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Reminder to complete our mailing list and interest survey

June 13th, 2024

By John M Harper

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.

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UCCE Mendocino & Lake Counties Contact Information and Interest Signup Survey

December 21st, 2023

By John M Harper

It has been many years since UC Cooperative Extension aka Farm Advisors have done an educational interest survey and updated our client contact database.

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Opportunity to Support the US Sheep Shearing Team at the Golden Shears World Championships

May 12th, 2023

By John M Harper

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 Clothing. The T-shirt sells for $30 and the hoodie for $60.

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Commercial Ranchers in Mendocino and Lake Reminder

May 11th, 2023

By John M Harper

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 survey by May 15, 2023.

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USDA New Grants for Local Meat Processing

April 21st, 2023

By John M Harper

USDA Announces Grants to Expand Meat Processing The U.S.

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UCCE Week-Long Sheep Shearing School is Back in 2023!!!

February 9th, 2023

By John M Harper

After two years of Covid restrictions, I'm happy to say that I'll be doing our very popular week-long shearing school. The dates are March 20th through 24th, 2023. It will be located once again at the Twinning Barn near Ukiah.

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New Organic Livestock Rules Proposed

August 12th, 2022

By John M Harper

For producers doing organic livestock: USDA/AMS Proposing New Organic Livestock Regulations The United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service proposes to amend the organic livestock and poultry production requirements by adding new provisions for livestock handling and tra...

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USDA Offers Resources to Expand Meat Processing

April 6th, 2022

By John M Harper

USDA Offers Resources to Expand Meat Processing The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced late last week the launch of the Meat and Poultry Processing Capacity Technical Assistance Program to provide technical assistance to meat and poultry grant applicants and grant-funded projects.

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USDA Providing Drought, Wildfire Payments to Livestock Producers

April 1st, 2022

By John M Harper

USDA Providing Drought, Wildfire Payments to Livestock Producers The U.

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New Lamb Check-off Rules for Auction Markets

January 27th, 2022

By John M Harper

The following information came from the American Lamb Board. Changes in Mandatory Lamb Checkoff Collections at Auction Markets Announced While the American Lamb Checkoff rate is not changing, how the mandatory assessments are collected for animals sold through market agencies is changing.

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Interesting Read: University of Arizona Led Research On Climate Change Impacts From The Jet Stream

September 23rd, 2021

By John M Harper

From time to time I find interesting research that sheds new light on specific topics that are worth sharing. Recently I came across one from researchers at my alma mater, the University of Arizona. The title is Jet Stream Changes Could Amplify Weather Extremes by 2060's.

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Want a job with Mendocino County UCCE Farm Advisors? - Check out the Ag. Tech Opening

September 22nd, 2021

By John M Harper

Attached are the position descriptions for our County Ag. Tech position. Please help spread the word so we get a good pool of applicants. Thanks!!!! This position is with the County of Mendocino and below is how someone would apply if interested.

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USDA Expands Assistance for Drought-Impacted Ranchers

September 10th, 2021

By John M Harper

USDA Expands Assistance for Drought-Impacted Ranchers In response to severe drought conditions in the West and Great Plains, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced this week its plans to help cover the cost of transporting feed for livestock that rely on grazing.

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USDA Expands Assistance to Cover Feed Transportation Costs for Drought-Impacted Ranchers

September 8th, 2021

By John M Harper

News from USDA. Also check out the Livestock Forage Program (LFP) at: https://www.fsa.usda.gov/Assets/USDA-FSA-Public/usdafiles/FactSheets/livestock_forage_program_lfp-fact_sheet.pdf WASHINGTON, September 8, 2021 In response to the severe drought conditions in the West and Great Plains, the U.S.

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Livestock Guard Dog - photo by Dan Macon

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Survey for Livestock Guard Dog Owners

September 3rd, 2021

By John M Harper

UCCE Looking to Document LGD Bonding Techniques The process of bonding livestock guardian dogs with livestock is crucial to their success as adult dogs. However, little if any research-based information is available on bonding techniques.

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CattleCal Newsletter and Podcast

September 2nd, 2021

By John M Harper

If you're interested in feeding cattle you're in for a treat! Colleagues of mine, in SoCal are producing an excellent newsletter and podcast called CattleCal.

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USDA Updates Pandemic Assistance for Livestock, Poultry Contract Producers and Specialty Crop Growers

August 30th, 2021

By John M Harper

This is another press release from USDA that provides updates to the Covid19 pandemic assistance program for livestock, poultry contract producers and specialty crop growers. Contact: FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov USDA Sets October 12 Deadline for CFAP 2 WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2021The U.S.

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CDC's Fall Influenza Guide

August 19th, 2021

By John M Harper

The CDC has released their Fall Influenza Frequently Asked Questions for the 2021-22 flu season. I suggest reading the top line bullet points at a minimum, but the guide addresses COVID and Flu vaccine administration timing among flu-related questions and concerns.

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Creating defensible space around a home eliminates pathways for wildfire to burn directly to the home.

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Landscaping with wildfire exposure in mind can protect homes

August 16th, 2021

By John M Harper

August 11, 2021 CONTACT: Pam Kan-Rice, (510) 206-3476, pam.kanrice@ucanr.edu EDITORS: Images can be downloaded at https://bit.

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SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF CALIFORNIA’S FIRE-PRONE LANDSCAPES: GRAZING FOR COMMUNI TY RESILIENCE

July 26th, 2021

By John M Harper

Zoom Webinar Series hosted by the Range Management Advisory Committee and the C A Fire Science Consortium. For details and to register see the attached file.

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