While our continued hot weather makes it difficult to remember that autumn is just around the corner, we're working on a busy schedule of fall and winter workshops and field days! Details will follow (be sure to check our Foothill Farming Events Calendar regularly) - but I wanted to make sure you get these events on your calendar!
| Date(s) |
Workshop/Field Day Location |
| August 31, 2017 |
Penryn, CA |
| September 23, 2017 |
Beef Quality Assurance Workshop Sierra Foothill Research and Extension Center, Browns Valley, CA |
| September 29, 2017 |
Shepherd Skills Workshop: Preparing Sheep for Breeding Auburn, CA |
| October 18, 2017 |
Full Belly Farm Tour Capay Valley, CA |
| October 25, 2017 |
Farmer-to-Farmer Potluck and Operational Succession Panel Discussion TBA |
| November 3, 2017 |
Intro to Business Planning Workshop Auburn, CA |
| November 9, 2017 |
Electric Fencing Workshop TBA |
| November 15, 2017 |
Farmer-to-Farmer Breakfast - Whole Farm Insurance Workshop TBA |
| January 17, 2018 |
Farmer-to-Farmer Breakfast - Labor Workshop TBA |
| January 18, 2018 |
Shepherd Skills Workshop: Introduction to the Sheep Business Auburn, CA |
| January 20, 2018 |
Shepherd Skills Field Day: Sheep Husbandry Basics Auburn, CA |
| January 25 - March 1, 2018 |
Farm Business Planning Short Course Auburn, CA |
| February 13, 2018 |
Farmer-to-Farmer Breakfast TBA |
| February 20, 2018 |
Operations Planning Workshop TBA |
| March 3, 2018 |
Shepherd Skills Field Day: Pasture Lambing School Auburn, CA |
These workshops and field days are a great way to gain new knowledge and to network with other farmers and ranchers. Contact me at dmacon@ucanr.edu for more information!