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.
5 Facts About the Proposed Child Labor in Ag. Rule
The following is a repost from the US Dept. of Labor and was forwarded to me from Dr. Jim Oltjen. Source: United States Department of Labor Five Facts about the Proposed Child Labor in Agriculture Rule Fact # 1: The proposed Child Labor in Agriculture...
The USDA Rangeland Conservation Practice Effectiveness Program Scientific Review is Now Available Online
The USDA Rangeland Conservation Practice Effectiveness Program scientific review is now available online.This is a very comprehensive review (3 years, 40 scientists) of the current science on rangeland management for conservation....
Guard Dogs Relax Sheep
The following is reprinted in part from the Capital Press and came to me via ASI. It talks about research on guard dogs and the behavioral responses sheep have with them. Neat stuff!Research Shows Guard Dogs Relax SheepSheep tend to travel greater...
Economic Study Shows That US Beef and Pork Industry Will Lose Market Share Without An Animal ID and Traceability Program
The following is the executive summary of an Economic Assessment of Evolving Red Meat Export Market Access Requirements for Traceability of Livestock and Meat. The full report can be downloaded as a pdf at:...
Source of California Pasture Rental Rates
A fellow livestock and natural resource advisor, Glenn Nader, recently shared a source for non-irrigated pasture rental rates on a per acre basis by geographic area in California. The rates in the table below show a comparison between 2008 through 2011...
Calendar
| Event Name | Date |
|---|---|
| JR. LIVESTOCK EXPO | 2/4/2012 |
| Shepherd School (Sorry- class is full.) | 2/15/2012 |
| Planner's Guidelines for Managing Oak Woodlands | 3/8/2012 |
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Meat Industry Capacity and Feasibility Study of the North Coast Region of California is also available under the Livestock & Natural Resource Management Program page.
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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