The University of California Cooperative Extension announces the inaugural Small Farms Seminar, a free educational event designed for livestock producers of all sizes and experience levels. The seminar will take place Tuesday, May 6, at the Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds in Quincy.
Dinner and information booths are available at 5 p.m., and educational presentations begin at 5:30.
Organizers say this informative evening will feature expert presentations on essential topics for small farms, including:
- Goat and sheep herd health tips and biosecurity best management practices, by veterinarian Rosie Bush, University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine
- Wildfire preparedness for small farms, by Kane Russell, UCCE forestry and natural resources advisor
- Wildlife and livestock interactions, by Libby Ehlers, California Department of Fish and Wildlife
“We are excited to bring a new educational event to the region that will provide practical knowledge to help local livestock producers,” said Tracy Schohr, UCCE 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 preregistration is required for dinner and to be entered in the door prize giveaway, for which participants must be present to win.
Additional information is available at https://ucanr.edu/county-office/ucce-plumas-sierra/event/2025-small-farms-seminar.
