Connecting people, practices, and rangelands

Date: November 13-14, 2026

Location: Sierra Foothill Research and Extension Center in Browns Valley, California 

Build practical skills and strategies for effective grazing management.

This hands-on field school will bring together land managers, producers, natural resource professionals, students, and others interested in exploring how grazing management, livestock production, natural resources, and ranch planning can work together to support productive, resilient working lands.

Topics include:

• Ranch Planning and Goal Setting
• Grazing and Forage Management
• Natural Resources and Monitoring
• Livestock Health and Well-being
• Rangeland Policy and Regulations
• Hands-on Field Activities
• More!

Limited space available. Apply now**! Applications are due October 21, 2026.

Link to apply: https://tinyurl.com/CAGrzFieldSchool

Supported by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative and Russell L. Rustici Endowment

**Application does NOT guarantee acceptance to the course. You will hear from event organizers regarding your acceptance. 

**If accepted, meals and supplies will be covered, and limited housing will be available. 

 

For additional information or questions, please contact Leslie Roche (lmroche@ucdavis.edu) or Tracy Schohr (tkschohr@ucdavis.edu, 916-716-2643).