Kyle Waggoner with the Umatilla County Soil and Water Conservation discusses virtual fencing and the virtrual fence field day, Fri., July 11 at the Ukiah Senior Center. For more information and to RSVP, visit https://www.umatillaswcd.org/virtual-fence-planning-session

Waggoner explains what virtual fencing for cattle is and how the technology works. He also talks about what the SWCD is applying for a virtual fence project and how local cattle ranchers can participate. Next, he talks about the research done on virtual fencing. Waggoner also explains how virtual fencing can be a valuable tool for land managers in reducing wildfire risks and managing gracing more efficiently.