Sheepherder Scientist
@flyingmulefarm
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Sheepherding rangeland geek/extension dude, amateur chainsaw miller in the Sierra foothills; ♥️ baseball on the radio! #sheep365 #rangelands365 #CADrought #UCCE
Auburn, CA
Joined March 2014
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. https://t.co/20N2ENd438
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Not sure what's changed - me, or my sense of grief... https://t.co/iwRQeKwZAZ
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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 @flyingmulefarm @ucanr for reducing wildfire risk on forests & rangelands @CAFarmBureau
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Interesting how grief and memory are intertwined. At least it's interesting to me... https://t.co/S42PMjDTMQ
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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. https://t.co/Y8lQKdfRLg
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Today was one of those days. One of those days when adulting was hard. https://t.co/CFbY7VF78m
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Solitude and isolation seem like two sides of the same coin. https://t.co/LXUAlxq3wY
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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: https://t.co/D4Ci1sfNpm Thank you to those of you who've followed my blog over the years.
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Ranchers, land managers, conservationists, policymakers & scientists will gather at the Rustici Rangeland Science Symposium to discuss climate, wildfires, wolves & more. Speakers: @Weather_West, @BeefnSushi, @flyingmulefarm @UCDRange. 2/18 More ⬇️ https://t.co/2Y1DWlvS6K
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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. https://t.co/riRhkl7f5a
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How do you think about flexibility in your ranching operation? Here's one approach: https://t.co/Bmc7pVPyA5
#drought #flexibility
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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.⬇️ https://t.co/31sFZpNHUB
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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. https://t.co/Zy6iW1Y6gG
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Haven't been here for awhile. Thought I'd share what's happening in my world. https://t.co/PucD3l8xeK
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