Stories from California Cattle Country

In this episode we speak with Matt Allshouse, Conservation Ranching Program Manager at National Audubon Society about Bobcat Ranch and how responsible grazing is critical to native bird species.

Survival by Degrees
Bird Migration Explorer
Audubon California Chapter Map

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

In this episode we speak with California Rancher and Deputy Fire Chief for the Santa Barbara Fire Dept. Anthony Stornetta about increasing, in fact historical, fire behavior and what can be done to mitigate it. Anthony was instrumental in developing this series by linking me with ranchers in California affected by fire.

In this episode we speak with Dave about his experience with the fire, how wildland management is holding up and his feelings on the outlook for the future.

I Cry for the Mountains and the Legacy Lost

In this episode we speak with Justin Lofton of AH Beef about the direct-to-consumer marketplace... its benefits and its difficulties. This episode is the 3rd to come out of imperial valley and frankly wasn't planned. We also talk about some delicious yet lesser known cuts.


Calbeef.org Direct-To-Consumer Directory
Costco Freezer