This program promotes using management, not technology, to solve issues and problems. Emphasis is put on generating sustainable profit, not maximizing production. Educational workshops and events are held through out the year:.
- California Browsing Academy September 19-21, 2008. NEW DATE!!!
California Grazing Academy Annually held in May, this event is closed for 2008, please check back. - California Poultry Academy registration for this event is closed, please check back.
- California Sheep Academy September 12-14, 2008
- Niche Meat Marketing Conference Annually held in March.
- PlacerGROWN Farm Conference Annually held the first Saturday in February.
Three "Pasture Walks" will be offered in 2008. A tour and discussion of grazing and other management issues will take place.
I publish a quarterly Foothill Rancher newsletter. You can sign up and receive the newsletter electronically. Foothill Rancher
There is an annual field day at the Sierra Research and Extension Center in April. Each year, the is held in late April or early May. Farm calls are available by an appointment basis. Questions can answered by phone call (530-889-7385) or email at rsingram@ucdavis.edu .
I am the Livestock and Natural Resources Farm Advisor in Placer and Nevada Counties.
I have a Master's degree in Animal Science from Texas A & M University. I have served as a Farm Advisor in the areas since 1986. Hope you enjoy the site and feel free to get in touch with me by phone or email. I look forward to meeting you!
Thanks,
Roger Ingram