The 2018 Calaveras Saddle Queen is Katherine Sharp!
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/17/2018 05:33 PM
Angels Camp, CA...(Frogtown, USA)....Katherine Sharp is the 2018 Calaveras Saddle Queen. Katherine Sharp is a 16 year old Junior at Connecting Waters Charter School. She lives in Mountain Ranch and loves playing the Irish Penny whistle, soccer & raising guide dogs. It was a tough competition and she edged out Emily Bolton for top honors. More to follow...
$213,349 Granted to UC Davis Researchers for Bovine Methane Emissions
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/15/2018 10:50 PM
Sacramento, CA...CDFA selected a research project titled "Small Dairy Climate Change Research: An economic evaluation of strategies for methane emission reduction effectiveness and appropriateness in small and large California dairies" for a grant award of $213,349. The research team is led by California Dairy Research Foundation in collaboration from University of California, Davis researchers.
Calaveras's Own Rachelle Snitchler is 2018 Mother Lode Round Up Queen
Posted by: thepinetree on 05/13/2018 11:01 AM
Sonora, CA...Rachelle Snitchler is a 2012 Calaveras High graduate and was very active in Calaveras Wranglers 4H club. 1st runner up was Samantha Smith, a Brett Harte graduate and past Calaveras Saddle Queen.
Thank You Supporters of the April 15th 2018 Mountain Ranch 4H Chili Cook off Fundraiser
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/26/2018 09:16 AM
Mountain Ranch, CA...Thank you to all who attended, donated to and volunteered at our chili cook off benefiting the Mountain Ranch 4H Club. We hope everyone enjoyed the chili, bake sale, snack bar, petting zoo, silent auction, and dessert auction. Our families worked hard to put on this event and could not be more grateful for the supportive attendance we received from the community!
"Cattle in the Sierra" Museum Exhibit Reception at Murphys’ Old-Timers Museum
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/24/2018 11:02 AM
Murphys, CA...Museum Exhibit Reception at Murphys’ Old-Timers Museum. Saturday February 24, 4 – 7 PM. Main Street Murphys, Calaveras County. Grazing cattle in the high country is a subject of controversy. Historic traditions and public use of forest resources must be balanced with water quality, meadow impacts, and the ringing of cowbells. A grant from California Humanities allowed historian Judith Marvin and Julia Costello to research this topic and this exhibit –and a forthcoming short film -- are results of their study. With help from the US Forest Service, Central Sierra Environmental Resource Center, and the Rasmussen, Dell’Orto, and Whittle ranching families, both history and modern practices are addressed. Descriptive panels with text and photos are displayed within a reconstructed ca. 1911 cow-camp tent outfitted with period gear.
Angels Camp, CA...On February 23, 2018, Bret Harte FFA held their annual Petting Zoo Extravaganza. This event is planned for weeks by the Ag Science 2 class and one of the advanced floral classes headed by two committee chairs Rowan Perry and Dominic Santella. The event included a coloring station with a lesson on farming, animal mask making station, a small animal station, a large animal station, and a tomato seed planting station. We had a variety of animals which included rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, sheep, goats, and pig.
The Save Mart Companies Announces New Scholarships in Agriculture
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/02/2018 12:37 PM
Modesto, CA...The Save Mart Companies recognizes the challenges of feeding a growing population and is committed to cultivating leaders in the agricultural industry. To help nurture young talent in this field, Save Mart is offering fifteen $1,000 scholarships for the first time.
Selection and Care of Roses, Flowering Trees and Shrubs
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/02/2018 09:31 AM
Jackson, CA...Roses, flowering trees and shrubs are popular in local home landscapes and gardens. If you have questions about which ones to choose and how to successfully care for these colorful ornamentals, plan on attending the UCCE Master Gardeners of Amador County Public Education class “Selection and Care of Roses, Flowering Trees and Shrubs” on Saturday, January 27, 2018. Master Gardeners at this class will discuss various ornamental trees and shrubs that grow throughout Amador County, and the seasons in which they bloom. Proper timing, planting and pruning methods, will be covered, as they vary with plant type.
California Farm Bureau Elects New President, Vice Presidents..Including Sonora Native
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/08/2017 10:06 AM
Garden Grove, CA...An olive and citrus fruit grower from Oroville, Jamie Johansson, has been elected the new president of the California Farm Bureau Federation. The election of Johansson and of vice presidents Shannon Douglass of Orland and Shaun Crook of Sonora highlighted the final day of the 99th CFBF Annual Meeting in Garden Grove.
Announcing the Inaugural PT Ranch Speaker Series: From Soil to Butcher 2018
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/27/2017 05:11 PM
Ione, CA...Join PT Ranch as they invite farmers, butchers and consultants to share their experiences with sustainable and regenerative agriculture in a speaker series hosted in Ione, California. The series brings together leading professionals who are committed to growing environmentally integrated businesses that improve soil health and provide the highest quality meats. Reintroduce yourself to dirt and learn how soil is the foundation of healthy food system and successful agriculture business.
