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.
2024 Practical Training of Nitrogen Planning and Management in Organic Production of Annual Crops!
Oct 29, 2024
Join us this year for the 2024 Practical Training of Nitrogen Planning and Management in Organic Production of Annual Crops!
Virtual Event
Cost: $30 (No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Please email us to inquire)
Limited to 80 attendees. Register soon!
Habrá traducción al Español - Live Spanish Translation will be provided
Continuing Education:
Earn 8 hours of CDFA-INMTP continuing education credits (formerly CURES CE Credits)
Earn 8 hours CCA credit
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.
Who should enroll? Growers, CCAs, PCAs and other agricultural professionals who are interested in learning about nitrogen management in organic production are encouraged to enroll.
Click here to Register! https://na.eventscloud.com/2024nitrogen
For more information contact:
Maria Alvarez, Logistics Coordinator, anrprogramsupport@ucanr.edu ,
530-750-1361
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Fall 2024 Newsletter
Sep 30, 2024
Hello,
Please see attached "Fall 2024 Newsletter"
Thank you!
Download (9,939KB PDF)
Central Coast Rangeland Coalition Fall Workshop- October 17,2024
Sep 18, 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
Download (1,461KB PDF)
UCCE offers Water Measurement Training 9/13/24 in Salinas: Updated Flyer
Aug 22, 2024
UCCE offers Water Measurement Training
September 13, 2024
1 :OOpm to 5:00pm
UC Cooperative Extension Conference Room
1432 Abbott St., Salinas
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:
• clarify reporting requirements for ranches.
• understand what meters are appropriate for different situations.
• learn how to determine measurement equipment accuracy.
• develop an understanding of measurement weirs.
• learn how to calculate and report volume from flow data.
Limited to 30 people. Register now!
Pre-registration is required - $30 registration fee.
visit https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=43495
Questions: email Forero at lcforero@ucanr.edu or Sara Jaimes at sbjaimes@ucanr.edu
Download (136KB PDF)
UCCE offers Water Measurement Training Sept. 13 in Salinas
Aug 21, 2024
UCCE offers Water Measurement Training
September 13,2024 in Salinas
1:00pm to 5:00pm
UC Cooperative Extension Conference Room at 1432 Abbott Street in Salinas.
CONTACT: Pam Kan-Rice, (510) 206-3476, pam.kanrice@ucanr.edu
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:
• clarify reporting requirements for ranches.
• understand what meters are appropriate for different situations.
• learn how to determine measurement equipment accuracy.
• develop an understanding of measurement weirs.
• learn how to calculate and report volume from flow data.
Limited to 30 people. Register Soon
Pre-registration is required .$30 To register,
visit https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=43495.
Questions: email Forero at lcforero@ucanr.edu or Sara Jaimes at sbjaimes@ucanr.edu
Please see attached flyer
Download (221KB PDF)
California Forest Stewardship Workshop: San Luis Obispo County
Aug 7, 2024
Register now for a California Forest Stewardship Workshop:
San Luis Obispo County
Online beginning August 27th–October 22nd 2024 and
in-person Saturday, September 21st in
San Luis Obispo County
Join the workshop to understand and protect your forests by developing a Forest Management Plan. Topics include:
Forest management objectives and planning
Forest health, insects and disease
Forest and fire ecology, wildlife, watersheds
Fuels reduction and forest resource marketing
Mapping, inventory and silviculture
Project development & permitting
Getting professional help and cost-share opportunities
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:
http://ucanr.edu/forestryworkshops/
Scholarship funding for registration fee is available.
For questions, contact Kim Ingram, kcingram@ucanr.edu .
Download (338KB PDF)
State Certified Prescribed Burn Boss Refresher Course
Aug 7, 2024
PROMETHEUS FIRE CONSULTING LLC
Offered in Association with
SOUTH BAY REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING
CONSORTIUM
Present:
STATE-CERTIFIED PRESCRIBED FIRE BURN BOSS
REFRESHER COURSE
DATE:
09/16/2024
TIME:
0900 - 1300
LOCATION:
Students will access the course virtually
through Google Meet.
*Gmail account is not required to join
COST:
$140.00
TO REGISTER:
Call or e-mail South Bay Regional Public
Safety Training Consortium
(408) 229-4299
firereservations@theacademy.ca.gov
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course satisfies the annual refresher requirement for State-
Certified Prescribed Fire Burn Boss.
This four-hour refresher will cover legislative and legal updates as
well as discuss evolving issues and best practices in prescribed
fire.
PREREQUISITE:
Must have taken the full forty-hour State-Certified Prescribed Fire
Burn Boss. Course is only required if individual is certified by SFT. If still awaiting certification, it is not yet required.
INSTRUCTOR:
Phillip Dye, Prometheus Fire Consulting
Email: phil@prometheusfireconsulting.com
Cell: (408) 807-1963
Download (161KB PDF)
Announcement: California Rangeland Trust: Conserving Your Legacy : June 5,2024
May 20, 2024
Reminder: California Rangeland Trust: Conserving Your Legacy
June 5, 2024 | 8 AM - 1 PM
SLO Farm Bureau Office
4875 Morabito Pl
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$25 includes lunch from Firestone Grill
More information: Please visit our website or contact Robin Hanson, rhanson@rangelandtrust.org
Please see attached flyer
Download (650KB PDF)
How to Control California Ground Squirrels & Gophers !
May 8, 2024
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
Download (802KB PDF)
California Rangeland Trust: Conserving Your Legacy
Apr 19, 2024
Please see attached flyer:
Conserving Your Legacy
June 5, 2024 8 AM - 1 PM
SLO FARM BUREAU OFFICE
4875 Morabito Place, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
$25 includes lunch from Firestone Grill
More Information : Contact Robin Hanson, rhanson@rangelandtrust.org
Download (3,488KB PDF)
SLO County Range Improvement Association Annual Meeting & BBQ :Date Correction
Apr 16, 2024
PLEASE NOTE THE CORRECTION TO May 2,2024
San Luis Obispo County Range Improvement Association
Annual Meeting & BBQ
Place: Arroyo Grande Association Hall
707 Huasna Rd. Arroyo Grande
Date: Thursday, May 2, 2024
Time: 6:00pm Social Hour 7:00pm Dinner
Cost: Dinner- $20.00
Annual Dues/Become a member! $10.00
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,
805-467-3772, or at daleevenson50@gmail.com
Download (323KB PDF)
2024 SOD BLITZ
Apr 16, 2024
2024 SOD BLITZ
The training can be done anytime at www.sodblitz.org
and packets will be available for pick up and drop off at San Luis Obispo Agricultural Commissioners Offices at Templeton and San Luis Obispo.
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 Agricultural Commissioner’s Office –2156 Sierra Way # A, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Drive around to the parking lot in the back.Follow signs and look for plastic bin near back door by the picnic table on the Johnson Ave side of the building.
•Hours: Friday, May 24th after 1:00PM through Tuesday morning, May 28th at 10:00AM –Available ALL HOURS.
San Luis Obispo Agriculture Department in Templeton
350 N Main St, Templeton, CA 93465. Bin will be located outside by the front doors.
•Hours: Friday, May 24th after 1:00PM through Tuesday morning, May 28th at 10:00AM –Available ALL HOURS.
Collecting–Saturday, Sunday & Monday –May 25, 26, 27. All of the materials necessary for the training and the collecting will be provided.
Download (347KB PDF)
New Small Acreage Landowners Website
Mar 6, 2024
Hello,
Please see the attached "Small Acreage Landowners Website Flyer".
Thank you!
Download (518KB PDF)
2024 Cattle Health Webinar Series
Feb 6, 2024
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 6, 2024
Foothill Abortion Management Options and Vaccine
February 13, 2024
Beef Cattle Mineral Health
February 20, 2024
Neonatal Beef Calf Health
February 27, 2024
Cattle AI Tips for Herd Improvement
Download (122KB PDF)
Free Webinar: Introducing the California Rancher Sustainability Assessment
Jan 25, 2024
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.
Want to know more? Please join us!
Click here to register and receive the Zoom link for the webinar!
Download (626KB PDF)
UC BEEF CATTLE SYMPOSIUM 2024@ UC DAVIS GLADYS VALLEY HALL
Jan 24, 2024
UC BEEF CATTLE SYMPOSIUM 2024@ UC DAVIS GLADYS VALLEY HALL
Saturday, March 16, 2024 | 8:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Registration Now Open!!
Symposium includes general morning session and breakout sessions in the afternoon.
Registration (Individual only):
General: $35 until March 3rd | $45 beginning March 4th Students: $15 Members of UC Davis Young Cattlemen’s Association and UC Davis F.A.R.M. Club: $0
Registration Closes on March 11th
Click here to Register!
Click here for the Agenda
Click here for Parking and Driving Instructions
Topics include:
•Cattle methane emissions and reduction strategies
•Communicating contested science
•Consumer perspectives of the beef industry
•Grass versus grain finishing beef cattle
•Emerging breeding technologies
•Beef cattle health update
•Newborn beef calf health
•Beef carcass evaluation
•Meat tasting comparisons
•Beef Quality Assurance training
Download (379KB PDF)
Winter 2023 Newsletter
Dec 19, 2023
Hello,
Please see attached "Winter 2023 Newsletter"
Thank you!
Download (1,181KB PDF)
UPDATE: Irrigated Pasture Improvements Field Day
Oct 11, 2023
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
An
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.
*Lunch will be provided by Barenburg USA
Download (824KB PDF)
Irrigated Pasture Improvements Field Day Registration
Oct 10, 2023
Announcing
An
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
Download (824KB PDF)
How to Control California Ground Squirrels & Gophers !
Aug 29, 2023
How to Control
California Ground Squirrels
& Gophers !
A Free Workshop for Commercial Agriculture
Friday, September 29,2023 8:30am—11:00am
In-Person at Heilmann Regional Park, Atascadero, Blue Oak Area
Topics covered:
Gophers
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
Continuing Education Hours Available
1 hour Laws and Regs, 1.5 hour Other
Register at:
Ground Squirrel & Gopher Registration
Or call Mary at 805-781-5940
Download (344KB PDF)
Summer 2023 Newsletter
Jul 27, 2023
Hello ,
Please see attached "Summer 2023 Newsletter"
Thank you!
Download (3,285KB PDF)
Vesicular Stomatitis Virus: An Unwelcome Guest in Livestock’s Mouth
Jul 21, 2023
Vesicular Stomatitis Virus: An Unwelcome Guest in Livestock’s Mouth
Dr. Gabriele Maier, Professor of Extension, Beef Cattle Herd Health and Production, UC Davis
Dr. Roselle Busch, Professor of Extension, Sheep and Goat Herd Health and Production, UC Davis
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.
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Buying Livestock Drugs in California
Jul 14, 2023
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.
Download (152KB PDF)
6/22/23 Most recent VSV Situation Report Attached Below
Jun 29, 2023
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.
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Ecological Management of Fire-Prone Landscapes: Prescribed Grazing in the Ojai Valley
May 1, 2023
California Board of Forestry & Fire Protection's Range Management Advisory Committee Presents
ECOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT OF FIRE-PRONE LANDSCAPES
MAY 16TH, 2023
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
LEARN ABOUT THE OJAI VALLEY
COMMUNITY SUPPORTED GRAZING PROGRAM
Join us on a field-day to learn about the OV Fire Safe Council's multi-stakeholder approach to community-scale, fire-safety and ecological resilience with graziers, fire fighters, ecologists, natural resource experts, community organizations, and U.C. Cooperative Extension.
Register Here:
Download (1,094KB PDF)
TARGETED GRAZING FIELD DAY & SAN BENITO WORKING LANDSCAPES GROUP MEETING
May 1, 2023
TARGETED GRAZING FIELD DAY & SAN BENITO
WORKING LANDSCAPES GROUP MEETING
Friday,May 5th, 2023
MORNING
FIELD TOUR: Evaluating the Effects of Targeted Grazing
Liz Reikowski, Willow Creek Land and Cattle, has conducted
her own research on grazing leases in south San Benito County
with funding from a Sustainable Agriculture Research &
Education (SARE) grant. This rancher-led project, Adding value
to grassfed cattle operations by restoring rangeland health with
targeted grazing on California' s Central Coast, is evaluating the
effects of targeted, rotational grazing to control weeds and
support native plants on two ranches. Liz, her brother Matt,
and partner Blake Duncan will share findings and demonstrate
rotational grazing techniques at a historic ranch near
Pinnacles National Park.
AFTERNOON
San Benito Working Landscapes Group Partner Roundtable
Methods and findings from a 3-year rancher-led research project supported by Western SARE
The partner roundtable is a great opportunity for ranchers, landowners, agencies, organizations, and
local elected leaders to share updates related to the conservation of and on working agricultural lands
in the San Benito County area.
See attached Flyer
Download (1,633KB PDF)
Spring 2023 Newsletter
Apr 28, 2023
Hello,
Please See Attached "Spring 2023 Newsletter"
Thank you!
Download (2,424KB PDF)
UC Seeks Feedback on Wildfire Impacts
Apr 18, 2023
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
Download (145KB PDF)
2023 SOD BLITZ
Apr 12, 2023
2023 SOD BLITZ
May 5th – May 9th
The tree disease Sudden Oak Death (SOD) is killing millions of oaks in California and Oregon with the southernmost known location at the Monterey/San Luis Obispo County border. Early detection on bay laurel trees is key to slowing the SOD epidemic. SOD-infected oaks can also burn
very hot, increasing fire intensity around them. In 2020, the aggressive EU1 strain of the SOD pathogen (Phytophthora ramorum) was found for the first time in northern California and its pivotal we know if this strain is elsewhere. Because of the biology of this pathogen, requiring rainfall to spread, the 2023 SOD Blitzes will probably be the most important ones we have ever had. In 2019, P. ramorum has been found in 3 streams in San Luis Obispo County but not on vegetation, so continuing to survey especially this year on bay laurel is especially critical.
Each person is required to take a short training in order to participate in the SOD BLITZ, the training is provided online at www.sodblitz.org.
Please register with us locally in order to provide enough collecting packet
Download
(569KB PDF)
Registration: https://ucanr.ed
California Climate Smart Agriculture Survey for Ranchers
Mar 24, 2023
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.
Participation is voluntary and responses will be kept confidential; responses will be aggregated and shared in reports, academic papers, and presentations.
We expect the survey to take approximately 20 minutes. As a thank you, you can choose to enter a drawing to win one of forty $50 gift cards to Amazon (details at the end of survey).
Please click bit.ly/ranchersurvey to take the survey.
Download (262KB PDF)
Virtual Workshop: Ag/Livestock Pass Disaster Access Program Development and Successes
Jan 5, 2023
Virtual Workshop:
Ag/Livestock Pass Disaster Access
Program Development and Successes
January 18, 2023 1:30-3:30pm
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
Buzz Landon, Butte County beekeeper ,Tracy Schohr, UC Cooperative Extension Livestock & Natural Resource Advisor, Matthew Shapero, UC Cooperative Extension Livestock & Range advisor ,Grace Woodmansee, UC Cooperative Extension Livestock & Natural Resource Advisor,Anthony Stornetta, Santa Barbara County Fire Battalion Chief / CCA Fire Sub-committee Chair Katharine Quist, Butte County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office Julie Powell, Sargent, California Highway Patrol To register: http://ucanr.edu/agpassweb
This workshop will be offered live and will not be recorded for later viewing
Download (1,324KB PDF)
Winter 2022 Newsletter
Dec 19, 2022
Hello,
Please See Attached "Winter 2022 Newsletter"
Thank you!
Download (1,481KB PDF)
How to Control California Ground Squirrels: A Free Workshop for Commercial Agriculture
Nov 16, 2022
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:
- Squirrel Biology
- IPM Plan
- Using Bait, Carbon Monoxide and more options
- Review of CDFA Bait labels
- 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
Continuing Education Hours Available:
1 hour Laws and Regs, 1 hour Other
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
And the San Luis Obispo County Agricultural Commissioner
Download (359KB PDF)
REMINDER: 2022 Livestock & Range Symposium, November 2nd in Santa Barbara County
Oct 24, 2022
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:
- Wenjing Xu, Ph.D., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, “The Wires that Shape the World: Fence Ecology and Conservation in Rangelands”
- Elizabeth Reikowski, San Benito County rancher, “Using electric fencing to improve rangeland health and lower operational costs”
- Nathaniel Slinkert, Senior Project Manager, Vence Corp., “Virtual Fencing for Livestock and Rangeland Management”
- Mike Williams, Los Angeles County rancher “Stockmanship in Pasture Management&
Download (1,209KB PDF)
2022 Livestock & Range Symposium
Oct 5, 2022
Join UC Cooperative Extension for a symposium featuring
current research and practices regarding ranch and livestock
fencing. Speakers and presentation topics will include:
• Wenjing Xu, Ph.D., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
“The Wires that Shape the World: Fence Ecology and Conservation in Rangelands”
• Elizabeth Reikowski, San Benito County rancher
“Using electric fencing to improve rangeland health and lower operational costs”
• Nathaniel Slinkert, Senior Project Manager, Vence Corp.
“Virtual Fencing for Livestock and Rangeland Management”
• Mike Williams, Los Angeles County rancher
“Stockmanship in Pasture Management”
Cost is $50 pre-registration; $60 at the door (meal included)
To register: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=39138
For more information contact Matthew at (805) 645-1475 or mwkshapero@ucanr.edu
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Monterey County Rangeland Carbon Sequestration
Aug 29, 2022
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,
funding opportunities for management practices, and how ranchers
have contributed to carbon sequestration and can continue to help!
Date:September 22, 2022
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:30PM
Venue:Lunch Provided
Via Zoom or UCCE
Conference Room
1432 Abbott Street
Salinas, CA 93901
Download (924KB PDF)
Free Workshop on E.coli 0157 on August 23,2022
Aug 3, 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
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Summer 2022 Newsletter
Jun 28, 2022
Hello,
Please see attached "Summer 2022 Newsletter"
Thank you!
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2022 Farm Service Agency County Committee Nominations
Jun 16, 2022
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:
2022 HOW TO CONTROL CALIFORNIA GROUND SQUIRRELS" workshop
Jun 15, 2022
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!
Download (557KB PDF)
2022 RIA Annual Meeting & BBQ
Jun 8, 2022
Hello,
Please see the attached flyer about "2022 RIA Annual Meeting & BBQ" on June 23, 2022, @7pm.
Thank you!
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Cancellation Notice - Range Improvement Association
May 24, 2022
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.
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RIA Annual Meeting & BBQ
May 17, 2022
Hello,
Please see the attached flyer about "2022 RIA Annual Meeting & BBQ" on May 26, 2022, @7pm.
Thank you!
Download (238KB PDF)
Weed Management Workshop
May 16, 2022
Hello,
Please see the attached flyer about "Weed Management Workshop" Online Training on May 18, 2022, 9am-noon!
Thank you!
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2022 SOD (Sudden Oak Death) BLITZ
Apr 4, 2022
Hello,
Please see the attached flyer about "2022 SOD (Sudden Oak Death) BLITZ" workshop on April 29 - May 1, 2022.
Thank you!
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USDA to Provide Payments to Livestock Producers Impacted by Drought or Wildfire
Apr 4, 2022
Hello,
Please see the attached announcement about "USDA to Provide Payments to Livestock Producers Impacted by Drought or Wildfire"
Thank you!
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Emergency Livestock Relief Program
Apr 4, 2022
Hello,
Please see the attached announcement about "Emergency Livestock Relief Program".
Thank you!
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Forum: Expanding Market Opportunities for Meat Processing
Jan 25, 2022
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!
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Virtual Water Measurement and Reporting Courses
Oct 7, 2021
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!
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Managing Weeds in Grasslands and Rangelands
Oct 7, 2021
Hello,
Please see the attached flyer about "MANAGING WEEDS IN GRASSLANDS AND RANGELANDS" workshop on October 19, 2021 @09:00am-12:00pm.
Thank you!
Download (212KB PDF)
How to Control California Ground Squirrel Workshop 2021
Sep 16, 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!
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8th California Oak Symposium
Jul 27, 2021
Hello,
Please see the attached flyer about "8th California Oak Symposium" on March 21-24, 2022.
Thank you!
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Spring 2021 Newsletter No. 4
Jun 18, 2021
Hello-
Please see the attached "Spring 2021 San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara & Monterey Counties Newsletter No. 4"
Thank you!
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Spring 2021 Newsletter No. 3
May 24, 2021
Hello-
Please see the attached "Spring 2021 San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara & Monterey Counties Newsletter No. 3"
Thank you!
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Announcement: Managing through this Drought
May 14, 2021
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!
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Webinar: Tax Issues for Weather Related Sales of Livestock
May 11, 2021
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!
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Spring 2021 Newsletter No. 2
May 7, 2021
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!
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Spring 2021 Newsletter No. 1
Apr 23, 2021
Hello-
Please see the attached "Spring 2021 San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara & Monterey Counties Newsletter"
Thank you!
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Virtual 2021 SOD BLITZ - REVISE -
Apr 21, 2021
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.
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FREE Virtual Weed Management for Small Acreages Workshop
Apr 21, 2021
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.
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Virtual 2021 SOD BLITZ
Apr 21, 2021
Hello-
Please see the attached announcement about "VIRTUAL 2021 SOD BLITZ" to be held on May 15th - 17th, 2021!
Thank you.
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The Vertebrate Pest Council Virtual Workshop
Mar 16, 2021
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.
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19th Annual Continuing Education Seminar for Ranchers
Nov 30, 2020
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.
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Managing Weeds in Grasslands and Rangelands in the Context of Fire in California
Nov 4, 2020
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!
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How to Control California Ground Squirrels
Oct 19, 2020
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
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Presentations for Central Coast Rangeland Research Updates
Oct 2, 2020
Hi
We just posted the Central Coast Rangeland Research Update presentations on our website, which was held on 9/29/2020.
Thank you!
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Virtual Central Coast Rangeland Research Updates
Sep 17, 2020
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.
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Cattle Grazing Reduces Fire Risk and Severity
Sep 10, 2020
Hello-
Please see the attachment for information about "CATTLE GRAZING REDUCES FIRE RISK AND SEVERITY".
Thank you.
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Farm Agency Announcement August 2020
Aug 20, 2020
Hello-
Please see the attachment for information about "FARM AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT, AUGUST 2020".
Thank you!
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Public Safety Power Shutoff Online Survey - Last Reminder -
Aug 17, 2020
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.
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Public Safety Power Shutoff Online Survey - 3rd Reminder -
Aug 10, 2020
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.
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Grape Notes Blog
Jul 29, 2020
Hello-
Please see the attachment for information about "GRAPE NOTES BLOG" written by our advisor, MARK BATTANY.
Thank you!
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Women for the Land Learning Circle
Jul 27, 2020
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!
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Public Safety Power Shutoff Online Survey - 2nd Reminder -
Jul 22, 2020
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.
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Grazing and Prescribed Burning for Fire Safety
Jun 30, 2020
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.
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Working Rangelands Wednesdays Webinar Series
May 29, 2020
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!
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Rancher Wisdom can be Improved with Science
Apr 20, 2020
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!
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Spring 2020 Newsletter
Apr 3, 2020
Hello,
Please find our latest "SPRING 2020 NEWSLETTER".
Thank you!
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Virtual California Oak Health Workshop
Apr 2, 2020
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!
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Information for CA Workers During COVID-19 Crisis
Mar 17, 2020
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!
https://ucanr.edu/sites/SLO/files/321854.pdf
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Making the Best Use of Current Genetic Selection Tools
Feb 18, 2020
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!
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How to Control California Ground Squirrels 2020
Jan 28, 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!
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29th Vertebrate Pest Conference
Jan 15, 2020
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.
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Forage Production Report 2001 - 2019
Jan 8, 2020
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.
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Crunching the Numbers on Compost Field Day
Oct 2, 2019
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!
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Summer 2019 Newsletter
Sep 16, 2019
Hello,
Please find our latest newsletter.
Thank you!
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Central Coast Rangelands Workshop
Aug 21, 2019
Hello,
Please see the attached flyer with information about CENTRAL COAST RANGELANDS WORKSHOP to be held on September 12th in San Luis Obispo!
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Rangeland Management and Erosion Prevention Workshop
Aug 15, 2019
Hello,
Please see the attached flyer with information about RANGELAND MANAGEMENT AND EROSION PREVENTION WORKSHOP to be held on September 5th in Paso Robles!
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Stockmanship for Pasture Management Workshop
Jun 18, 2019
Hello,
Please see the attached flyer with information about STOCKMANSHIP FOR PASTURE MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP to be held on July 19-21 in Palmdale!
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Prescribed Fire Workshop in San Benito County
May 21, 2019
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)!
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Assessing & Managing California Rangeland Health and Soils
May 20, 2019
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!
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Water Measurement & Reporting Course
May 6, 2019
Hello,
Please see the attached flyer with information about WATER MEASUREMENT & REPORTING COURSE TRAINING to be held on June 7 in Santa Ynez!
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APR 20 RANCH FIELD DAY POSTPONED
Apr 17, 2019
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.
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Sudden Oak Death - SOD BLITZ
Apr 11, 2019
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!
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Ranch Field Day
Apr 4, 2019
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".
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Range Improvement Association Annual Meeting & BBQ
Mar 13, 2019
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!
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Upcoming Meeting information
Feb 28, 2019
Hello,
For your information, I'm sending you an announcement for upcoming Cal-Pac SRM Meeting. Please see attachment.
Thank you!
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How to Control California Ground Squirrels
Feb 25, 2019
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)
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2019 CA Rangelend Climate & Drought Workshops
Jan 14, 2019
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!
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Announcement: Water Measurement Class
Oct 10, 2018
Hello
The water measurement class is coming to King City on October 24.
The flyer for the event is attached.
Thank you!
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Announcement: Live Stock & Range Symposium
Oct 3, 2018
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!
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Beef Quality Assurance Transportation
May 7, 2018
Please see the attached flier with information about the upcoming Beef Quality Assurance Transportation Workshop on May 23, 2018.
Thank you!
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Annual Meeting and BBQ Announcement
Apr 10, 2018
Please see the attached flier with information about ANNUAL MEETING AND BBQ to be held on APR 13, FRIDAY!
Thank you!
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New issues of Range, Livestock, Watershed, Oaks & Announcements
Apr 3, 2018
Please see the attached flier with information about the 13th ANNUAL CAMBRIA WILDFLOWER SHOW to be held on Apr 28 & 29!
Thank you!
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2018 Sudden Oak Death Meeting - SOD Blitz
Mar 27, 2018
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.
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2018 California Beef Cattle Grazing School
Mar 22, 2018
Please see the attached flier with information about the upcoming 2018 California Beef Cattle Grazing School.
Thank you!
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Ground Squirrel Workshop
Feb 5, 2018
Please see the attached flyer about the upcoming workshop on California ground squirrels.
Thank you!
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6 Rural Roads Workshop
Nov 9, 2017
Please see the attached flier for the upcoming Workshop on Maintaining and Improving Rural Roads.
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Beef Cow Workshop
Aug 16, 2017
Please see the attached flier for the upcoming Beef Cow Workshop.
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Groundwater Recharge Workshop
Apr 28, 2017
Please see attached Announcement for the Groundwater Recharge Workshop
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Ground Squirrel Workshop
Mar 1, 2017
Please see the attached flier with information about the upcoming Ground Squirrel Workshop.
Thank you!
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Ground Squirrel Workshop
Mar 1, 2017
Please see the attached flier with information about the upcoming Ground Squirrel Workshop.
Thank you!
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Ground Squirrel Workshop
Mar 1, 2017
Please see the attached flier with information about the upcoming Ground Squirrel Workshop.
Thank you!
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Ground Squirrel Workshop
Mar 1, 2017
Please see the attached flier for information on the upcoming Ground Squirrel Workshop.
Thank You!
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Ground Squirrel Workshop
Mar 1, 2017
Attached is a flier with the upcoming Ground Squirrel Workshop information.
Thank you
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Ground Squirrel Workshop
Mar 1, 2017
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Ground Squirrel Workshop
Mar 1, 2017
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Ground Squirrel Workshop
Mar 1, 2017
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Ground Squirrel Workshop
Mar 1, 2017
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Ground Squirrel Workshop
Mar 1, 2017
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Ground Squirrel Workshop
Mar 1, 2017
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Ground Squirrel Workshop
Mar 1, 2017
Attached is a flier with the upcoming Ground Squirrel Workshop information.
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Ranching Sustainability
Feb 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!
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February 14, 2017
Feb 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!
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Ranching Sustainability Workshop March 9, 2017
Feb 14, 2017
Please see the attached flier containing information and link to registration for the upcoming Ranching Sustainability Workshop.
Thank you
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Ranching Sustainability Workshop March 9, 2017
Feb 14, 2017
Please see the attached flier containing information and link to registration for the upcoming Ranching Sustainability Workshop.
Thank you
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Facts about Oak Galls
Sep 28, 2016
Please see the attached information about Oak Galls
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Wild Pig Damage Survey
Aug 25, 2016
Please see the attached information about wild pigs.
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Preserving the Cowboy Side of Calif - Field Day
Aug 10, 2016
Please see the attached flier regarding information on the upcoming Ranching Lifestyle Field Day "Cowboy Side of California"
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RSA Workshop Announcement
Sep 11, 2014
Click on the link for details and to register!
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Winter 2014
Jan 15, 2014
Ground squirrel and drought issues, workshop meetings and more...
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"Ties to the Land" Workshop
May 30, 2013
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.
Download (277KB PDF)
Summer 2013
Jul 26, 2013
Early Leaf Drop on Central Coast Oaks, Labeling Changes for Rodent Baits, Ranching Sustainability Analysis Workshop and more...
Download (3,530KB PDF)
E coli Workshop
Feb 15, 2013
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!
Download (625KB PDF)
Winter 2013
Jan 3, 2013
Megastorms, Acute Death in Neonatal Beef, Tannins- are They Good or Bad? and much more...
Download (1,622KB PDF)
July 25 Workshop-Squirrel Control
Jul 5, 2012
...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
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Newsletter article correction
Mar 23, 2012
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.
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Spring 2012
Mar 9, 2012
Soil Food Web, Floods or Drought? Announcements and more...
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Winter 2011
Nov 21, 2011
A new Strategy for Blue Oaks, Conservation and Management of Rangelands, Better nutrition and weight gain for animals? and more...
Download (2,140KB PDF)
Oak Woodland Management Workshop
Sep 14, 2011
Workshop fee: $10.00 (includes morning snack and lunch)
RSVP for the workshop and lunch selection to shayna@us-ltrcd.org
or call 805-434-0396 Ext 5
Location: 12820 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446
For details and agenda, click on the link.
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Winter Annual Field Crops Meeting Aug. 24, 2011
Aug 16, 2011
Topic: New Potential for Winter Annual Field Crops in Monterey and San Luis Obispo Counties
Guest Speakers: Dr. Kaffka and Dr. Jenner
August 24, 2011
3:30 pm
Agricultural Commissioner's Office Auditorium
350 N. Main Street
Templeton
Please see attached flyer for more details...
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Spring 2011
Jun 8, 2011
The "Waterboxx," Native Tree Committee, Habitat Conservation, Meeting Announcement and more...
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April 8 Water Quality and Ranching Workshop
Apr 4, 2011
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.
The seminar will take place Friday, April 8 from 3-4:30pm, in the Agriculture Engineering lecture hall room 123 at CAL POLY.
This event is open to the public as well as to the campus community. The second page of this flyer has information on campus parking, for those who need it. We are arranging the presentation with the aim of allowing adequate time for a good interaction with the audience (program will continue until at least 5pm if needed for that).
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Fall 2010
Nov 5, 2010
Range Management and Water Quality, Animal Disease Response and more..Download (PDF)
Preparing For Drought Workshop
Sep 30, 2010
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...Download (PDF)
"Slow Down Water" RSA Tailgate, 28 Sept 2010
Sep 10, 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!Download (PDF)
Agritourism workshop, 22 Sept 2010
Aug 26, 2010
Alternative Ranching Enterprises Rancher Perspectives Evaluating Your Resources Permits, Regulations, and Risk Management Business Planning, Marketing, and Promotions Optional Tour of Camatta RanchDownload (PDF)
Grazing Values workshop, 21 June 2010
Jun 16, 2010
Amenities and Other Public Values Ecosystem Services Sustainable Food Systems Rancher Perspectives Panel DiscussionDownload (PDF)
Trail Cameras workshop, 25 May 2010
Apr 21, 2010
Viewing Wildlife with Trail Cameras Rural Crime Prevention How to Choose & Use Trail Cameras Examples on the Miller Moth RanchDownload (PDF)
Livestock & Weeds workshop, 29 April 2010
Mar 25, 2010
Livestock Foraging Behavior Training Livestock to Eat Weeds Demonstration of Livestock-Weed Trials by Cal Poly studentsDownload (PDF)
Spring 2010
Mar 25, 2010
New Antibiotics for Cattle Chicago Climate Exchange Soil Carbon Sequestration Upcoming WorkshopsDownload (PDF)
Ranchers Workshop-Dec 9th
Nov 17, 2009
Oak Regeneration, EQIP Projects, Ranching Sustainability Analysis, Rangeland Photo Monitoring, Assessing Residual Dry Matter, CCRC MonitoringDownload (PDF)
Rancher's Workshop-May 27th!
May 15, 2009
Ranching Sustainability Self-assessment Project, BEHAVE Program, History of Grasslands WorkshopDownload (PDF)
Spring 2009
May 7, 2009
Announcements The BEHAVE Program at USU Prepare for Bad Fly Season in 2009 Farm Water Quality Program UpdateDownload (PDF)
Winter 2007
Nov 14, 2008
-Cattle Health -Drought in Oak Woodland -Drought and Acorns -Cattle Distribution -Drought and GrazingDownload (PDF)
Summer 2007
Jul 15, 2008
* Steelhead in the UpperSalinas Watershed * Meet Amy BreschiniDownload (PDF)
AFRICIANIZED HONEY BEES-Press Release
Nov 8, 2010
NEWS RELEASE from the San Luis Obispo Agriculture Commissioner's office on the Africianized Honey Bees.Download (PDF)
FORAGING BEHAVIOR -- WORKSHOP
Nov 8, 2010
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.Download (PDF)
October 2005
Nov 8, 2010
- Announcements - Trichomonosis Update - Livestock Pond Fee Update - SWRCB News Release on Fees - Rainfall and Forage VariabilityDownload (PDF)
March 2005
Nov 8, 2010
- Announcements - Livestock Cloning - The Role of Fire in Rangeland Management - West Nile Virus Update - Farm Water Quality Short CoursesDownload (PDF)
August 2004
Apr 28, 2009
- Announcements o Conditional Waiver o Native Tree Award - Update on the Ranch Water Quality Short Course - Stock Pond FeeDownload (PDF)
Winter 2004
Nov 8, 2010
- Annoucements - Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy - West Nile Virus Update - Fire Effects in Oak Woodlands - Average Rainfall & Perennial grass seedingDownload (PDF)
October 2003
Nov 8, 2010
· Announcements · West Nile Virus Update · Reproductive Performance · Range Seeding · Perennial Grass Seeding Risks · Preventing Erosion This WinterDownload (PDF)
July 2003
Nov 8, 2010
- Living with Fire - BSE: What's The Latest - Pine Needle Abortion - Locoweed ToxicityDownload (PDF)
February 2003
Nov 8, 2010
-Announcements -Sudden Oak Death Symposium -New Drug for Pneumonia -Bovine Tuberculosis in California -Rainfall Records in Paso RoblesDownload (PDF)
July 2002
Nov 8, 2010
- Announcements - Pinkeye Therapy - Agri-tourism - Drought and Climate ChangeDownload (PDF)
July 2001
Nov 8, 2010
-Invasive Noxious Weeds -Another Approach to Weaning Your Calves -The California Trichomoniasis Control Program -Voluntary Testing Reportable Disease -Mandatory Testing of Imported BullsDownload (PDF)
March 2001
Feb 12, 2009
-Range Improvement Annual Meeting -Grazing Study on Intermittent Streams -Forest Plan Revision -Ranch Water Quality Short CourseDownload (PDF)
November 2001
Aug 19, 2008
- Anthrax - Watershed Management and Non-Point Source Pollution - Biosecurity Considerations for RanchesDownload (PDF)