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Our History
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
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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!
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Mendocino County Meat Plant Study
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Addendum to August 2013 Feasibility Study for Mendocino County Meat Plant
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Grapevine Red Blotch Disease
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Equine Herpesvirus Brochure
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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.
Where are we?
Weather
Contact Information
Mendocino County
UCCE-Mendocino County
890 N. Bush Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
Phone: (707) 463-4495
Fax: (707) 463-4477
e-mail: cemendocino@ucanr.edu
Director:
Matthew Barnes
Calendar
| Event Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Lake County Post-fire Resilience Workshop | 10/10/2024 |
| Lake County Post-fire Resilience Workshop | 10/17/2024 |
| Pear Branch Canker and Dieback Field Day | 10/29/2024 |
| UCCE Living with Wildlife Workshop | 11/6/2024 |
Blogs
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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...
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
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...