Rangeland Soil Health Workshop

Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 9:00 am-1:30 pm

Location: Chileno Valley, Marin County

Please note: NO REFUNDS - Your payment guarantees your space.

Please join UC Cooperative Extension for a workshop on rangeland soil health. Attendees will increase their knowledge about the latest science related to rangeland soil health, with a focus on how that science applies to management. Participants will expand their understanding about the effectiveness and value of riparian restoration. Audience members will also increase their knowledge of and ability to access technical service providers who can help them implement soil health practices.

Intended audience: livestock producers, rangeland landowners, and land management agencies/non-profits that work with livestock producers.

Date: September 16, 2026

Registration deadline is Wednesday, September 9 at 5:00 pm.

Time: 9:00 - 1:30

Registration, coffee, and light snacks from 9:00 to 9:30

Workshop begins at 9:30

Location: Chileno Valley, Marin County

Address will be sent to those who register

No smoking and no pets allowed at venue

Cost: $15, includes coffee, morning snacks, and lunch

Scholarships available if you aren't able to cover the cost

Remember: Registration deadline is Wednesday, September 9 at 5:00 pm.

Topics covered will include

Managing California annual rangelands from the soil up - Toby O'Geen, UC Davis
Riparian restoration and hedgerow site tour - Rancher
Rangeland compost and seeding: effects on soil microbial diversity and plant communities - Ava-Rose Beech, UC Davis
Soils, grass, and grazing: Decisions that matter - Leslie Roche, UC Davis
Implementing soil health practices and monitoring through Marin RCD - Fiona O'Neill, Marin RCD
Introductions of local RCDs, NRCS, MALT, and other technical services providers who have soil health funding opportunities

If you have questions, contact Devii Rao at deviirao@ucanr.edu or 707-583-9706.

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