Please join UC Cooperative Extension and the Hopland Research and Extension Center for a virtual fence workshop on May 8 from 9 to 11:30. If you stay for the optional field tour the day will end at 1:00 pm.
Workshop Description
In the May 8th workshop you will learn from HREC staff about what virtual fencing is and why HREC is using it. You’ll also hear from a UCCE Livestock and Natural Resources Advisor/sheep producer who will talk about using virtual fence with sheep and for targeted grazing. Finally you’ll hear from NRCS about financial assistance for virtual fencing. There will be an optional field tour to see a demonstration of No Fence collars on sheep grazing between Shippey Hall and the bunkhouse. If you'd like to join the Field tour, please bring your own bagged lunch.
Representatives from multiple virtual fence companies will have tables at the workshop. Please stop by and visit with them if you have questions for them.
This is a free event but registration is required. Click here to register.
Agenda
9:00 - 9:05Welcome/House keeping
9:05 - 9:30Introduction to HREC and why virtual fencing (John Bailey, HREC)
Attendees can skip the introduction if you came to HREC workshop on March 2. It's a repeat
9:30 - 10:30Virtual fencing with sheep (Dan Macon, UCCE)
Targeted grazing for fuels reduction and weed control using virtual fence (Dan Macon, UCCE)
10:30 - 10:50Break
10:50 - 11:20Virtual fence and other infrastructure opportunities with NRCS
11:20 - 12:00Optional lunch (bring your own bag lunch)
12:00 - 1:00 Optional field trip to see demonstration of No Fence collars on sheep
grazing between Shippey Hall and the bunkhouse