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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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  • 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

Instructional Designer 2 – Davis, CA, Job ID 74837 NEW
County Locations: Sacramento County, Yolo County
Location: UC ANR - Davis
Posted on December 11, 2024

Livestock and Natural Resources Advisor (AP# 24-20)
County Locations: Lake County, Mendocino County
Posted on November 18, 2024
Closing on January 6, 2025

Statewide Agritourism Coordinator - UC Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Program (UC SAREP) - Academic Coordinator II (24-18)
Location: UC ANR - Davis
Posted on November 14, 2024
Closing on December 17, 2024

Agriculture Supervisor 2 - Hopland, CA, Job ID 74408
County Location: Mendocino County
Posted on November 14, 2024

Financial Analyst 3 or 4 – Davis, CA, Job ID 74059
County Location: Yolo County
Location: UC ANR - Davis
Posted on November 13, 2024

Research Administrator 3 – Davis, CA, Job ID 74153
County Location: Yolo County
Location: UC ANR - Davis
Posted on October 31, 2024

Facilities Project Management Specialist 2 – Davis, CA, Job ID 74109
County Location: Yolo County
Location: UC ANR - Davis
Posted on October 31, 2024

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

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

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

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