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Livestock and Natural Resource Management

The Livestock and Natural Resource Management Program focuses on efforts to keep livestock and rangeland itself healthy and productive. The program assists landowners through problem-solving research and by providing science based information that promotes good stewardship and sustainability.

  • If you can't find the Livestock or Range information you're looking for here, please visit the Livestock and Natural Resources webpages at the link below:

UCCE Livestock and Natural Resources

 

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Out of the Past is a 55 minute video that will enlighten you on the role of livestock grazing, ecology, and how through buying local, we can maintain this important resource management tool.

Here is a link to the Brand Inspector Directory.  You will find it on the Branch Info section of of the CDFA Bureau of Livestock Identification page.

Animal ID Workshop Handouts

John's Social Media

Wild Pig Survey
  • 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
  • UCCE Mendocino & Lake Counties Contact Information and Interest Signup Survey

    It has been many years since UC Cooperative Extension aka Farm Advisors have done an educational interest survey and updated our client contact database. There have been a lot of changes in our staff and many new farmers and ranchers have...


    By John M Harper
    Author - Livestock & Natural Resources Advisor - Emeritus
  • Opportunity to Support the US Sheep Shearing Team at the Golden Shears World Championships

     Support the American Shearing Team   Producers looking to support the American team headed to the Golden Shears World Championships next month in Scotland can do so by purchasing a Team USA T-shirt or hoodie offered through American Hero...


    By John M Harper
    Author - Livestock & Natural Resources Advisor - Emeritus
  • Commercial Ranchers in Mendocino and Lake Reminder

    I wanted to make sure you saw the final reminder for the climate-smart ag survey from UC Rangelands below. We want to make sure commercial-scale producers are well-represented in the responses. Please click bit.ly/rangeland23 to take the...


    By John M Harper
    Author - Livestock & Natural Resources Advisor - Emeritus
  • USDA New Grants for Local Meat Processing

    USDA Announces Grants to Expand Meat Processing   The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced this week the availability of up to $125 million through two new grant programs that will create more options for meat and poultry...


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