Livestock & Range

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Restore - Zero Footprint Grants Open

August 28, 2025
By Fadzayi E Mashiri
Sharing this funding opportunity: Restore Grants applications are open for farmers and ranchers in California, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington. Applications close at midnight PST on October 8th, and award decisions will be sent by mid-November.To learn more about eligibility, scoring and how to make…
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New Livestock and Natural Resources Advisor

August 27, 2025
By Fadzayi E Mashiri
Hello everyone,I wanted to say hello and introduce myself. My name is Fadzayi Elizabeth Mashiri, I am the new Livestock and Natural Resources Advisor for San Benito, Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties. I am Devii Rao's replacement. I transferred here after holding a similar position in Mariposa and…
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Rustici Rangeland Science Symposium on February 18

January 15, 2025
By Devii R Rao
The 2025 Rustici Rangeland Science Symposium is set for February 18, 2025 at the UC Davis Activities and Recreation Center (ARC). Founded in 2012, the Rustici Rangeland Science Symposium is a signature event that honors the legacy of Russell L. Rustici and his collection of rangeland endowments.
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RFP for MidPen Grazing Leases

January 15, 2025
By Devii R Rao
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (MidPen) has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for five grazing units in San Mateo County. The District invites qualified livestock operators to submit a proposal for one or more of the listed grazing units.
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Sheep Shearing School in April in Lake County

January 7, 2025
By Devii R Rao
Please join UCCE Mendocino/Lake for its 2025 Sheep Shearing School to learn about how to properly shear sheep the New Zealand Way. Its dates are April 7-11 located in Clearlake Oaks in Lake County. Click here to see the flyer for details.
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