Defending and Growing the Core by Breaking the Cycle of Annual Grass Invasion
onlineInvasive annual grasses–such as cheatgrass, medusahead, and ventenata–are the leading cause of degradation and loss of America’s sagebrush grasslands, reducing forage and habitat, fueling more frequent and larger wildfires, and threatening rural economies. While invasive grasses are widespread, there remains a generational opportunity to proactively address this threat. However, many land managers may not be…
UW Virtual Invasive Grass Workshop
VirtualInvasive annual grasses–such as cheatgrass, medusahead, and ventenata–are the leading cause of degradation and loss of America’s sagebrush grasslands, reducing forage and habitat, fueling more frequent and larger wildfires, and threatening rural economies. While invasive grasses are widespread, there remains a generational opportunity to proactively address this threat. However, many land managers may not be equipped with the information needed to plan and implement effective treatments.
In this one-day virtual workshop, participants will learn about guiding principles, strategic planning processes, tools, and tactics for managing annual grass invasion in sagebrush country. Participants will be introduced to the proactive “defend and grow the core” management philosophy, which emphasizes protecting intact and functioning native plant communities, and expanding them through improved management techniques, rather than initially starting with the most degraded areas. This workshop seeks to inspire participants and start conversations across the sagebrush biome on how to meet the invasive annual grass problem head on in their own watersheds. We hope this information will be especially useful to any land manager, landowner, or conservation practitioner working to conserve and protect the sagebrush biome.
Central Oregon Ag Show
DESCHUTES CO. FAIR & EXPO CENTER, REDMOND 3800 SW Airport Wy, Redmond, OR, United StatesKeep your small, medium or large scale farming or ranching operation running at peak performance by visting with our over 80+ exhibitors offering the latest innovations in farm equipment, machinery, irrigation technology, real estate, financial & insurance services – and so much more.
Oak Regeneration Workshop: Strategies for Rangeland Health and Climate Change Mitigation
Bobcat Ranch 25929 County Road 34, Winters, CA, United StatesDiscover the crucial role of oak tree regeneration in California's ecosystem with tips on sustaining oak woodlands through active restoration, passive restoration, and focused land-management practices. Learn how oak regeneration enhances ecosystem resilience and mitigates the effects of climate change. See more here - Oak Regeneration Workshop 2024 Space is limited; please email Shana Risby…
Reducing Predation Risk on the Range
WEBINAR: Reducing Predation Risk on the Range: Cost-Sharing Opportunities and Producer Toolkit for Range Riding, Carcass Management and Electric Fencing Do you operate in an area with wolves, grizzly bears, or other large carnivores? Are you concerned about conflicts? This webinar will help you navigate the challenges of predator activity and conflicts, while introducing information…
Habitat Leasing through Grassland CRP
Zoomhttps://youtu.be/ZrpP1ehLx2c?si=r0IznO8LLESd46_k Join Western Landowners Alliance and national experts to learn about habitat leasing through Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Grassland CRP is a voluntary, working lands program managed through the Farm Service Agency (FSA) that contracts with producers and operators to protect grassland, including rangeland, pastureland, and wildlife habitat while also maintaining the areas as…
ACR Spring Field Day: Birding, Botanizing & Community Building at Avenales Ranch
Avenales Ranch Pozo, CA, United StatesJoin California's Audubon Conservation Ranching (ACR) program and partners at the beautiful bird friendly certified Avenales Ranch for a morning of birding and botanizing, lunch, and an afternoon of community building. We will be spending the day outside, so please plan accordingly. Lunch provided
Building Profitability and Resliency Through Regenerating Soil Health
Hamilton Ranch Round Barn Round Barn, Twin Bridges, MT, United StatesThe Southwest Montana Sagebrush Partnership cordially invites you to this workshop focused on increasing net profitability and resiliency of ranching in SW Montana. Emphasis will include using your livestock to improve soil health, forage biomass, water infiltration and retention, animal performance, and system resilience.
Attendees will gain knowledge and practical skill sets needed to take the best next steps in progress. The workshop will provide extensive hands-on instruction with interactive discussion facilitated by Understanding Ag
Talk: Large Carnivore Management in Wyoming
Buffalo Bill Center - Coe Auditorium 720 Sheridan Ave, Cody, WY, United StatesLarge carnivore management in Wyoming is multifaceted and always dynamic. Mountain lions, wolves, grizzly bears, and black bears are monitored and managed by a team of experts working together to maintain viable populations of large carnivores in suitable habitats. The team uses a science-based adaptive approach and proactively manages to mitigate human/wildlife conflicts.
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department strives to include localized expertise as well as public desires and attitudes in developing objectives and making management decisions. The Large Carnivore Section provides information and education on large carnivore management and safety to the public all over the state through Bear Wise Wyoming. Through changing population dynamics of both wildlife and people, carnivore management in Wyoming will continue to have its rewards and challenges.
2024 McCormack Ranch Sheepdog Trials
McCormack Ranch Montezuma Hills Road, Rio Visat, CA, United StatesThe popular McCormack Ranch Sheepdog Trial returns to the event lineup! Save the dates, Saturday, May 4th and Sunday, May 5th from 9:00am – 4:00pm.
The McCormack Ranch is located on Montezuma Hills Road west of Rio Vista. With the Sacramento River and Mount Diablo in the background, over 60 dogs and their handlers from several western states converge in hopes of winning a place in the United States Border Collie Handlers Association Sheepdog Finals held in, Middletown, VA September 30th thru October 6th.
The popular McCormack Ranch Sheepdog Trial returns to the event lineup! Save the dates, Saturday, May 4th and Sunday, May 5th from 9:00am – 4:00pm.
The McCormack Ranch is located on Montezuma Hills Road west of Rio Vista. With the Sacramento River and Mount Diablo in the background, over 60 dogs and their handlers from several western states converge in hopes of winning a place in the United States Border Collie Handlers Association Sheepdog Finals held in, Middletown, VA September 30th thru October 6th.