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Sheep Production 101 Workshop at UC Davis, October 13

October 1st, 2018
By Devii R Rao
Please join California Wool Growers Association for a Sheep Production 101 Workshop at the University of California Davis. This workshop will focus on sheep production basics, animal handling, breeding practices, nutrition, lambing, and predator management.
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Landscape and oaks
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What do you want to know about oaks?

September 22nd, 2018
By Devii R Rao
A few Livestock Advisors in Central California are interested in developing a research project on oaks and we want to make sure the project will be valuable to you! I'm hoping you will be willing to take 3 minutes to fill out a survey about why oaks are important to you and what info you need about...
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Cows and calves on rangeland
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New Central Coast Cow/Calf Cost Study Available

August 22nd, 2018
By Devii R Rao
Are you a rancher who is interested in figuring out ways to reduce costs? Are you thinking about going into the cattle business? Or are you a staff person at an agency that uses livestock grazing as a land management tool, and want to better understand how ranching works?
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Stockpond Diversions

August 16th, 2018
By Devii R Rao
I have been getting some calls recently regarding SB 88, the legislation related to reporting stock pond diversions. UCCE advisors Julie Finzel, Theresa Becchetti and Scott Oneto put together a great summary on Water Board requirements and how to measure water diversions. Click here for the article.
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