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Mendocino County has a rich and varied past, and the people here feel a strong connection to their history. For thousands of years Pomo, Yuki and other Native American tribes were nurtured by the natural resources of the forests, mountains, rivers and ocean.

In the 1800s, explorers and settlers began to arrive from Russia, China and Europe. Inland, the valleys hosted the northernmost Mexican ranchos. After the gold rush of 49, many would-be miners also established ranches inland. Today, cowboys celebrate their way of life at California’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo in Willits every Fourth of July.

Lumberjacks came from New England and timber drove the County’s economy for many years. The fishing industry grew and still plays a vital part in Mendocino County life.

Italians and Greeks moved north from San Francisco and found the ideal climate for growing wine grapes, fruit and olives. Our County still benefits from their bounty and organic grape growing and winemaking techniques, make Mendocino County America’s Greenest Wine Region TM.

Artifacts of our Native American, timber, fishing, agricultural, and cultural heritages can be discovered throughout the County, and are preserved in our many museums.
(Thank You ‘Visit Mendocino County’  http://visitmendocino.com ) for the use of this information.

Current News

Dr. Laura E. Garza Diaz - New Area Water Quality, Quantity , and Climate Change Advisor - Mendocino & Lake County
UCANR Laura E. Garza Diaz

Clebson Gomes Goncalves, PhD - Diversified Agriculutre Advisor - Mendocino & Lake Counties
Clebson Gomes Goncalves, PhD
- North Bay Forest Improvement Program A new forest management   cost-share program
- Mediterranean Oak Borer Pest Alert
- Understanding the relationship between Fire and Dead Trees - A Literature Review
- White Paper about Bishop pine on the Forestry and Wildlands Ecology page!
- Ecological Assessment of Biomass Thinning in Coastal Forests, Now Online!
- Mendocino County Meat Plant Study
- Addendum to August 2013 Feasibility Study for Mendocino County Meat Plant
- Grapevine Red Blotch Disease
- Equine Herpesvirus Brochure
- Meat Industry Capacity and Feasibility Study of the North Coast Region of California is also available under the Livestock & Natural Resource Management Program page.
- U.S. Food Market Estimator
The U.S. Food Market Estimator is designed to help users determine the potential demand, by county in the United States, for more than 200 different food items.

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Blogs
  • Reminder to complete our mailing list and interest survey

    Attention Mendocino & Lake Ranchers, Farmers, Forest Land Owners: Attached is a flier about our survey that some of you may have received. It is very important that you take the time to fill out the survey as it helps us help you. It also help...


    By John M Harper
    Author - Livestock & Natural Resources Advisor - Emeritus

Jobs

Community Education Specialist 3 - Ukiah, CA, Job ID 72033
County Location: Mendocino County
Posted on August 30, 2024

Applications Programmer 5 – Davis, CA, Job ID 71924
County Locations: Sacramento County, Yolo County
Location: UC ANR - Davis
Posted on August 20, 2024

Financial Services Analyst 2 – Davis, CA, Job ID 71966
County Location: Yolo County
Location: UC ANR - Davis
Posted on August 20, 2024

Research Administrator 3 – Davis, CA, Job ID 71798
County Location: Yolo County
Location: UC ANR - Davis
Posted on August 15, 2024

Financial Analyst 4 – Davis, CA, Job ID 71466
County Location: Yolo County
Location: UC ANR - Davis
Posted on August 2, 2024

Business System Analyst – Davis, CA, Job ID 71028
County Location: Yolo County
Location: UC ANR - Davis
Posted on July 18, 2024

UC SAREP Business Manager – Davis, CA, Job ID 70891
County Location: Yolo County
Location: UC ANR - Davis
Posted on July 11, 2024

Indigenous Disaster Resilience Planning and Policy Area Advisor ( Applied Research and Extension ) AP# 22-25
County Locations: Amador County, Calaveras County, El Dorado County, Tuolumne County
Location: UC ANR - Davis
Posted on July 9, 2024
Closing on September 16, 2024

Publications & Production Supervisor 1 – Davis, CA, Job ID 70196
County Locations: Sacramento County, Yolo County
Location: UC ANR - Davis
Posted on June 11, 2024

HR Executive Director – Davis, CA, Job ID 70182
County Locations: Sacramento County, Yolo County
Location: UC ANR - Davis
Posted on June 11, 2024

Research Administrator 3 – Davis, CA, Job ID 56869
County Locations: Sacramento County, Yolo County
Location: UC ANR - Davis
Posted on June 7, 2024

Editor – Davis, CA, Job ID 70043
County Locations: Sacramento County, Yolo County
Location: UC ANR - Davis
Posted on June 7, 2024

Enterprise Risk Management Analyst 4 – Davis, CA, Job ID 69757
County Location: Yolo County
Location: UC ANR - Davis
Posted on May 31, 2024

Capital Projects Account Analyst (Financial Analyst 3/4) – Davis, CA, Job ID 69680
County Location: Yolo County
Location: UC ANR - Davis
Posted on May 29, 2024

Learning & Development Specialist (Trainer 3) – Davis, CA, Job ID 69367
County Locations: Sacramento County, Yolo County
Location: UC ANR - Davis
Posted on May 22, 2024

UC Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Program Lead and Education Specialist (Community Education Specialist 3), (Contract) – Davis, CA, Job ID 64454
County Location: Sacramento County
Location: UC ANR - Davis
Posted on February 7, 2024

ANR Blogs
  • Graduate student Olivia Parra
    Using Native Plants for Weed Control

    One of the first steps in ecological restoration is often controlling invasive weeds, which can be a major barrier to native plant establishment. But what happens after restoration is complete? At most sites, weed pressure is an ongoing challenge that...


    By Justin Valliere
    Author - Assistant CE Specialist
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  • Welcome GrizzlyCorps Fellow: Brenda Rodriguez Meza

    Hi! My name is Brenda (She/Her) and I am a GrizzlyCorps Rural Climate Fellow at The Hopland Research and Extension Center. Let me tell you a little bit about myself and my interests. I grew up in Goleta, CA and from a young age, found myself gravitating...


  • Elkus Ranch Summer Camp
    October Garden Tip - Hello Fall!

    October is here, and with it comes a mix of warm days and cool nights. As the seasons change, prepare your garden for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Here are some friendly and supportive tips to help your garden thrive this...


    By Barbra Braaten
    Author - Statewide Communications Specialist
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    What's that Smell?!

    When it comes to animal housing, manure management requires thought and consideration. Much of this decision depends on the size of the operation, species of animal, and the overall goals of your farming practices. Deep bedding models have become more...


    By Michael Jaquez
    Author - Community Education Specialist III
  • Ruth Dahlquist-Willard at the White House Summit on Extreme Heat
    White House Summit explores impact of extreme heat, ways to adapt

    UC ANR Small Farms Network supports small-scale and underserved farmers impacted by extreme heat Ruth Dahlquist-Willard, interim director for the UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program, joined more than 100 participants from across...


    By Kristen Farrar
    Author - Communications & Proposal Coordinator
  • Edith de Guzman, shown pouring water, will participate in a panel discussion of Los Angeles water. The discussion will be followed by a blind water tasting. Photo by Shanley Kellis
    Water discussion on Sept. 29 flows from LA art exhibit

    Communities in Los Angeles and around California face a variety of water challenges ranging from access to clean, affordable water to water supplies threatened by a changing climate. The public is invited to a free event featuring a...


    By Pamela S Kan-Rice
    Author - Assistant Director, News and Information Outreach
  • Maggie Swanson GrizzlyCorps Fellow at the Hopland Research and Extension Center
    Meet New HREC GrizzlyCorps Fellow - Maggie Swanson

    My name is Maggie (she/her), HREC's newest GrizzlyCorps fellow, alongside Brenda. Under the mentorship of Hannah Bird and John Bailey, I will be supporting the REC in land management projects and youth education programs. I hail from Milton,...


    By Maggie Swanson
    Author
  • Educational signage at the Composting Education site
    UCCE popularizes at-home composting in Santa Clara County

    Composting Education Program helps repurpose waste, reduce methane emissions Composting recycles organic matter such as leaves and food scraps into a valuable soil amendment. Vermicompost produced by worms offers numerous benefits for plants, such as...


    By Linda Forbes
    Author - Director of Strategic Communications
  • Be Wary of Relying on Chat GPT for Agricultural Questions

    Globally, approximately 570 million small and medium-sized farms need training in various agricultural fields. However, the delivery of agriculture training faces significant challenges. In some areas, the difficulty in obtaining this training has led to...


    By Sarah L Marsh
    Author - Rice Systems Farm Advisor
    By Sam Romano
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  • Gerry Spinelli (center) and an irrigator from Boething Treeland Farm confirm the amount of water captured from sprinklers. Photo by Saoimanu Sope.
    Hands-on learning, training make irrigation best practices accessible

    UCCE advisors provide free training to nursery and greenhouse staff Working as an irrigator seems straightforward at first: if you're not watering plants by hand, you're building and managing systems that can do the watering. What could be complex...


    By Saoimanu Sope
    Author - Digital Communications Specialist