UC Cooperative Extension Hosts Free Small Farms Seminar in Quincy – May 6, 2025

 
QUINCY, CA – The University of California Cooperative Extension is proud to announce the inaugural Small Farms Seminar, a free educational event designed for livestock producers of all sizes and experience levels. The seminar will take place onTuesday, May 6, 2025, at the Plumas-Sierra Fairgrounds in Quincy, California.
Event Schedule:

• 5:00 PM – Dinner & Information Booths
• 5:30 PM – Educational Presentations Begin

This informative evening will feature expert presentations on essential topics for small farms, including:

• Dr. Rosie Bush, DVM, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine – Goat and Sheep Herd Health Tips and Biosecurity Best Management Practices 
• Kane Russell, UC Cooperative Extension Forestry and Natural Resources Advisor – Wildfire Preparedness for Small Farms
• Libby Ehlers, California Department of Fish and Wildlife – Wildlife & Livestock Interactions

"We are excited to bring a new educational event to the region that will provide practical knowledge to help local livestock producers," states Tracy Schohr, University of California Cooperative Extension Livestock and Natural Resources Advisor. "This session is designed for livestock producers who are just starting out or managing a long-standing operation, including 4-H and FFA members." 
This is a FREE event, but pre-registration is required for dinner and to be entered in the door prize raffle. (Must be present to win.)
Register Today: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=45768  
Additional Information: https://ucanr.edu/county-office/ucce-plumas-sierra/event/2025-small-farms-seminar

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