Senior Lunch at Modoc County Fair Celebrates Community and Collaboration

By Laurie Wayne Those interested in safe harvesting, processing, preserving, and learning about California native elderberries are invited to attend 2 workshops held at the Cedar Pass Snow Park. The workshops are scheduled for Tuesday, […]

By Alan D. Bergman Joan, far right, with her nanny, in 1938. Not unlike a plumber unclogging a stuffed pipe, recalling our past and telling or writing our stories can release a floodgate of emotions […]

The Heritage Fruit Tree Project, an initiative under Modoc Harvest dedicated to preserving agricultural history, is thrilled to offer a unique opportunity for apple lovers and gardeners in the Modoc County area. On September 14th, […]

Surprise Valley kids practicing showing Alice Stephan, Mackenzie Hughes (Judging) and Harlyn Hinton, Baylee Hughes and Lillian Bartolo (back). Surprise Valley kids shearing their sheep Lillian Bartolo, Zoey Curran (fence), Alice Stephan, and Harlyn Hinton.  […]

Modoc County Department of Agriculture Modoc County.  On July 17th and 18th, the Modoc County Department of Agriculture in conjunction with Modoc County Farm Bureau and University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) hosted an agricultural […]

By: Ary West  The eagerly awaited Modoc Certified Farmers Markets are set to open their 2024 season on Saturday, July 13th in Cedarville from 9am to noon, followed by Alturas the next Saturday at the […]

#RecreateResponsibly on Independence Day Celebrating July 4 outdoors is a national tradition, and the USDA Forest Service happily welcomes visitors this Thursday. But remember, fireworks and pyrotechnics are prohibited on public lands — every forest, […]

MHS’s Ag Teacher Dominique Bickford (DeMoss) earned the CATA Outstanding Young Member Award after six years of teaching.  On CATA’s website they states, “The purpose of this award is to encourage and recognize outstanding young […]

Smokey Bear is turning 80 on Friday, August 9th! Come to the Modoc National Forest Office in Alturas to sign a giant birthday card for Smokey Bear and celebrate with a cupcake or popsicle and […]

The Modoc Heritage Foundation, Modoc County Fair Board and racer Donnie Richardson put together an amazing event last weekend, bringing the races back to Cedarville! According to Donnie, the event had been a collaborative effort […]