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Contact Information

Tracy Schohr University of California Cooperative Extension Livestock and Natural Resources Advisor Butte, Plumas & Sierra Counties Email: tkschohr@ucanr.
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Research Projects

UC Davis in collaboration with Oregon State University lunched a survey in May 2021 to gauge the impact of the 2020 wildfires on grazing livestock health and production.
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Publications & Newsletters

Toxic Plant in Forest Guide - Western Azalea Busch, Schohr, Macon, Satomi, and Low. February 2024 Keeping Livestock Safe and Healthy During Wildfires Macon, Low, Busch and Schohr. January 2024 Ranching with Predators Schohr. updated Spring 2022 Grasshopper Management Guide Getts and Schohr.
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2018 Rustici Range Tour

On July 24 2018, UCCE Plumas-Sierra and UC Rangelands hosted the 2nd Rustici Rangeland Tour on the Beckwourth Ranger District for more than 60 attendees on the Plumas National Forest.
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2020 Irrigated Pasture Workshop

Irrigated Pasture Workshop February 26, 2020 Taylorsville Rock Club UC Cooperative Extension hosted a workshop covering multiple aspects of irrigated pasture management in the Sierra's.
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2019 Conservation Easement Workshop

Conservation Easement Workshop November 6, 2019 Calpine Community Center UC Cooperative Extension hosted a Conservation Easement Workshop on November 6, 2019 in Calpine. The workshop was designed for ranchers, landowners, conservation organization staff and government agency staff.
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2021 FSA Program Overview Online Seminar

November 30, 2021 Click here for presentation Click here for recording - Youtube Drought Relief Programs Details on NEW and existing programs for livestock producers of all sizes.
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Commercial Livestock Disaster Pass and Disaster Preparedness Training

Butte County Commercial Livestock Disaster Pass and Emergency Preparedness Training March 24, 2021 and April 20, 2022 The University of California Cooperative Extension and the Butte County Agricultural Department coordinated with local agencies to establish a program to provide access to commercial...
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