Tuesday, March 4th
The Art and Science of Rangeland Management
Is there one way, a perfect way to manage rangelands? Of course not. Ranchers and other managers rely on science and technology, on their network of advisors and on their experience observing the land to cultivate and apply the art of decision-making for their own needs. There will be a little science, some technology, and some art, too at the Summit. Join us!
8:00 REGISTRATION & coffee
Posters, photo displays and booths open. Photo slideshow on screen
8:30 Welcome – CRCC Anniversary Notes – Tim Koopmann
Point Reyes National Seashore, TNC staff
Ranching on the Zumwalt Prairie, Country Natural Beef’s Grazewell Program, Dan Probert
Indian Nations Conservation Alliance, Delane Atcitty
Science behind Climate Smart Ag on Rangelands, Toby O’Geen, UC Davis
The Art of Climate Smart Ag on Rangelands
Targeted Grazing and Wildfires, Brian Shobe, Stephanie Larson
Recognition of Conservation awards for Rangelands
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Lunch MidValley Cowbelles
Posters, photo displays and booths open. Photo slideshow on screen
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Photo Contest Winners Announced, Point Blue
Living through wildfire season, Leslie Roche, UC Davis
Rancher Comments on post -fire aid –
Science on Virtual Fencing in California, Brian Allen, UC Cooperative Extension
Art of using Virtual Fencing, a Rancher’s perspective
NRCS Update on virtual fencing as a practice, Alan Bower, NRCS
How Art and Science Work Together for Rangeland Health
3:15 Closing