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Stories from California Cattle Country takes listeners to some of the most beautiful parts of this diverse state to learn more about the people and practices of ranches and dairies. Follow our host, Ryan as he darts around the state meeting cattle ranchers and dairy farmers learning about the animals and land they care for everyday.This podcast is produced by the California Cattlemen’s Foundation with support from the California Cattle Council.

Stories from California Cattle Country California Cattlemen's Foundation

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    • 4.7 • 14 Ratings

Stories from California Cattle Country takes listeners to some of the most beautiful parts of this diverse state to learn more about the people and practices of ranches and dairies. Follow our host, Ryan as he darts around the state meeting cattle ranchers and dairy farmers learning about the animals and land they care for everyday.This podcast is produced by the California Cattlemen’s Foundation with support from the California Cattle Council.

    S3 E8 PREDATORS: Speaking with rancher Wes Moore in Humboldt County about Nuisance Dogs

    S3 E8 PREDATORS: Speaking with rancher Wes Moore in Humboldt County about Nuisance Dogs

    In this episode we speak to Wes Moore about how packs of once domesticated dogs, primarily let loose by area marijuana farmers seasonally, are affecting his herd and his families livelihood.

    • 21 min
    S3 E7: PREDATORS - Mountain Lions with Vince Fontana in Half Moon Bay

    S3 E7: PREDATORS - Mountain Lions with Vince Fontana in Half Moon Bay

    In this episode we speak with Vince Fontana of Flashlight Ranch in Half Moon Bay which is in San Mateo County... a region dealing with increasing Mountain Lion activity.

    Brooks Brother Support Fund

    • 20 min
    S3E6 Predators: Wolves in Modoc County with Myles Flournoy

    S3E6 Predators: Wolves in Modoc County with Myles Flournoy

    In this episode we speak with rancher Myles Flournoy of the Likely Land and Livestock Company in Modoc county about the prevalence of wolves in the area, the effects that they can have on ranching operations and what can be done, if anything,  to mitigate it.

    • 18 min
    S3 E5: ON FIRE & PREDATORS with California Cattlemen's Vice President of Public Affairs on how policy plays a role in California Ranching

    S3 E5: ON FIRE & PREDATORS with California Cattlemen's Vice President of Public Affairs on how policy plays a role in California Ranching

    In this episode we speak with Kirk Wilbur, Vice President of Public Affairs for the California Cattlemen's Association, about legislation he shepherded in to allow California ranchers access to their animals during wildfire events and what can be done to address predation.

    • 25 min
    S3 E4: ON FIRE with Stephanie Larson County Director and Livestock Range Management Advisor for the UC Cooperative Extension

    S3 E4: ON FIRE with Stephanie Larson County Director and Livestock Range Management Advisor for the UC Cooperative Extension

    In this Episode we speak with Dr Stephanie Larson, County Director and Livestock Range Management Advisor and Director of University of California Cooperative Extension, Sonoma County about fires in Sonoma county, rangeland management and how cattle can help.

    Match Graze

    • 20 min
    S3 E3 ON FIRE: With Mike Furlong in Bodega Bay

    S3 E3 ON FIRE: With Mike Furlong in Bodega Bay

    In this episode we talk to Mike Furlong about his ranching operation in Bodega Bay, his family's experience with fires in the area and what can be done, if anything, to mitigate them.

    More about the Redwood Empire Food Bank

    • 17 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
14 Ratings

14 Ratings

outdoor girl 101 ,

Wonderful and informative podcast

Great stories! Really enjoy hearing from a diverse group of people that all love the land.

eminsac ,

Wonderful

Such a great view into a slice of life many of us never see. Really makes me appreciate California and our ranches. Thanks for sharing these stories!

huge_f_an ,

Fantastic

Fantastic podcast ! Everyone needs to hear about our rich California cattle history !

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