Our History
In the 1800s, explorers and settlers began to arrive from Russia, China and Europe. Inland, the valleys hosted the northernmost Mexican ranchos. After the gold rush of 49, many would-be miners also established ranches inland. Today, cowboys celebrate their way of life at California’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo in Willits every Fourth of July.
Lumberjacks came from New England and timber drove the County’s economy for many years. The fishing industry grew and still plays a vital part in Mendocino County life.
Italians and Greeks moved north from San Francisco and found the ideal climate for growing wine grapes, fruit and olives. Our County still benefits from their bounty and organic grape growing and winemaking techniques, make Mendocino County America’s Greenest Wine Region TM.
Artifacts of our Native American, timber, fishing, agricultural, and cultural heritages cab be discovered throughout the County, and are preserved in our many museums.
(Thank You ‘Visit Mendocino County’ http://visitmendocino.com ) for the use of this information.
Sustainable Beef Resource Center Formed
The Sustainable Beef Resource Center (SBRC) was formed at the suggestion of beef producers and branded-beef marketers who recognized the need for a centralized source of facts about technologies used in sustainable beef production. SBRC members include...
American Sheep Industry Mastitis Survey
Mastitis Survey Participation Requested The greatest cause for death in the first two weeks of a lambs' life is STARVATION! Mastitis, an infection or inflammation of the mammary gland in the ewe, is a major cause of this undesirable result. There are a...
Info on Certification and Labeling for Ag. Producers
Received an interesting question regarding geographical certification today and so I thought I'd pass on some resources. In 2005 the Western Extension Marketing Committee produced a small book on the subject that many will find useful. You can download a...
USDA Launches Cattle Dashboard - Market Price Info
USDA Marketing Service has just launched a new cattle tool called Cattle Dashboard. According to USDA, Dashboard allows users to see weekly volume and price information presented in graphs and tables that can be customized for viewing and downloaded for...
Mendo/Lake Hay, Pasture, Cereal Grains & Custom Farming Services Directory
As a service to our hay, pasture, new cereal grain and custom farming providers, we are creating a directory so those seeking to buy hay, cereal grains, rent pasture, custom graze or get custom tillage or harvesting done will know where to make contacts....
Calendar
| 4-H Re-enrollment due. | 9/1/2010 |
| Northern Spotted Owl Workshop | 10/12/2010 |
| Northern Spotted Owl Workshop | 10/13/2010 |
Current News
European Grapevine Moth (EGVM)
Information pertaining to this pest.
European Grapevine Moth Video (CDFA)
Mailing List Update: Please add me to your mailing list!
Meat Industry Capacity and Feasibility Study of the North Coast Region of California is now available under the Livestock & Natural Resource Management Program page.
UC's Drought Management Website
When there is insufficient irrigation water to meet the water demands of a crop, the available irrigation water must be applied in the most efficient manner possible.
U.S. Food Market Estimator
The U.S. Food Market Estimator is designed to help users determine the potential demand, by county in the United States, for more than 200 different food items.
Contact Information
Mendocino County
UCCE-Mendocino County
890 N. Bush Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
Phone: (707) 463-4495
Fax: (707) 463-4477
e-mail: cemendocino@ucdavis.edu
Director:
John M Harper
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