23rd Annual Continuing Education Seminar for Ranchers

San Benito County Weed Management Area

A County, State, Federal and Private Partnership

23rd Annual Continuing Education Seminar for Ranchers

Tuesday, December 3, 2024
8:00 am – 1:00 pm.
The Veterans Memorial Building
649 San Benito St.
For Information call 831-205-3125

8:00–8:30 Sign In
8:30–8:35 Welcome and Introductions
8:35–9:05 Ken Griffin, acting Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer, San Benito County Department of Agriculture

Laws and Regulations Update

9:05–9:35 Nicolas Somilleda, Environmental Scientist, CA State Parks
Elijah Aldridge, Environmental Scientist, CA State Parks
Hollister Hills State Park: Landscape -scale Weed Management Projects and Techniques

9:35–9:45 BREAK
9:45–10:10 Partner Updates
10:10-10:40 Patrick Moran, Research Entomologist, USDA Agricultural Research Service
Biological Control of Invasive Weeds of Rangelands in Northern California

10:40–10:50 BREAK
10:50–11:20 Richard Smith, Emeritus Farm Advisor

Calibration of a Sprayer

11:20–11:50 Priscila Nolasco, Agricultural Biologist/Inspector, San Benito County Department of Agriculture

Licensing, Permitting, Laws and Regulations Required in Squirrel Control

11:50–12:00 BREAK
12:00–12:15 Devii Rao, Livestock and Natural Resources Advisor, UC Cooperative Extension

Influence of Ground Squirrels on Forage Loss

12:15–12:45 Theresa Bechetti, Livestock and Natural Resource Advisor, UC Cooperative Extension

What is it, Will it Kill my Animals and How do I Get Rid of it?!?

12:45–1:00 Charlie Tobias, Large Animal Veterinarian

Weeds that are Toxic to Livestock: How to Recognize and Treat

3 hours of pesticide continuing education credit (including 1 hour of Laws and Regulations) have been approved by the Department of Pesticide Regulation

To find out more about the San Benito County Weed Management Area, or to get involved, please contact Amelia Ryan at Amelia_Ryan@nps.gov