Sierra

California oak woodlands are highly prized ecoregions where stately trees, many of them hundreds of years old, are cornerstones of a habitat for wildlife and native plants.

California oak woodlands are highly prized ecoregions where stately trees, many of them hundreds of years old, are cornerstones of a habitat for wildlife and native plants.

The UC Sierra Foothill Research and Extension Center (SFREC) is soliciting proposals to support new and continuing research on rangeland and oak woodland ecology and management, beef cattle health, production and management, as well as related agricultural and natural resource themes important to Ca...

When I came face to face with beaver dams for the first time, I had what can only be described as a transformative experience, says Emily Fairfax, an assistant professor of environmental science and resource management at California State University, Channel Islands.

This year especially, many people have been eager to get an early start on their vegetable gardens.

Note: This post was adapted from my Foothill Agrarian blog. I've read a number of Twitter threads over the last six weeks that have been focused on supporting local farmers and ranchers during the COVID-19 crisis.

Springtime is strawberry time, and April is when an abundance of the berries begins to appear at farmers' markets and grocery stores. To get the most out of strawberries, wash them shortly before serving and eat them within a few days, as ripe berries are very perishable once picked.

The CalFresh Healthy Living-UC program in the Central Sierra is currently offering the USDA nutrition education curriculum Serving Up MyPlate online to qualified school sites. This curriculum offers three sections for students in Grades 1-6.

When California was part of the Wild West, it took a certain amount of guesswork to move cattle from their home range to summer pastures while making sure sufficient forage was left behind to hold the cattle over till fall rainfall spurred new growth.

Can you believe we are winding down week 5 of our remote work? Yet, I remain equivocal about my opinion of the work arrangement, despite not being as impacted as many.