On the Range

Now Available: The Nature Conservancy's (TNC) Request for Proposals for a targeted cattle grazing contract for spring-fall of 2026 on a portion of Point Reyes National Seashore.Inquiries related to the RFP can be directed to Sasha Gennet (sgennet@tnc.org).Further information about TNC’s work at Point Reyes…

The San Francisco Bay Water Board has expanded their Grazing Regulatory Program to the Petaluma River watershed. Grazing operations exceeding 100 acres in size are required to enroll in the program by February 15, 2026, and to complete a Ranch Water Quality Plan by February 2027. A fact sheet is available…

  Register NowCentral Coast Rangeland Coalition Fall 2025 Workshop   Thursday, October 16, 8am-4pm RSVP by October 2nd or earlier to confirm you spot Space is limited, $40   Carpooling is encouraged as the number of vehicles allowed on the field site may be limited. Brush…

Livestock grazing can help maintain grasslands, improve native species habitat, control weeds, and reduce wildfire fuelsClick here for the pdf fact sheet version of this article. Biodiversity hotspots at risk California grasslands are often dominated by non-native European annual grasses. At the…

Research update from a project throughout Central California1This post is by Devii Rao, Roger Baldwin, Theresa Becchetti, Josh Davy, Royce Larsen, Fadzayi Mashiri, Ryan Meinerz, and Rebecca OzeranClick here for the pdf fact sheet version of this article. Ground squirrel damage described by ranchers …