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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

Community Education Specialist 3 - Ukiah, CA, Job ID 72033 NEW
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

Proposal Development Coordinator – Davis, CA, Job ID 56607
County Locations: Sacramento County, Yolo County
Location: UC ANR - Davis
Posted on June 6, 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

Enterprise Resource Planning Trainer 3 – Davis, CA, Job ID 69367
County Locations: Sacramento County, Yolo County
Location: UC ANR - Davis
Posted on May 22, 2024

Financial Services Analyst 4 – Davis, CA, Job ID 69390
County Location: Yolo County
Location: UC ANR - Davis
Posted on May 22, 2024

Project Scientist with California Institute for Water Resources (Project Scientist, Assistant-Associate Rank-Represented) 24-06
Location: UC ANR - Davis
Posted on May 13, 2024
Closing on June 19, 2024

Financial Services Assistant – Davis, CA, Job ID 68148
County Location: Yolo County
Location: UC ANR - Davis
Posted on April 24, 2024

Invasive Pest Educator (Community Education Specialist 3) – Contract – Davis, CA, Job ID 67769
County Locations: Sacramento County, Yolo County
Location: UC ANR - Davis
Posted on April 16, 2024

Financial Analyst 4 – Davis, CA, Job ID 66322
County Location: Yolo County
Location: UC ANR - Davis
Posted on March 15, 2024

Financial Services Analyst 2 – Davis, CA, Job ID 64421
County Location: Yolo County
Location: UC ANR - Davis
Posted on February 8, 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
  • Urban Garden (1)
    September Gardening Tips - Summer is coming to an end, it's time for Fall!

    September is a crucial month for gardeners across California, where the state's diverse climates offer a range of opportunities. Whether you're dealing with the cool coastal air or the lingering heat of the inland valleys, this is the time to prepare...


    By Barbra Braaten
    Author - Statewide Communications Specialist
  • At the Central Coast Good Fire Fair, fire professionals will demonstrate how prescribed burning is used to manage natural ecosystems.
    Public invited to see ‘good fire’ Oct. 5 at Central Coast fair

    Learn the how, where and why fire is used to manage the natural landscape at the Central Coast Good Fire Fair on Saturday, Oct. 5. The fair is free and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in Felton in Santa...


    By Pamela S Kan-Rice
    Author - Assistant Director, News and Information Outreach
  • 2024 Kearney Field Crops, Alfalfa and Forage Field Day

    Join us on Friday, September 13th, 2024 from 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center, 9240 South Riverbend Avenue; Parlier, CA 93648. No cost to attend! All are welcome. Interactive field...


    By Nicholas E Clark
    Author - Agronomy and Nutrient Management Farm Advisor
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    Welcome to our new CES in Tulare and Kern counties, Danielle Duyst!

    Danielle Duyst is our newest Community Education Specialist with the UC ANR Climate Smart Agriculture Program based in Tulare and Kern Counties. She is excited to support farmers throughout the Central Valley and assist in implementing sustainable farm...


    By Caddie M Bergren
    Author - Climate Smart Agriculture Program Specialist
  • Water is diverted onto a crop field. Photo by Khaled Bali
    UCCE offers water measurement training Sept. 13 in 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...


    By Pamela S Kan-Rice
    Author - Assistant Director, News and Information Outreach
  • Carl Bell obit
    In memoriam: Carl Bell

    Carl Bell, a long-time member and leader of the California weed science community passed away on July 31, 2024.   Those of us involved in weed research and education knew Carl from his work as a UCCE Farm Advisor, for many years as a crops weed...


    By Bradley Hanson
    Author - Cooperative Extension Specialist
  • Fresh Heirloom Tomato
    August Garden Tips - Keeping our Summer Gardens Going

        Summer is flying by and somehow it is already August, kids are going back to school and we are starting to dream of fall gardens. Our August gardens still need our love and care though. Here are some tips to keep your August garden...


    By Barbra Braaten
    Author - Statewide Communications Specialist
  • A healthy ponderosa pine seedling planted by the Caldor EFRT on private land in 2023. Severely burned, untreated forest land can be seen in the background. Photo by Daylin Wade
    UCCE report: Local forest restoration teams effective at rapid response

      Quickly planting trees after wildfires crucial for communities, ecosystems, carbon goals As the climate crisis fuels more high-severity wildfires, many forests – adapted to bounce back from frequent but less-intense fires – are...


    By Michael Hsu
    Author - Senior Public Information Representative
  • Photo Credit: UC Master Gardeners of Butte County
    Water Management for California Home Gardeners

    Water is essential for any garden, but it's crucial to use water wisely in a place like California, where droughts are common. Effective water management can help home gardeners keep their plants healthy while conserving this precious resource....


    By Barbra Braaten
    Author - Statewide Communications Specialist
  • Steve Quarles demonstrates how embers can ignite dry leaf debris and melt plastic gutters. Photo by Evett Kilmartin
    Report: Making homes more resistant to wildfire can be affordable

    Priorities include removing objects within five feet of a house, upgrading vents Wildfire losses cost taxpayers and communities hundreds of billions of dollars each year, and preparing communities before a disaster occurs is the...


    By Pamela S Kan-Rice
    Author - Assistant Director, News and Information Outreach