the day-to-day operations of FSA. They help deliver FSA farm programs at the local level. Agricultural producers who serve on committees work to make FSA agricultural programs serve the needs of local producers. All nomination forms for the 2022 election must be postmarked or received in the local FSA office by Aug. 1, 2022. San Luis Obispo County has one COC position up for election. This position covers Local Administrative Area number 1 (LAA-1) in San Luis Obispo County. To run for and hold this County Committee Member position, an interested party must live and farm/ranch within this LAA. LAA-1 has the following boundaries: Northern boundary - South side of Hwy 41 west Southern boundary - Santa Barbara County line Western boundary - Pac1f1c Coast line Eastern boundary - Hwy 101 from Atascadero to the Cuesta Ridge - Cuesta Ridge following to Pine Ridge to the SB Co line Cities include: Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, Nipomo, and Arroyo Grande.
If you are interested, please submit a 2022 Nomination Form to the San Luis Obispo County FSA Office no later than August 1, 2022. The form can be found at this link: | 6/16/22 | |
| 2022 HOW TO CONTROL CALIFORNIA GROUND SQUIRRELS" workshop | Hello, Please see the attached flyer about "2022 HOW TO CONTROL CALIFORNIA GROUND SQUIRRELS" workshop on July 26, 2022, @8:30-10:30am Thank you! | 6/15/22 | |
| 2022 RIA Annual Meeting & BBQ | Hello, Please see the attached flyer about "2022 RIA Annual Meeting & BBQ" on June 23, 2022, @7pm. Thank you! | 6/8/22 | |
| Cancellation Notice - Range Improvement Association | Hello, The Annual Meeting and BBQ for the San Luis Obispo County Range Improvement Association planned for May 26,2022 has been CANCELED. Sorry for the inconvenience. | 5/24/22 | |
| RIA Annual Meeting & BBQ | Hello, Please see the attached flyer about "2022 RIA Annual Meeting & BBQ" on May 26, 2022, @7pm. Thank you! | 5/17/22 | |
| Weed Management Workshop | Hello, Please see the attached flyer about "Weed Management Workshop" Online Training on May 18, 2022, 9am-noon! Thank you! | 5/16/22 | |
| 2022 SOD (Sudden Oak Death) BLITZ | Hello, Please see the attached flyer about "2022 SOD (Sudden Oak Death) BLITZ" workshop on April 29 - May 1, 2022. Thank you! | 4/4/22 | |
| USDA to Provide Payments to Livestock Producers Impacted by Drought or Wildfire | Hello, Please see the attached announcement about "USDA to Provide Payments to Livestock Producers Impacted by Drought or Wildfire" Thank you! | 4/4/22 | |
| Emergency Livestock Relief Program | Hello, Please see the attached announcement about "Emergency Livestock Relief Program". Thank you! | 4/4/22 | |
| Forum: Expanding Market Opportunities for Meat Processing | Hello, Please see the attached flyer about "EXPANDING MARKET OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEAT PROCESSING" forum on January 27, 2022 @1:00-2:00pm EST. Thank you! | 1/25/22 | |
| Virtual Water Measurement and Reporting Courses | Hello, Please see the attached flyer about "VIRTUAL WATER MEASUREMENT AND REPORTING COURSE" workshop on November 4, 2021 @09:00am-12:30pm PST. Thank you! | 10/7/21 | |
| Managing Weeds in Grasslands and Rangelands | Hello, Please see the attached flyer about "MANAGING WEEDS IN GRASSLANDS AND RANGELANDS" workshop on October 19, 2021 @09:00am-12:00pm. Thank you! | 10/7/21 | |
| How to Control California Ground Squirrel Workshop 2021 | Hello, Please see the attached flyer about "HOW TO CONTROL CALIFORNIA GROUND SQUIRREL WORKSHOP" on October 12, 2021 @08:30am-11:00am. Thank you! | 9/16/21 | |
| 8th California Oak Symposium | Hello, Please see the attached flyer about "8th California Oak Symposium" on March 21-24, 2022. Thank you! | 7/27/21 | |
| Spring 2021 Newsletter No. 4 | Hello- Please see the attached "Spring 2021 San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara & Monterey Counties Newsletter No. 4" Thank you! | 6/18/21 | |
| Spring 2021 Newsletter No. 3 | Hello- Please see the attached "Spring 2021 San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara & Monterey Counties Newsletter No. 3" Thank you! | 5/24/21 | |
| Announcement: Managing through this Drought | Hello Please see this article on “Managing through this Drought”, written by Sheila Barry, Bay Area Livestock Natural Resource Advisor, UC Cooperative Extension. She had included some very good information. Thank you! | 5/14/21 | |
| Webinar: Tax Issues for Weather Related Sales of Livestock | Hello- Please see the attached "Webinar: Tax Issues for Weather Related Sales of Livestock" workshop to be held on Wednesday, May 12 @11am PST Thank you! | 5/11/21 | |
| Spring 2021 Newsletter No. 2 | Hello- Please see the attached "Spring 2021 San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara & Monterey Counties Newsletter No. 2" Spring 2021 San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara & Monterey Counties Newsletter No. 3 will be coming soon! Thank you! | 5/7/21 | |
| Spring 2021 Newsletter No. 1 | Hello- Please see the attached "Spring 2021 San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara & Monterey Counties Newsletter" Thank you! | 4/23/21 | |
| Virtual 2021 SOD BLITZ - REVISE - | Hello- A wrong flyer was attached in the previous message. Please see the correct announcement about "VIRTUAL 2021 SOD BLITZ" to be held on May 15th - 17th, 2021 as attachment! Thank you. | 4/21/21 | |
| FREE Virtual Weed Management for Small Acreages Workshop | Hello- Please see the attached announcement about "FREE VIRTUAL WEED MANAGEMENT FOR SMALL ACREAGES WORKSHOP" to be held on May 25, 2021 @6:00 - 7:30pm PST! Thank you. | 4/21/21 | |
| Virtual 2021 SOD BLITZ | Hello- Please see the attached announcement about "VIRTUAL 2021 SOD BLITZ" to be held on May 15th - 17th, 2021! Thank you. | 4/21/21 | |
| The Vertebrate Pest Council Virtual Workshop | Hello- Please see the attached announcement about "THE VERTEBRATE PEST COUNCIL VIRTUAL WORKSHOP" to be held on March 30 - April 1, 2021 @8:00am -10:00am PST! Thank you. | 3/16/21 | |
| 19th Annual Continuing Education Seminar for Ranchers | Hello- Please see the attachment for information about "19TH ANNUAL CONTINUING EDUCATION SEMINAR FOR RANCHERS via ZOOM - San Benito County Weed Management Area" to be held on December 3, 2020 @8:00am-11:40am! Thank you. | 11/30/20 | |
| Managing Weeds in Grasslands and Rangelands in the Context of Fire in California | Hello- Please see the attachment for information about "MANAGING WEEDS IN GRASSLANDS AND RANGELANDS IN THE CONTEXT OF FIRE IN CALIFORNIA" to be held on November 18, 2020 @9:00am-12:00pm! | 11/4/20 | |
| How to Control California Ground Squirrels | Hello- Please see the attachment for information about "HOW TO CONTROL CALIFORNIA GROUND SQUIRRELS WORKSHOP" to be held on November 18 & 19, 2020! English Workshop: Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 @8:30-11:00am Spanish Workshop: Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 @8:30-11:00am | 10/19/20 | |
| Presentations for Central Coast Rangeland Research Updates | Hi We just posted the Central Coast Rangeland Research Update presentations on our website, which was held on 9/29/2020. Thank you! | 10/2/20 | |
| Virtual Central Coast Rangeland Research Updates | Hello- Please see the attachment for information about "CENTRAL COAST RANGELAND RESEARCH UPDATES IN WEBINAR" to be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2020! Thank you. | 9/17/20 | |
| Cattle Grazing Reduces Fire Risk and Severity | Hello- Please see the attachment for information about "CATTLE GRAZING REDUCES FIRE RISK AND SEVERITY". Thank you. | 9/10/20 | |
| Farm Agency Announcement August 2020 | Hello- Please see the attachment for information about "FARM AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT, AUGUST 2020". Thank you! | 8/20/20 | |
| Public Safety Power Shutoff Online Survey - Last Reminder - | Hello- Please see the attached letter for information about "PUBLIC SAFETY POWER SHUTOFF (PSPS) ONLINE SURVEY". If you have already completed this survey, please disregard this reminder. We'd appreciate your participation in this project. Thank you. | 8/17/20 | |
| Public Safety Power Shutoff Online Survey - 3rd Reminder - | Hello- Please see the attached letter for information about "PUBLIC SAFETY POWER SHUTOFF (PSPS) ONLINE SURVEY". If you have already completed this survey, please disregard this reminder. We'd appreciate your participation in this project. Thank you. | 8/10/20 | |
| Grape Notes Blog | Hello- Please see the attachment for information about "GRAPE NOTES BLOG" written by our advisor, MARK BATTANY. Thank you! | 7/29/20 | |
| Women for the Land Learning Circle | Hello- Please see the attached flyer for information about "WOMEN FOR THE LAND LEARNING CIRCLE" to be held on Wednesday, 8/5 & 8/12 @2 - 4pm. Thank you! | 7/27/20 | |
| Public Safety Power Shutoff Online Survey - 2nd Reminder - | Hello- Please see the attached letter for information about "PUBLIC SAFETY POWER SHUTOFF (PSPS) ONLINE SURVEY". If you have already completed this survey, please disregard this reminder. We'd appreciate your participation in this project. Thank you. | 7/22/20 | |
| Grazing and Prescribed Burning for Fire Safety | Hello- Please see the attached flyer for information about "GRAZING AND PRESCRIBED BURNING FOR FIRE SAFETY" to be held on July 2nd, Thursday at 9am PDT! Thank you. | 6/30/20 | |
| Working Rangelands Wednesdays Webinar Series | Hello- Please see the attached flyer for information about "WORKING RANGELANDS WEDNESDAYS WEBINAR SERIES" to be held on June 3rd at 1pm PDT! Thank you and stay safe! | 5/29/20 | |
| Rancher Wisdom can be Improved with Science | Hello- Please see the attached article "RANCHER WISDOM CAN BE IMPROVED WITH SCIENCE" written by Jeannette Warnert, UC ANR and follow the link below to see the video. https://ucanr.edu/News/?routeName=newsstory&postnum=41158 Thank you and stay safe! | 4/20/20 | |
| Spring 2020 Newsletter | Hello, Please find our latest "SPRING 2020 NEWSLETTER". Thank you! | 4/3/20 | |
| Virtual California Oak Health Workshop | Hello- Please see the attached flyer for information about "VIRTUAL CALIFORNIA OAK HEALTH WORKSHOP" to be held on April 14th & 21st at 10:00AM! Thank you and stay safe! | 4/2/20 | |
| Information for CA Workers During COVID-19 Crisis | Hello- Please see the attached important announcement about "INFORMATION FOR CA WORKERS DURING COVID-19 CRISIS: Filing for Supplemental Pay due to Impacts on Wages". Thank you! | 3/17/20 | |
| Making the Best Use of Current Genetic Selection Tools | Hello- Please see the attached flyer for information about "MAKING THE BEST USE OF CURRENT GENETIC SELECTION TOOLS" Webinar to be held on February 27, Thursday 2020! | 2/18/20 | |
| How to Control California Ground Squirrels 2020 | Hello- Please see the attached flyer with information about"How to Control California Ground Squirrels 2020" to be held on March 17, Tuesday, 2020 in San Luis Obispo! | 1/28/20 | |
| 29th Vertebrate Pest Conference | Hello- Please see the attached flyer with information about"29th VERTEBRATE PEST CONFERENCE" to be held on March 2 - 5, 2020 in Santa Barbara! Thank you. | 1/15/20 | |
| Forage Production Report 2001 - 2019 | Happy New Year! "Forage Production Report 2001 - 2019" has been uploaded on our website. Please visit here or open the attachment to view the report. Thank you. | 1/8/20 | |
| Crunching the Numbers on Compost Field Day | Hello, Please see the attached flyer with information about"CRUNCHING THE NUMBERS ON COMPOST" FIELD DAY to be held on October 28th in Los Olivos! | 10/2/19 | |
| Summer 2019 Newsletter | Hello, Please find our latest newsletter. Thank you!
| 9/16/19 | |
| Central Coast Rangelands Workshop | Hello, Please see the attached flyer with information about CENTRAL COAST RANGELANDS WORKSHOP to be held on September 12th in San Luis Obispo! | 8/21/19 | |
| Rangeland Management and Erosion Prevention Workshop | Hello, Please see the attached flyer with information about RANGELAND MANAGEMENT AND EROSION PREVENTION WORKSHOP to be held on September 5th in Paso Robles! | 8/15/19 | |
| Stockmanship for Pasture Management Workshop | Hello, Please see the attached flyer with information about STOCKMANSHIP FOR PASTURE MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP to be held on July 19-21 in Palmdale! | 6/18/19 | |
| Prescribed Fire Workshop in San Benito County | Hello, Please see the attached flyer with information about PRESCRIBED FIRE WORKSHOP to be held on June 5 in Hollister & June 6, 2019 in King City (Bitterwater)! | 5/21/19 | |
| Assessing & Managing California Rangeland Health and Soils | Hello, Please see the attached flyer with information about ASSESSING & MANAGING CALIFORNIA RANGELAND HEALTH AND SOILS (FREE WORKSHOP) to be held on June 3rd, 2019 in Ted Chamberlin Ranch, Los Olivos! | 5/20/19 | |
| Water Measurement & Reporting Course | Hello, Please see the attached flyer with information about WATER MEASUREMENT & REPORTING COURSE TRAINING to be held on June 7 in Santa Ynez! | 5/6/19 | |
| APR 20 RANCH FIELD DAY POSTPONED | Hello, Due to low registration, the decision was made to postpone this "Ranch Field Day" We will let you know once we set up a new date. Thank you for your understanding and our apologies for the inconvenience. | 4/17/19 | |
| Sudden Oak Death - SOD BLITZ | Hello, Please see the attached flyer with information about SUDDEN OAK DEATH - SOD BLITZ to be held on May 3 in Atascadero and on May 4 in San Luis Obispo! | 4/11/19 | |
| Ranch Field Day | Please see the attached updated flyer with information about Bitterwater Land Field Day to be held on April 20 at a San Luis Obispo County Ranch! We have added "driving direction". | 4/4/19 | |
| Range Improvement Association Annual Meeting & BBQ | Hi, the flyer that was just sent to you had the wrong year. Please see the attached correct flyer with information about Range Improvement Association Annual Meeting & BBQ to be held on April 5 in Arroyo Grande! | 3/13/19 | |
| Upcoming Meeting information | Hello, For your information, I'm sending you an announcement for upcoming Cal-Pac SRM Meeting. Please see attachment. Thank you!
| 2/28/19 | |
| How to Control California Ground Squirrels | Please see the attached flyer with information about 2019 How to Control California Ground Squirrels to be held on March 26 in San Luis Obispo! AGENDA 08:30-08:45 Registration, Welcome 08:45-09:45 David Headrick, Ph.D. Professor Cal Poly "Developing an Integrated Pest Management Plan, Control of Ground Squirrels using Bait, Burrow Fumigation, and other Methods" 09:45-10:15 David Kratville, Senior Environmental Scientist, CDFA "Safe and Legal Use of CDFA Baits" 10:15–10:45 Laura Ramage, Agriculture Inspector/Biologist, SLO County "Vertebrate Pest Control Laws and Regulations" 10:45-11:00 Royce Larsen, Ph.D. UCCE San Luis Obispo County "Conclusion followed by question/answer session" (Time extended as needed/wanted)
| 2/25/19 | |
| 2019 CA Rangelend Climate & Drought Workshops | Please see the attached flier with information about 2019 CA Rangeland Climate & Drought Workshops Weather, Grass and Drought: Planning for Uncertainty to be held on February 6 in Solvang & February 12 in Loomis! | 1/14/19 | |
| Announcement: Water Measurement Class | Hello The water measurement class is coming to King City on October 24. The flyer for the event is attached. Thank you! | 10/10/18 | |
| Announcement: Live Stock & Range Symposium | Please see the attached flier with information about 2018 LIVE STOCK & RANGE SYMPOSIUM to be held on November 8 in Santa Maria & November 9 in Santa Paula! Thank you! | 10/3/18 | |
| Beef Quality Assurance Transportation | Please see the attached flier with information about the upcoming Beef Quality Assurance Transportation Workshop on May 23, 2018. Thank you! | 5/7/18 | |
| Annual Meeting and BBQ Announcement | Please see the attached flier with information about ANNUAL MEETING AND BBQ to be held on APR 13, FRIDAY! Thank you! | 4/10/18 | |
| New issues of Range, Livestock, Watershed, Oaks & Announcements | Please see the attached flier with information about the 13th ANNUAL CAMBRIA WILDFLOWER SHOW to be held on Apr 28 & 29! Thank you! | 4/3/18 | |
| 2018 Sudden Oak Death Meeting - SOD Blitz | The SOD Blitz is one of the best ways to know when the pathogen arrives in SLO County. The sooner we know, the sooner we can develop effective management strategies to prevent oak trees from dying and altering the vegetation composition and susceptibility to wildfire. The attached flyer gives the dates and locations for this year's SOD Blitz meetings and collection of Sudden Oak Death leaf samples. | 3/27/18 | |
| 2018 California Beef Cattle Grazing School | Please see the attached flier with information about the upcoming 2018 California Beef Cattle Grazing School. Thank you! | 3/22/18 | |
| Ground Squirrel Workshop | Please see the attached flyer about the upcoming workshop on California ground squirrels. Thank you! | 2/5/18 | |
| 6 Rural Roads Workshop | Please see the attached flier for the upcoming Workshop on Maintaining and Improving Rural Roads. | 11/9/17 | |
| Beef Cow Workshop | Please see the attached flier for the upcoming Beef Cow Workshop. | 8/16/17 | |
| Spring 2017 Newsletter | 5/17/17 | ||
| Stockmanship - Stewardship | 5/2/17 | ||
| SOD Blitz Meeting Announcement | 5/1/17 | ||
| 2017 SOD Blitz Information Meeting | DOCX | 4/28/17 | |
| Groundwater Recharge Workshop | Please see attached Announcement for the Groundwater Recharge Workshop | 4/28/17 | |
| RIA BBQ | 3/28/17 | ||
| Ground Squirrel Workshop | 3/15/17 | ||
| Ground Squirrel Workshop | Please see the attached flier with information about the upcoming Ground Squirrel Workshop. Thank you! | 3/1/17 | |
| Ground Squirrel Workshop | Please see the attached flier with information about the upcoming Ground Squirrel Workshop. Thank you! | 3/1/17 | |
| Ground Squirrel Workshop | Please see the attached flier with information about the upcoming Ground Squirrel Workshop. Thank you! | 3/1/17 | |
| Ground Squirrel Workshop | Please see the attached flier for information on the upcoming Ground Squirrel Workshop. Thank You! | 3/1/17 | |
| Ground Squirrel Workshop | Attached is a flier with the upcoming Ground Squirrel Workshop information. Thank you | 3/1/17 | |
| Ground Squirrel Workshop | Attached is a flier with the upcoming Ground Squirrel Workshop information. Thank you | 3/1/17 | |
| Ground Squirrel Workshop | Attached is a flier with the upcoming Ground Squirrel Workshop information. Thank you | 3/1/17 | |
| Ground Squirrel Workshop | Attached is a flier with the upcoming Ground Squirrel Workshop information. Thank you | 3/1/17 | |
| Ground Squirrel Workshop | Attached is a flier with the upcoming Ground Squirrel Workshop information. Thank you | 3/1/17 | |
| Ground Squirrel Workshop | Attached is a flier with the upcoming Ground Squirrel Workshop information. Thank you | 3/1/17 | |
| Ground Squirrel Workshop | Attached is a flier with the upcoming Ground Squirrel Workshop information. Thank you | 3/1/17 | |
| Ground Squirrel Workshop | Attached is a flier with the upcoming Ground Squirrel Workshop information. Thank you | 3/1/17 | |
| Ranching Sustainability | Please use the link below for information and materials regarding Ranching Sustainability. The link in the attached flier appears to be broken. However the link to register is intact. Sorry for any inconvenience. Thank you! | 2/14/17 | |
| February 14, 2017 | Please use the link below for information and materials regarding Ranching Sustainability. The link in the attached flier appears to be broken. However the link to register is intact. Sorry for any inconvenience. Thank you! | 2/14/17 | |
| Ranching Sustainability Workshop March 9, 2017 | Please see the attached flier containing information and link to registration for the upcoming Ranching Sustainability Workshop.
Thank you | 2/14/17 | |
| Knocking Out Noxious Weeds on Rangelands | 10/11/16 | ||
| Ranching Sustainability Workshop March 9, 2017 | Please see the attached flier containing information and link to registration for the upcoming Ranching Sustainability Workshop.
Thank you | 2/14/17 | |
| Facts about Oak Galls | Please see the attached information about Oak Galls | 9/28/16 | |
| Wild Pig Damage Survey | Please see the attached information about wild pigs. | 8/25/16 | |
| Preserving the Cowboy Side of Calif - Field Day | Please see the attached flier regarding information on the upcoming Ranching Lifestyle Field Day "Cowboy Side of California" | 8/10/16 | |
| Winter 2016 | 2/19/16 | ||
| Spring/Summer 2015 | 6/1/15 | ||
| RSA Workshop Announcement | Click on the link for details and to register!
| 9/11/14 | |
| Summer 2014 | 7/17/14 | ||
| Winter 2014 | Ground squirrel and drought issues, workshop meetings and more... | 1/15/14 | |
| "Ties to the Land" Workshop | Learn simple techniques on how to pass land and its legacy on to the next generation! Click on the attached for details and to register. | 5/30/13 | |
| Summer 2013 | Early Leaf Drop on Central Coast Oaks, Labeling Changes for Rodent Baits, Ranching Sustainability Analysis Workshop and more... | 7/26/13 | |
| E coli Workshop | Workshop: E Coli Research related to Livestock, Wildlife, and Leafy Green Production Monday March 18, 2013 8:00am to Noon in Templeton. Please click on the link for details and to register. Hope to see you there! | 2/15/13 | |
| Winter 2013 | Megastorms, Acute Death in Neonatal Beef, Tannins- are They Good or Bad? and much more... | 1/3/13 | |
| July 25 Workshop-Squirrel Control | ...a workshop hosted by the University of California Cooperative Extension and the San Luis Obispo County Agricultural Commissioner "How to Control Ground Squirrels for Orchards, Vineyards, Pastures, and Rangelands" See the attached for details | 7/5/12 | |
| Newsletter article correction | Please see the attached document which provides a better version of the charts that were included in the Spring Newsletter article entiled, "Droughts or Floods, Which will it be." Our apologies for the printing glitch. | 3/23/12 | |
| Spring 2012 | Soil Food Web, Floods or Drought? Announcements and more... | 3/9/12 | |
| Winter 2011 | A new Strategy for Blue Oaks, Conservation and Management of Rangelands, Better nutrition and weight gain for animals? and more... | 11/21/11 | |
| Oak Woodland Management Workshop | Workshop fee: $10.00 (includes morning snack and lunch) | 9/14/11 | |
| Winter Annual Field Crops Meeting Aug. 24, 2011 | Topic: New Potential for Winter Annual Field Crops in Monterey and San Luis Obispo Counties | 8/16/11 | |
| Spring 2011 | The "Waterboxx," Native Tree Committee, Habitat Conservation, Meeting Announcement and more... | 6/8/11 | |
| April 8 Water Quality and Ranching Workshop | Ken Tate and Rob Atwill (University of California, Davis) will be discussing their research investigating pollution of surface waters by fecal wastes originating from grazing lands. Topics will include concerns over animal health, and water quality for human uses (recreation, drinking, and irrigation of fresh food crops); sources of these pollutants (i.e., wildlife, livestock, humans); the management of environmental conditions which create risk; and the management options available to reduce these risks. | 4/4/11 | |
| Fall 2010 | Range Management and Water Quality, Animal Disease Response and more.. | 11/5/10 | |
| Preparing For Drought Workshop | Upcoming workshop on October 28, 2010! Preparing for Drought on Rangeland, Looking at short and long-term weather patterns with John Lindsey, PG&E Meteorologist, Ten years of forage data, Protecting soil and erosion control, Impacts on wildlife and much more... | 9/30/10 | |
| "Slow Down Water" RSA Tailgate, 28 Sept 2010 | a morning ranch tailgate workshop on - erosion control and - a Ranching Sustainability Analysis (RSA) self-assessment exercise 28 Sept 2010 at the V6 Ranch in Parkfield FREE! | 9/10/10 | |
| Agritourism workshop, 22 Sept 2010 | Alternative Ranching Enterprises Rancher Perspectives Evaluating Your Resources Permits, Regulations, and Risk Management Business Planning, Marketing, and Promotions Optional Tour of Camatta Ranch | 8/26/10 | |
| Grazing Values workshop, 21 June 2010 | Amenities and Other Public Values Ecosystem Services Sustainable Food Systems Rancher Perspectives Panel Discussion | 6/16/10 | |
| Trail Cameras workshop, 25 May 2010 | Viewing Wildlife with Trail Cameras Rural Crime Prevention How to Choose & Use Trail Cameras Examples on the Miller Moth Ranch | 4/21/10 | |
| Livestock & Weeds workshop, 29 April 2010 | Livestock Foraging Behavior Training Livestock to Eat Weeds Demonstration of Livestock-Weed Trials by Cal Poly students | 3/25/10 | |
| Spring 2010 | New Antibiotics for Cattle Chicago Climate Exchange Soil Carbon Sequestration Upcoming Workshops | 3/25/10 | |
| Ranchers Workshop-Dec 9th | Oak Regeneration, EQIP Projects, Ranching Sustainability Analysis, Rangeland Photo Monitoring, Assessing Residual Dry Matter, CCRC Monitoring | 11/17/09 | |
| Rancher's Workshop-May 27th! | Ranching Sustainability Self-assessment Project, BEHAVE Program, History of Grasslands Workshop | 5/15/09 | |
| Spring 2009 | Announcements The BEHAVE Program at USU Prepare for Bad Fly Season in 2009 Farm Water Quality Program Update | 5/7/09 | |
| Winter 2007 | -Cattle Health -Drought in Oak Woodland -Drought and Acorns -Cattle Distribution -Drought and Grazing | 11/14/08 | |
| Summer 2007 | * Steelhead in the UpperSalinas Watershed * Meet Amy Breschini | 7/15/08 | |
| Trees, Streams and Fish in Upper Salinas River Workshop | 6/18/08 | ||
| August 2006 | Central Coast Oak Survey UCD Vet News | 1/15/08 | |
| AFRICIANIZED HONEY BEES-Press Release | NEWS RELEASE from the San Luis Obispo Agriculture Commissioner's office on the Africianized Honey Bees. | 11/8/10 | |
| FORAGING BEHAVIOR -- WORKSHOP | FORAGING BEHAVIOR: Managing to Survive in a World of Change. This workshop will feature the new book "Foraging Behavior: Managing to Survive in a World of change" which covers Behavioral Principals for Human, Animal, Vegetation, and Ecosystem Management by Dr. Frederick Provenza. We will present new research on Principals of changing animal behavior, people, and ecosystems. | 11/8/10 | |
| October 2005 | - Announcements - Trichomonosis Update - Livestock Pond Fee Update - SWRCB News Release on Fees - Rainfall and Forage Variability | 11/8/10 | |
| March 2005 | - Announcements - Livestock Cloning - The Role of Fire in Rangeland Management - West Nile Virus Update - Farm Water Quality Short Courses | 11/8/10 | |
| August 2004 | - Announcements o Conditional Waiver o Native Tree Award - Update on the Ranch Water Quality Short Course - Stock Pond Fee | 4/28/09 | |
| Winter 2004 | - Annoucements - Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy - West Nile Virus Update - Fire Effects in Oak Woodlands - Average Rainfall & Perennial grass seeding | 11/8/10 | |
| October 2003 | · Announcements · West Nile Virus Update · Reproductive Performance · Range Seeding · Perennial Grass Seeding Risks · Preventing Erosion This Winter | 11/8/10 | |
| July 2003 | - Living with Fire - BSE: What's The Latest - Pine Needle Abortion - Locoweed Toxicity | 11/8/10 | |
| February 2003 | -Announcements -Sudden Oak Death Symposium -New Drug for Pneumonia -Bovine Tuberculosis in California -Rainfall Records in Paso Robles | 11/8/10 | |
| July 2002 | - Announcements - Pinkeye Therapy - Agri-tourism - Drought and Climate Change | 11/8/10 | |
| July 2001 | -Invasive Noxious Weeds -Another Approach to Weaning Your Calves -The California Trichomoniasis Control Program -Voluntary Testing Reportable Disease -Mandatory Testing of Imported Bulls | 11/8/10 | |
| March 2001 | -Range Improvement Annual Meeting -Grazing Study on Intermittent Streams -Forest Plan Revision -Ranch Water Quality Short Course | 2/12/09 | |
| March 2002 | -Annoucements -Control Burns -Riparian Literature -Weaning | 8/19/08 | |
| November 2001 | - Anthrax - Watershed Management and Non-Point Source Pollution - Biosecurity Considerations for Ranches | 8/19/08 |