TARGETED GRAZING FIELD DAY & SAN BENITO
WORKING LANDSCAPES GROUP MEETING
Friday,May 5th, 2023
MORNING
FIELD TOUR: Evaluating the Effects of Targeted Grazing
Liz Reikowski, Willow Creek Land and Cattle, has conducted
her own research on grazing leases in south San Benito County
with funding from a Sustainable Agriculture Research &
Education (SARE) grant. This rancher-led project, Adding value
to grassfed cattle operations by restoring rangeland health with
targeted grazing on California' s Central Coast, is evaluating the
effects of targeted, rotational grazing to control weeds and
support native plants on two ranches. Liz, her brother Matt,
and partner Blake Duncan will share findings and demonstrate
rotational grazing techniques at a historic ranch near
Pinnacles National Park.
AFTERNOON
San Benito Working Landscapes Group Partner Roundtable
Methods and findings from a 3-year rancher-led research project supported by Western SARE
The partner roundtable is a great opportunity for ranchers, landowners, agencies, organizations, and
local elected leaders to share updates related to the conservation of and on working agricultural lands
in the San Benito County area.
See attached Flyer
