Marin County Livestock Protection Program Marin County Board of Supervisors Marin County Department of Agriculture Stacy Carlsen, Agricultural Commissioner / Director 3-26-16
Overview I. Program History II. Initiated October 31, 2001 III. Livestock Management Components IV. Indemnification V. Evaluators and Measure of Success VI. Future and Challenges
I. Locally Controversial Program • Contract with USDA Wildlife Services • Little emphasis on implementation of non-lethal methods • $74,000 for program • Livestock / sheep losses estimated at greater than 5%
II. Integrated Livestock Protection • Discontinued Wildlife Services Contract • Initiated County program October 2001 • Initially Funded at $50K / year • Non-lethal program = cost share / indemnification emphasis, today ~ 2.2% sheep losses • Five year strategic plan continuously supported (2001- present)
III. Livestock Protection Cost Share Components Comprehensive approach, including cost-sharing of exclusion and non-lethal improvements: Exclusion is effective - Fencing ~ 230,029 linear feet (44.6 miles)
III. Livestock Protection Cost Share Components Comprehensive approach, including Cost-Sharing of exclusion and non- lethal improvements: Support of dog health and replacement ----- Guard Animals - predator deterrent >40 dogs 24 llamas 2 Donkeys
III. Livestock Protection Cost Share Components - Visual Deterrents, - Scare devices & noise makers - Fox Lights - Strobe & radio devices -Shepherding
III. Livestock Protection Cost Cost Share Components Comprehensive approach, including cost-sharing of exclusion and non-lethal improvements: - Husbandry Practices, labor intensive element but effective night penning/protective paddocks shepherding adjust lambing season
III. Livestock Protection Components Comprehensive approach- ranchers are very creative, innovative, appreciative of funding support from County. - Ranchers and Creativity electric fencing, mixing stock behavioral modifiers private property rights
IV. Indemnification • Budget reductions (FY 2010/11) -economic downturn • Ranchers prioritized cost share element during budget cuts • Ranch assessment payment policy remains viable • Meet livestock management standard to be eligible • Between 2 - 5% herd loss reimbursed • Loss verified • Maintain good standing
V. Evaluators of Success: 1. Average Livestock Losses - ~2.2% 2. Level of Participation 3. Annual Cost 4. Does it Meet Rancher and Community Needs
V. Evaluators of Success- Level of Participation: Actual Number of Participants Number of Participants Qualified to Needing/Receiving Cost Budgeted Receive Cost Share Funds Share Funds Fiscal Year Amount Actual Expenditures 29 12 FY 2014-15 $20,000 $17,850 28 14 FY 2013-14 $20,000 $20,252 24 *11 FY 2012-13 $20,000 $19,338 26 5 FY 2011-12 $20,000 $5,400 26 11 FY 2010-11 $20,000 $14,300 26 16 FY 2009-10 $40,000 $26,865 26 16 FY 2008-09 $40,000 $39,905 23 18 FY 2007-08 $50,000 $53,035 19 12 FY 2006-07 $50,000 $43,727 18 14 FY 2005-06 $50,000 $32,311 18 15 FY 2004-05 $50,000 $33,510 17 16 FY 2003-04 $50,000 $37,768 16 12 FY 2002-03 $50,000 $50,534 13 11 FY 2001-02 $50,000 $36,536 *Example Year next slide
V. Evaluators of Success: Marin Livestock Protection Program FY 12-13 # of adult Amt of $ Amt of cost Guard Guard Name Location Head Acreage eligible share $ paid dogs llamas Marty Albini Valley Ford 400 400 $3,000 1 Hicks B. Barboni Valley 220 2500 $1,500 $1,050 3 C. Cornett Tomales 1400 800 $3,000 $3,000 10 B. Jensen Tomales 500 660 $3,000 0 2 Mazzuchi Valley Ford 307 217 $3,000 1 0 R. Respini Marshall 46 1,397 $500 0 G. Thornton Tomales 300 1000 $3,000 $3,000 2 G. Caselli Valley Ford 110 363 $1,500 2 1 J. Pozzi $3,000 Valley Ford 540 710 $3,000 4 Walt Titus Valley Ford 208 300 $1,500 0 1 J. Jensen Tomales 640 320 $3,000 $2,988 0 2 Dave Evans Inverness 1600 807 $1,200 $1,200 0 0 M. Pozzi Valley Ford 800 0 $1,500 4 5 M. Luebermann Petaluma 30 26 $1,500 $1,000 0 5 L. Erickson Valley Ford 280 347 $1,500 0 2 Don Gilardi Petaluma 310 80 $1,500 1 4 Moretti, Monique Tomales 500 386 $1,200 $1,000 2 0 Cunninghame, L Tomales 1500 15 $1,200 $1,200 4 T. Hicks Tomales 200 160 $1,500 $500 1 0 McGlochin, B Tomales 200 0 $1,500 Baranaga, M Marshall 60 80 $1,500 $1,400 4 0 Pomi, M Petaluma 45 504 $1,500 2 2 Rossotti, Julie Pt. Reyes 109 $1,500 1 0 Sub-Total 10196 11181 $43,100 $19,338 42 24
V. Evaluators of Success: Livestock Stats Does it meet the need of the ranchers? Crop Report Year Head of Sheep (all) $ per Unit $ Value $196.00 $1,989,000 2014 10,100 $188.00 $1,988,000 2013 10,600 $176.00 $1,605,320 2012 9,121 $231.00 $2,520,775 2011 10,912 $92.01 $1,523,155 2010 16,552 $75.37 $987,585 2009 13,101 $75.79 $1,167,610 2008 15,406 $76.40 $1,148,461 2007 15,032 $71.82 $1,062,897 2006 13,702 $85.06 $948,023 2005 10,320 $76.93 $884,238 2004 10,643 $74.88 $938,584 2003 11,607 $59.61 $596,880 2002 9,271 $58.69 $349,675 2001 5,511 $67.39 $666,857 2000 9,121 $64.13 $516,227 1999 7,496 Not listed $580,819 1998 7,044 Not listed $749,201 1997 8,837
VI. Future Challenges • Re-establish budget funding to (~$40,000) Budget reduced from $40K to $20K in fiscal year - FY08/09 • Clear understanding of Marin County Policy Misunderstanding of purpose and rancher support • Support ranchers with specifics projects Innovative deterrents, alert mechanisms, habitat modifications • Increase various agencies support for LPP and environmental quality act compliance CEQA compliance efforts • Continuous evaluation of non-lethal control Build the tool box of for exclusion and deterrents
Complex Habitat and Terrain
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