On the Range

Learn about the development of Hopland Research and Extension Center’s (HREC) grazing plan for virtual fencing, grazing planning for wildfire preparedness, and using virtual fencing for grazing on public lands. You will also hear from producers at Hopland REC about their experiences with virtual fence…

Update from CDFA: "CDFA has issued a Statewide Quarantine Order effective June 12, 2026. All animals entering California from an NWS-infested zone, NWS-surveillance zone, or State with an active NWS Infested Zone are now subject to enhanced entry requirements." See below or click here for additional details.

Please see California Department of Food and Agriculture notice regarding the confirmation of New World Screwworm in Texas. Below is an excerpt from their notice:SACRAMENTO, CA — June 4, 2026: The California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) Animal Health Branch is issuing this notification to…

Please join UC Cooperative Extension and the Hopland Research and Extension Center for a virtual fence workshop on May 8 from 9 to 11:30. If you stay for the optional field tour the day will end at 1:00 pm. Workshop DescriptionIn the May 8th workshop you will learn from HREC staff about what virtual…

The Department of the Interior (DOI), the National Park Service (NPS) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) will co-host a community open house to discuss ongoing management of grasslands within 17,000 acres of the headlands and Pierce Point areas of Point Reyes National Seashore. The open house will be on April…