Santa Barbara County Cattlemens Association

Mr. Fred Hayes was a huge part of the SBCCA serving as a director and officer. Fred was a major driving force with the continued growth and success of the local bred beef classes at the Santa Barbara County Fair for years. There is a huge hole in all our hearts and in the farming and ranching community here on the central coast. Fred was a true leader in the industry and gave so much to so many. He booming voice and laugh are going to be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Our employees enjoyed a steak lunch and all the fixings that we purchased at a recent fundraiser for the Cattlemen’s Association. Food was prepared by the Cattlemen’s Association as well. #wheresthebeef? #eatbeef

The University of California Davis School of Veterinary Medicine is investigating how California livestock (cattle, horse, sheep, goat, pig, llama, alpaca, bee and other) producers have been impacted by wildfires in the last 10 years. The following 10-15 minute survey will collect information on animal, production, feed, grazing, and property losses. This study will provide data to inform policy and emergency response planning to support our livestock community. Thank you for your participation! Website: http://bit.ly/UCDavisFIRE

Last nights Dinner ,Dance and Auctions was a huge success. In all the confusion of last nights event we forgot to say thank you to Santa Barbara County Cattlewomens Association for all that do for the Cattlemen. The SBCCW made these great Center pieces that were on all 60 plus tables last night. Thank you Brandy Branquinho SBCCW President,and her outstanding SBCCW crew for everything and a special thank you to Jen Holzer who made these amazing Center pieces.

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Workshop REMINDER: "Weather, Grass, and Drought: Planning for Uncertainty" The Weather, Grass, and Drought Workshop: Planning for uncertainty. Registration is currently open here. https://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=26435 This event is co-sponsored by UC Cooperative Extension, UC Rangelands, the National Drought Mitigation Center, and the USDA Climate Hub and will be held in Solvang, CA on Wednesday evening, February 6th. We will have speakers from around the c...ountry and state come to Solvang to: de-mystify the US Drought Monitor and explain how its drought designations are determined; present an overview of available drought programs and assistance (public and private); and review weather forecasting tools and discuss their reliability when making long-range decisions at the ranch level. I think it will be an excellent program. Best, Matthew _______ Matthew Shapero Livestock & Range Advisor University of California Cooperative Extension Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties 669 County Square Drive Suite #100 Ventura, California 93003 (805) 645-1475 [email protected]

The Weather, Grass, and Drought Workshop: Planning for uncertainty. Registration is currently open here. https://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=26435 This event is co-sponsored by UC Cooperative Extension, UC Rangelands, the National Drought Mitigation Center, and the USDA Climate Hub and will be held in Solvang, CA on Wednesday evening, February 6th. We will have speakers from around the country and state come to Solvang to: de-mystify the US Drought Monitor and ...explain how its drought designations are determined; present an overview of available drought programs and assistance (public and private); and review weather forecasting tools and discuss their reliability when making long-range decisions at the ranch level. I think it will be an excellent program. Best, Matthew _______ Matthew Shapero Livestock & Range Advisor University of California Cooperative Extension Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties 669 County Square Drive Suite #100 Ventura, California 93003 (805) 645-1475 [email protected]

2018 SBCCW Association Cowbell of the year Sharla Branquinho with her Mother in Law 2001 SBCCW Cowbell of the year and SBCCA Director Brandy Branquinho at the 2018 CCA/CCW convention Cowbell of the year luncheon.

SBCCA Invites you to attend the 2018 Livestock & Range Symposium. Four Specialists from UC Davis will be coming down to Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties to discuss: Beef cattle genetics Trace mineral supplementation in cattle... Water quality on ranches Ground squirrel impacts to ranching operations November 8th, 4-7pm at the Far Western in Orcutt (near Santa Maria) Pre-registration is $30. Registration at the door is $40. Please go online to register. Early registration helps us plan and saves you money! https://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=25728