Milk represents the largest agricultural commodity in Marin County and second largest in Sonoma County and continues to represent an important piece of California's North Bay history. The UCCE North Bay dairy program serves Sonoma, Marin, and Mendocino Counties and provides education, applied research, and outreach to help dairies continue to be innovative, sustainable, and in the business of dairy.
Dairy Advisor
Randi Black received her Master's degree in dairy systems management from the University of Kentucky and her PhD in Animal Health and Well-being from the University of Tennessee.
Randi's graduate research focused on compost bedded pack barn design and management and the importance of exercise for postpartum health.
Randi plans to continue working in the areas of animal health and housing while adding important local issues to her program, including water quality, nutrient management, and climate resilience.
Dairy Resources
Below are helpful resources for the Sonoma, Marin, and Mendocino dairy community:
Dairy Producer Financial Resources
The site shows a list of grants and loans available for dairies through different state and federal programs.
A composting handbook was developed to assist dairy producers in building compost piles and assessing compost quality.
Dairying, Ranching, and Climate Management Webinar
This webinar covered the science of ranching and climate, associated policy, and how to implement climate smart practices.
UCCE Golden State Dairy Newsletters
Read the latest in dairy research and innovations from the University of California Golden State Dairy Newsletter. Clicking this link will send you to the UCCE Fresno webpage where newsletters are available to read and download.