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Sheepherder Scientist

@flyingmulefarm

Sheepherding rangeland geek/extension dude, amateur chainsaw miller in the Sierra foothills; ♥️ baseball on the radio! #sheep365 #rangelands365 #CADrought #UCCE

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I've been in the sheep business (or least had sheep) for nearly half of my life. After tomorrow, I won't have any breeding ewes - at least for now. A difficult - but necessary - decision. flyingmule.blogspot.com/2024/12/aerial…

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As California faces more unpredictable weather, ranchers are discovering that planning ahead and adapting to extreme conditions isn't just helpful—it's essential for survival and long-term success. Read more about how UCCE is supporting communities.⬇️ plantsciences.ucdavis.edu/news/woodmanse…

As California faces more unpredictable weather, ranchers are discovering that planning ahead and adapting to extreme conditions isn't just helpful—it's essential for survival and long-term success.

Read more about how UCCE is supporting communities.⬇️
plantsciences.ucdavis.edu/news/woodmanse…
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How do you think about flexibility in your ranching operation? Here's one approach: ucanr.edu/blogs/Ranching… #drought #flexibility

How do you think about flexibility in your ranching operation? Here's one approach:

ucanr.edu/blogs/Ranching…

#drought #flexibility
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Haven’t posted a blog post in a bit… The holidays were great, and yet… Grief is an interesting emotion. Snuck up on me this week. flyingmule.blogspot.com/2025/01/two-ye…

Ag&Natural Resources (@ucanr) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Ranchers, land managers, conservationists, policymakers & scientists will gather at the Rustici Rangeland Science Symposium to discuss climate, wildfires, wolves & more. Speakers: Dr. Daniel Swain, Tracy Schohr, Sheepherder Scientist Leslie Roche. 2/18 More ⬇️ bit.ly/3Q21J7s

Ranchers, land managers, conservationists, policymakers & scientists will gather at the Rustici Rangeland Science Symposium to discuss climate, wildfires, wolves & more.  
Speakers: <a href="/Weather_West/">Dr. Daniel Swain</a>, <a href="/BeefnSushi/">Tracy Schohr</a>, <a href="/flyingmulefarm/">Sheepherder Scientist</a> <a href="/UCDRange/">Leslie Roche</a>. 
2/18  
More  ⬇️
bit.ly/3Q21J7s
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I'm stepping away from whatever this platform has become. Not sure how I'll engage in social media for the foreseeable future, but here's a few thoughts on current events: flyingmule.blogspot.com/2025/02/what-h… Thank you to those of you who've followed my blog over the years.

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First time in nearly 20 years I'm not lambing out a group of ewes - definitely a different feel to spring without lambing season. flyingmule.blogspot.com/2025/03/unmoor…

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“Grazing by animals... not only removes surface fuels but also defoliates ladder fuel shrubs and modifies overall fuel receptivity through trampling,” said Sheepherder Scientist Ag&Natural Resources for reducing wildfire risk on forests & rangelands California Farm Bureau agalert.com/california-ag-…

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An emotional day - moved the last of my ranch stuff from the ranch I’d leased since 2008. Tough to drive out for the last time - and not see sheep grazing the pastures. flyingmule.blogspot.com/2025/04/just-p…