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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