Ron Knight Memorial Scholarship

Tehama Cattlemen's Ron Knight Memorial Scholarship

The Tehama County Cattlemen's association holds their annual Winter Dinner and Auction every January, with proceeds going towards their Scholarships.  This scholarship offers a $2000 award to six selected recipients.  

The closing date for the 2023/2034 scholarship is April 21, 2023.

See the scholarship guidelines below.

2023 RONALD KNIGHT SCHOLARSHIP Instruction sheet

"New" Agronomy & Weed Science Advisor Position -- Posting

Area Agronomy and Weed Science Advisor Applied Research and Extension Serving Tehama, Shasta, and Glenn Counties, CaliforniaThe University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) offers a unique recruitment opportunity for a UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Area Agronomy and Weed Science Advisor, with academic oversight for the Master Gardner program.  UC ANR operates a statewide network of researchers and educators dedicated to the development and application of knowledge to address local agricultural, environmental and health issues. Over 150 UC ANR UCCE advisors conduct research, outreach and education from locally based CE offices serving all 58 counties from 70+ locations throughout the state. By working and living among those we serve, UC ANR expands the University of California’s reach to engage all people and communities in California, ensuring equal access to the UC system

Location: Tehama County - Red Bluff, CA

 This position will be headquartered in the UCCE Tehama office located in Red Bluff, CA and serves Tehama, Shasta and Glenn Counties.

Date Posted: March 1, 2023
Closing Date: April 24, 2023

For more information and details click on: Agronomy & Weed Sciene Position #2450    Or go to https://ucanr.edu/publicFiles/jobs/2450.pdf

Desired Experience

• Passion and desire to pursue a career in Cooperative Extension
• Experience in building partnerships and with multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated ability to effectively plan projects, manage teams and implement an applied research and outreach program, including setting measurable goals and objectives

How to Apply

If interested in this position, please visit: https://recruit.ucanr.edu/ and choose “applicants” (refer to position #22-07)

COVID-19 Office Update

Our Tehama Cooperative Extension office and programs are currently in a “OPEN” .  UC staff have been and will continue to access the office and research sites …. and are available by phone, email or voice messaging.  We look forward  talking and working with you. 

Clients and visitors are welcome to make an appointment to talk to staff, which we can arrange, by calling the office or staff directly. All staff, clients, visitors and vendors are being asked to  successfully complete a five question survey and temperature check.  It is recommended that face masks be worn. We will be social distancing by keeping a 6ft spacing.

This may be the “new normal” for a while as we navigate through this pandemic and these unusual circumstances. Our concerns are protecting the health of our staff and clients, as we plan to re-open through the phases,  following state, UC and county guidelines.

Access the Tehama Cooperative Extension COVID 19 re-opening plan below:

UC Cooperative Ag Extension COVID 19 Plan -- Revised 8-30-21

What is UC Cooperative Extension?

The University of California's 64 Cooperative Extension (UCCE) offices are local problem-solving centers. More than 400 campus-based specialists and county-based farm, home, and youth advisors work as teams to bring the University's research-based information to Californians. UCCE is a full partnership of federal, state, county, and private resources linked in applied research and educational outreach. UCCE tailors its programs to meet local needs. UCCE's many teaching tools include meetings, conferences, workshops, demonstrations, field days, video programs, newsletters and manuals. Thousands of volunteers extend UCCE's outreach, assisting with nutrition and 4-H youth development programs along with Master Gardener, Master Food Preserver, and Master Food Shopper education.

UC Davis Vet Medicine Extension video---with Josh Davy and his research projects highlights

Go Check it Out!!!!

Hear the connection with Josh's program and UC Davis Vet Medicine research and extension.

Click this link to view the  YouTube video!!

 https://youtu.be/37Mmq7qc0QA