tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-348077052024-03-12T20:13:14.650-07:00THE STATE OF JEFFERSON: NEWS and INFORMATION!Want to know more about the mythical but magical, and actual, State of Jefferson?.....Carved out of the counties bordering Oregon and California, this region has a unique character that has evolved over the last 170 years. Come see what is new, from the coauthor of two books by Arcadia Publishing: IMAGES OF THE STATE OF JEFFERSON and THE STATE OF JEFFERSON: THEN and NOW, and HISTORIC INNS & EATERIES IN THE STATE OF JEFFERSON, with 30 historic locations plus recipes!gail jennerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03191744315185086499noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34807705.post-7347780403015450182013-12-10T08:40:00.002-08:002013-12-10T08:40:23.442-08:00Tehama County Voices its Support for the renewed STATE OF JEFFERSON "movement"!The wave that has been sweeping through Northern California and Southern Oregon seems to be gaining notice.... now, according to reports around the region locally tagged as "the State of Jefferson", Tehama County has decided to put the proposal regarding "statehood" on its next ballot. Our local paper, the <u>Siskiyou Daily News</u> of Yreka, California, has carried several reports on those counties fighting to be heard, including one that ran last week.<br />
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of Jefferson question Tuesday and decided to let its constituents
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ballot.<br />The vote was 4-1. District 5 Supervisor Burt Bundy provided the no vote.<br />'I'm
a very firm believer in the democratic process of voting,' District 2
Supervisor Sandy Bruce said before the board's decision."<br />
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What some see as a ridiculous effort by radical rednecks is, perhaps more importantly, a critical assessment of the aggressive and growing role of federal and local government and its implied impact on many, many people in Northern California and Southern Oregon. They see a number of agencies at both local and federal levels as imposing unnecessary and excessive regulations, fees, permit requirements, and even taxes, on an area that is actually struggling to keep up with the rest of America. Indeed, in Siskiyou County, the unemployment rate is above 10% and some would say that does not actually reflect the REAL rate as many of those not included are part-time workers and seasonal workers. </div>
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So who is to say that the cry for recognition is radical? Perhaps it's nothing more than a historic and democratically licensed effort by Americans -- whose voices have, heretofore (as in the past), NOT been heard. What minority hasn't tried to voice its disapproval or protest through our ragged history? What minority hasn't attempted to make a better life for themselves and their children?</div>
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Perhaps it would be wise for those in political "power" to begin to listen to these voices...Actually, as The State of Jefferson "movement" moves forward, people may have to truly reassess whether Jefferson State is more than a mythical designation! AND it would do well for <u>all</u> of us to listen!</div>
gail jennerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03191744315185086499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34807705.post-30427725792524612072013-11-15T23:18:00.002-08:002013-11-15T23:18:39.305-08:00Move to Expand the "State of Jefferson" is Heard in Tehama County!The drive to expand the "State of Jefferson" continues to grow......<br />
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Now Tehama County is having its say! As reported in the <i>Chico Enterprise Record</i> and <i>Redding Record Searchlight</i>, Tehama County residents and Board of Supervisors has taken up the question of whether to join in the move to create a new state from portions of northern California and southern Oregon.<br />
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<a href="http://www.chicoer.com/news/ci_24528527/tehama-officials-get-look-at-proposed-state-jefferson">http://www.chicoer.com/news/ci_24528527/tehama-officials-get-look-at-proposed-state-jefferson</a><br />
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According to one spokesman, Tom Knorr, "<span id="RDS_global"><span id="MNGiSection">Northern California will
not survive as the fifth wheel of California's train wreck." Proponents stated that with as much confusion that exists in California's politics, it only makes sense to separate into a 51st state (once the proposed 49th state until the Bombing of Pearl Harbor brought an end to the movement of 1941). </span></span><br />
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<span id="RDS_global"><span id="MNGiSection">What will happen? It's hard to predict and yet, it's a hard-earned "dream" that many in the rugged region of Northern California and Southern Oregon seem to share. Perhaps the mythical State of Jefferson is destined to become a real entity!?????</span></span>gail jennerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03191744315185086499noreply@blogger.com0Tehama County, CA, USA40.0982197 -122.1746049999999938.544172700000004 -124.75639199999999 41.6522667 -119.59281799999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34807705.post-58338935840957537182013-09-11T15:13:00.000-07:002013-09-11T15:14:12.276-07:00REVISITING "How the States Got Their Shapes" and the State of Jefferson - prophetic?!<br />
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History Channel's "How the States Got Their Shapes: Culture Clash"... is even more provocative in light of the recent activity in Yreka, CA, and the Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors! The following is a post I wrote about appearing on that show......back in 2011:</div>
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"Earlier this spring I had the opportunity to participate in some interviews with the production company, Half Yard Productions, in their survey of The State of Jefferson, for the History Channel's series "How the States Got Their Shapes!"</div>
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It was a rainy day and we spent more time waiting for things to happen than seeing things happen. But it was an adventure and certainly time well spent. The episode featuring The State of Jefferson is scheduled to run this month (July).....have heard that some people have seen clips of the upcoming show. That means it must be coming up soon.</div>
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There have been more and more people logging on to check it out, asking questions, researching its history. And there is a growing group of people who, locally, are seeking to move the question of the State of Jefferson to more than a question -- they are seeking to get the concept on the ballot, or at least into the public's eye!! We'll have to wait and see what happens.</div>
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In another interview, conducted by Serena Travis at Good Morning Scott Valley, I was again asked about the notion of the State of Jefferson. It seems to be a topic of interest to more and more locals as well as out-of-towners. For more check out www.goodmorningscottvalley.com."</div>
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gail jennerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03191744315185086499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34807705.post-36054484064832597852013-09-11T14:40:00.001-07:002013-09-11T14:43:39.113-07:00STATE OF JEFFERSON HITS THE NEWS!!! With all the recent activity locally about the State of Jefferson, it's pretty interesting that responses have been popping up everywhere on the vote by the county board of supervisors to support the creation of a territory (by 4 - 1)...of course, many of them are nothing more than rants that label Siskiyou County as red-necked and out of touch radicals.....the list goes on and on, including Huffington Post and SF Chronicle???<br />
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For a local press release from Siskiyou Daily News, see: http://www.siskiyoudaily.com/article/20130904/NEWS/130909952/0/SEARCH<br />
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The Redding Record Searchlight article:<br />
http://www.siskiyoudaily.com/article/20130904/NEWS/130909952/0/SEARCH<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Suddenly - what happens here MATTERS??? So many here in this part of the state of felt that little here impresses lawmakers except our resources and what we can be taxed or what we can forfeit! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Let's hope that people here GET to VOICE their concerns and issues, issues that threaten agriculture/ranching, logging, mining, and the rural lifestyle we all cherish!!?? </span></div>
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gail jennerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03191744315185086499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34807705.post-8354635722339869132012-07-08T09:10:00.000-07:002012-07-08T09:10:27.467-07:00A NEW BOOK CONTRACT!!! Another State of Jefferson book to be released in 2013~<br />
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Can't wait to announce: Bernita Tickner and I were just offered another contract with Arcadia Publishing to write and produce another STATE OF JEFFERSON book, this one to be part of the POSTCARDS series! What a thrill.....especially since we have so much material to include.<br />
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Further updates on the book will come in the future. If you have any suggestions on places, people, or items to include (OR if you have vintage postcards!), please let me know. My email: gail@gailjenner.com<br />
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Also, more on my books and about me, check out my personal website: www.gailjenner.com<br />
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Stay in touch!!!<br />
<br />gail jennerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03191744315185086499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34807705.post-86470455524601631492012-06-26T11:13:00.000-07:002012-06-26T11:35:00.110-07:00COSTCO.....talking and sharing....Two weeks ago, I got to participate in a book signing at Costo in Roseburg, Oregon! It's the second time Costco has requested that THE STATE OF JEFFERSON books I've coauthored (Arcadia Publishing) be premiered at one of their stores. Last year I appeared at Costco in Medford, Oregon.<br />
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To say I was thrilled is an understatement...even traveling the 3 hours north to Roseburg did not dissuade me from
attending the signing. Welcomed by a stack of 85 books and a large
poster inviting customers to look at the books made it easy to break
into conversation with people. And though Roseburg is probably considered at the "edge" or on the margin of the State of Jefferson territory, nonetheless I was delighted with the number of people who came up and said, "The State of Jefferson? I know where that is...." or "Gosh, wouldn't it be great if <i>there really could be</i> a State of Jefferson?"<br />
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Several people recalled that they had seen a bit about the State of Jefferson on History Channel's 'HOW THE STATES GOT THEIR SHAPES' last summer. When I told them, yes, and I had been interviewed on that program, they were duly impressed (I didn't tell them that those of us waiting to be interviewed had waited for 5 hours because of the rain or that the editors/producers had trimmed all but a few bits of conversation from the interviews, which left far less in the expose than we 'locals' had hoped would be included)! The fact is, the State of Jefferson made national TV!<br />
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It seems the idea or ideal that comes to mind with the concept of the State of Jefferson, or this 51st state, has not died -- in spite of the fact that the reality is in stark contrast to the dream. People in this neck of the woods do see themselves as different: they connect to their environment and to the land in a far different way, and that perception has not dimmed with time. <br />
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Is it the more rugged environment we are enveloped by that affects us? Is it the weather and/or the fact that life is more connected to the peaks and valleys and rivers that dominate our landscape? Is it the small populations that are interlaced by open spaces that make the living here at least <i>feel different?</i><br />
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<i>I'm not sure. </i>But I do know that the mystique that is attached to The State of Jefferson continues to flourish. It is not a right or left thing, either, which makes it all the more intriguing. It is a notion that seems more connected to the independence that comes from living in this region of southern Oregon and/or northern California where mountains rise up gloriously and rivers cascade through rugged valleys.<br />
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<br />gail jennerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03191744315185086499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34807705.post-91746412715890470262011-07-08T22:50:00.000-07:002011-07-08T23:05:49.880-07:00How the States Got Their Shapes......"culture clash"<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNT_Uuz0uxJVsdYqRrfUS0KTrmfxXioXCmCCsYB_ctgAPoyCUDlM2H3zMBm3-CuXA1XRSbqHXi2ixf6efJh1c3lAB2YJVRFQf4uv7UwGtjgeWpD8d4SfcK_WVmBB35db5i4V8/s1600/yreka.broadway..jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNT_Uuz0uxJVsdYqRrfUS0KTrmfxXioXCmCCsYB_ctgAPoyCUDlM2H3zMBm3-CuXA1XRSbqHXi2ixf6efJh1c3lAB2YJVRFQf4uv7UwGtjgeWpD8d4SfcK_WVmBB35db5i4V8/s320/yreka.broadway..jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627229768408674562" /></a><br />Well, the episode of History Channel's "How the States Got Their Shapes" featuring the State of Jefferson premiered this week. The episode was titled "Culture Clash" and the State of Jefferson was the first topic included in the programming.<div><br /></div><div>It was fun being a part of the episode, although most of our interview ended up, no doubt, on the cutting room floor! Those of us in Yreka waiting for our "turn" didn't get a chance to meet Brian Unger, the host. He was sick with laryngitis so he couldn't conduct the interviews and between the rain and a series of other issues, we were lucky to have the episode even make it to the air! Michelle Fain, who edits and publishes JEFFERSON BACKROADS and Claudia East, author of the Arcadia book on Yreka, were also featured in the interviews.</div><div><br /></div><div>If I have a negative comment to make, it would be that they didn't spend enough time on the PRESENT State of Jefferson and what is going on these days to promote the concept. They kept it much more focused on the historical events of 1941. But most people probably don't realize that people here in the far reaches of California and southern Oregon really DO favor the establishment of a new state!</div><div><br /></div><div>I've included the link to hulu.com where the full episode of "Culture Clash"/"How the States Got Their Shapes" can be found.</div>gail jennerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03191744315185086499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34807705.post-76791016690058955072011-07-03T12:14:00.000-07:002013-09-11T14:49:45.331-07:00About History Channel's "How the States Got Their Shapes"<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8PkVfdE1blVuGj9KxieGOlmQKGUnLnHOpFBcTDpxmuf509k1u5jt8TVWYEG36oHdPeUo-pkuEPILQUn-dMpdtOkeiEoWCC542XZMk6UZbyAAn0Bq5tf-Z1eHeM16mC2zgoi4/s1600/TheState+of+Jefferson.+Map..jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625211240158365554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8PkVfdE1blVuGj9KxieGOlmQKGUnLnHOpFBcTDpxmuf509k1u5jt8TVWYEG36oHdPeUo-pkuEPILQUn-dMpdtOkeiEoWCC542XZMk6UZbyAAn0Bq5tf-Z1eHeM16mC2zgoi4/s320/TheState+of+Jefferson.+Map..jpg" style="float: right; height: 320px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; width: 274px;" /></a><br />
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Earlier this spring I had the opportunity to participate in some interviews with the production company, Half Yard Productions, in their survey of The State of Jefferson, for the History Channel's series "How the States Got Their Shapes!" <br />
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It was a rainy day and we spent more time waiting for things to happen than seeing things happen. But it was an adventure and certainly time well spent. The episode featuring The State of Jefferson is scheduled to run this month (July).....have heard that some people have seen clips of the upcoming show. That means it must be coming up soon.</div>
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As to the State of Jefferson, however, it's interesting to note the growing interest in this region.</div>
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There have been more and more people logging on to check it out, asking questions, researching its history. And there is a growing group of people who, locally, are seeking to move the question of the State of Jefferson to more than a question -- they are seeking to get the concept on the ballot, or at least into the public's eye!! We'll have to wait and see what happens.</div>
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In another interview, conducted by Serena Travis at Good Morning Scott Valley, I was again asked about the notion of the State of Jefferson. It seems to be a topic of interest to more and more locals as well as out-of-towners. For more check out www.goodmorningscottvalley.com.</div>
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gail jennerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03191744315185086499noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34807705.post-86832900996354018722011-02-07T16:38:00.000-08:002011-02-07T16:51:08.387-08:00A Featured Recipe from HISTORIC INNS & EATERIES<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhHTI2kK78IlMMy-ySKAoEsDyvLKyUj6AO7AVK4BTUSvHIxwEgBdiiCajP1Y2HSmwcN2fNRm9AeVUnTWIfly-P5pj_nD6Fkvc4vMRkf6J8nV2hXcDz0As_auMfNlvqAcVTQcE/s1600/021.+Winchester.outside.+Courtesy+Winchester+Inn..jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhHTI2kK78IlMMy-ySKAoEsDyvLKyUj6AO7AVK4BTUSvHIxwEgBdiiCajP1Y2HSmwcN2fNRm9AeVUnTWIfly-P5pj_nD6Fkvc4vMRkf6J8nV2hXcDz0As_auMfNlvqAcVTQcE/s200/021.+Winchester.outside.+Courtesy+Winchester+Inn..jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571114484007939730" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnGdVxV_AsBlwg1l1v8oGTJBE1BUs3767ULJNlFD5dOzNhx4PK4TAEGucKOm_LWW_iZE8v1JKiFsRKkn3MEKmkkeDvvKb2Zesm36lA73eI4Sv14nyo0ZqDAqa166cM6O1SYxQ/s1600/020.+Winchester+Inn+originally+a+hospital.Courtesy+Winchester+Inn..jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 146px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnGdVxV_AsBlwg1l1v8oGTJBE1BUs3767ULJNlFD5dOzNhx4PK4TAEGucKOm_LWW_iZE8v1JKiFsRKkn3MEKmkkeDvvKb2Zesm36lA73eI4Sv14nyo0ZqDAqa166cM6O1SYxQ/s200/020.+Winchester+Inn+originally+a+hospital.Courtesy+Winchester+Inn..jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571114470684022850" border="0" /></a><br />I thought I'd share with you all one of the recipes that we've included in our newest State of Jefferson book, HISTORIC INNS & EATERIES IN THE STATE OF JEFFERSON, coauthored with Bernita L. Tickner. The recipe is for Stilton Cheese and Onion Soup!<br /><br />This book was an adventure that took over a year, all the while, gathering photos, history, and then, RECIPES! The recipe came to us courtesy of <span style="font-weight: bold;">The Winchester Inn, in Ashland, Oregon</span>.<br /><br />Originally a hospital, the inn is now a delightful addition to the many B & Bs featured in Ashland. For more about the Winchester, check out our new book. It features 30 locations from all over the "great" State of Jefferson (that includes northern CA and southern OR), including photos and regional and specific history.<br /><br />I'm also including two photos, courtesy The Winchester: how it appeared as a hospital and how it looks now.<br /><br /> <style>@font-face { font-family: "Wingdings 2"; }@font-face { font-family: "Vivaldi"; }@font-face { font-family: "Papyrus"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }p.MsoTitle, li.MsoTitle, div.MsoTitle { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center; font-size: 18pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }p.MsoSubtitle, li.MsoSubtitle, div.MsoSubtitle { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center; font-size: 14pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }span.TitleChar { }span.SubtitleChar { }div.Section1 { page: Section1; }</style> <p class="MsoTitle"><b><span style=";font-family:Vivaldi;font-size:36pt;" >The Winchester </span></b></p> <p class="MsoTitle"><b><span style=";font-family:Papyrus;font-size:16pt;" >Inn</span></b><b><span style=";font-family:";font-size:16pt;" >,</span></b><b><span style="font-size:16pt;"> </span></b><b><span style=";font-family:Papyrus;font-size:16pt;" >Restaurant</span></b><b><span style="font-size:16pt;"> </span></b><b><span style=";font-family:";font-size:16pt;" >&</span></b><b><span style=";font-family:Papyrus;font-size:16pt;" >Wine</span></b><b><span style="font-size:16pt;"> </span></b><b><span style=";font-family:Papyrus;font-size:16pt;" >Bar</span></b></p> <p class="MsoTitle"> </p> <p class="MsoTitle">Stilton Cheese and Onion Soup</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoSubtitle">Ingredients</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size:14pt;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">¼ lb of butter</p> <p class="MsoNormal">1 cup flour</p> <p class="MsoNormal">2 onions julienne,</p> <p class="MsoNormal">1 bunch leeks, chopped and washed</p> <p class="MsoNormal">2 bottles Hefeweisen beer</p> <p class="MsoNormal">3 cups chicken stock</p> <p class="MsoNormal">1 pint heavy cream</p> <p class="MsoNormal">1 cup Stilton cheese, crumbled</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Salt and pepper to taste</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Melt butter and whisk in flour to make a roux.<span style=""> </span>Stir with a wooden spoon until dark tan in color, stir in beer, reserve mixture.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Cook onion and leeks in 4oz of butter until soft over medium low heat. (approx 15 minutes), add chicken stock and slowly bring to boil, stirring often.<span style=""> </span>Season with salt and pepper whisk in reserved roux, stir in cheese, and then finish with the heavy cream.<span style=""> </span>Season again if needed.<span style=""> </span>Thin with more beer or chicken stock is necessary.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Serves 8</p>gail jennerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03191744315185086499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34807705.post-62901804022897743722010-12-02T15:29:00.000-08:002010-12-02T15:48:02.719-08:00The Christmas Holiday Comes to Fort JonesLooking for a place to savor a Christmas Holiday Parade? <div><br /></div><div>Fort Jones, in the heart of the State of Jefferson, will have its annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 11. The parade will wend its way down Main Street, past the Scott Valley Bank, the Hardware Store and Artists' Guild Shop, and the Fort Jones Museum.</div><div><br /></div><div>It is a great day for kids and adults. In addition to the parade, there will be a craft fair, a pancake breakfast early in the day, and the local shops will be open for business, too. Santa will make an appearance in the parade as will floats, horses, groups on foot, and vintage automobiles. For more on the parade, call 468-5320.</div><div><br /></div><div>Christmas time in and around the region is one of holiday spirit and community involvement. Local churches have collected shoeboxes for distribution around the world; food baskets have been collected by students and locals, and craft fairs and homemade gifts/local products are available all over. </div><div><br /></div><div>Bernita Tickner and I have a new book to add to the mix, too: HISTORIC INNS AND EATERIES IN THE STATE OF JEFFERSON. For more information, check my website, gailjenner.com, OR email me at gail@gailjenner.com. The book features 30 locations in northern CA and southern OR as well as a chapter of wonderful recipes from those sites. It is a great gift idea for any Jefferson stater OR anyone who loves to travel the region. There are well over 100 photos, many from private collections, as well as local history.</div><div><br /></div><div>Until the next time, I wish you a splendid Christmas season!</div>gail jennerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03191744315185086499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34807705.post-3884512280379148682010-08-18T09:12:00.000-07:002010-08-18T09:32:15.797-07:00Published Map of the Proposed State of Jefferson in 1941I recently purchased this old map clipping that appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle. Stanton Delaplane, a young writer, went on to win the Pulitzer Prize for his series of articles written about the young State of Jefferson "movement." He traveled the area and talked to locals about their lack of voice and their frustrations.<br /><br />The note on this map reads: "Yreka, California: Here's one for the geography book - the first (and last?) map of the proposed new State of Jefferson carved out of four northern California counties and one southern Oregon county. Lassen County is newcomer offering to bring into the commonwealth the only active volcano in continental United States. In the glare of huge bonfires, boarded and belted miners barricaded Highway 99, dramatically advertising the 'rebellion' of Curry County, Oregon; Del Norte, Siskiyou and Modoc Counties, California, against State governments which will not smooth bumps, grades and curves out of the Happy Camp and Somes Bar road, which could tap huge copper depositis in the area. The road is 150 miles and in good condition would open up exploitation of a mountain of copper 100 miles long, rich timber lands and valuable areas, in the interests of national defense, say the 'seccessionists.'"<br /><br />A fascinating note that brings more to light on the history of the 1941 State of Jefferson movement that was, of course, 'halted' when Pearl Harbor was bombed.<br /><br />But the dream has never died! The mythical, magical State of Jefferson still remains.gail jennerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03191744315185086499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34807705.post-87955141044982007322010-08-09T23:19:00.000-07:002010-08-09T23:36:47.338-07:00It's coming....our newest book on the State of Jefferson!Well, finally, after more than a year and a half, coauthor Bernita Tickner and I are excited to announce that our newest book featuring the marvelous, mythical State of Jefferson is about to hit the shelves: HISTORIC INNS AND EATERIES IN THE STATE OF JEFFERSON, from Old American Publishing, will be released in the next couple months! For those new to the concept of the 51st state, the State of Jefferson, it encompasses much of northern California and southern Oregon -- from the coast across to state line. The "borders" of this state have often changed through the last 150 years, but the notion has never died!<br /><br />Not only does the book, HISTORIC INNS AND EATERIES feature history and vintage photographs of some outstanding historic places to eat and/or stay, it also feature RECIPES from those locations. As I have told more than one friend, this is the kind of book I look for whenever I travel. What more could you ask for? Photos, history, sites to see and learn about, and great recipes!<br /><br />It should be a great book for tourists, locals, historians, and cooks! I'm so thrilled that it is coming out this year. It will make a great gift for the holidays, too.gail jennerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03191744315185086499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34807705.post-443909855142218072010-03-14T12:20:00.000-07:002010-08-18T09:43:40.879-07:00A NEW Jefferson publication to hit the stands next month!Well, Jefferson-staters, there will be a new publication hitting the stands in the next month or two, which targets the region we all love -- the State of Jefferson! It is being called JEFFERSON BACKROADS and is being published and edited by Michelle Fain. I'm looking forward to seeing it and hopefully it will serve the community well. I will be authoring a column or article each month about some historic or intriguing location within the "state!" It will be free to the public but hopefully will attract advertisers who can help the publication. For more information, interested readers and/or advertisers should contact Ms. Fain at beebeboardchick@yahoo.com. A website will be going up soon.gail jennerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03191744315185086499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34807705.post-48746978284311064412010-01-14T16:10:00.000-08:002010-01-14T16:18:56.586-08:00State of Jefferson: Is the talk heating up?It's certainly interesting to do a little web search on the topic of the State of Jefferson. It seems that there are a few "start up" groups popping up here and there. Does that mean the discussion is not yet over? Locals in the heart of the region would certainly claim that talk about a proposed state has never died out!<br /><br />The region that encompasses the "mythical State of Jefferson" changes from day to day. Groups coming out of the Bay Area and other parts of Northern CA and Southern OR have expressed interest, as well. With the changing economic climate, it will be interesting to watch what happens in the next months and years.<br /><br />I was a guest speaker at a local Rotary group in Yreka this week and the response to the question of the State of Jefferson was overwhelmingly positive. It seems that there will be a spring event, as well, at Southern Oregon University, in Ashland, on the creative life in and around the State of Jefferson. I will be checking that out!<br /><br />On a much more serious note, those from the heart of the State of Jefferson send out their prayers for all those suffering in Haiti. Such a tragedy is more than an isolated event; we are all horrified by the terrible devastation and terror. May God comfort all those still waiting to hear.....gail jennerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03191744315185086499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34807705.post-54383495738583867742009-07-20T22:50:00.000-07:002009-07-20T23:02:43.613-07:00Understanding the State of JeffersonThe State of Jefferson IS more than a fantasy and it is more than a place....it is, as so many have said, a state of mind. However, that state of mind is deeply embedded in a location, a place. The State of Jefferson encompasses much of the northern portion of California and the southern portion of Oregon, where the people reflect much of the same lifestyle and economic station in life. Lots of ranchers and farmers, out-of-work loggers and millers and miners, small business people, tribal members, but also teachers, artists, musicians, and professors and professionals, medical, legal, and otherwise.<div><br /></div><div>What connects these hardy people? Their love of the region, for one. With the mountains and the rivers, many wild, and with athletic, outdoor people who love wildlife and roughing it, whether as hunters or fishermen/women, hikers, and more.....the people from Yreka to Medford to Klamath Falls, to Redding or Grants Pass or Ashland or Jacksonville, et al, look to the landscape and the history of this western region.</div><div><br /></div><div>It is simply and indelibly written into the hearts of the people who lived here for generations (pre-contact) as well as those who moved in and settled and populated it. The State of Jefferson is as varied in its population as it is in its valleys and rugged mountainous terrain. </div><div><br /></div><div>For anyone who wants to know more about the State of Jefferson history and/or landmarks and natural wonders, do check out my author website: http://www.gailjenner.com.</div><div>As the co-author of two books on the State of Jefferson, I would like to invite you to peruse our books and if you have questions, email me! </div><div><br /></div>gail jennerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03191744315185086499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34807705.post-17094260188213174472009-07-12T07:51:00.003-07:002009-07-12T08:23:27.200-07:00STATE OF JEFFERSON Book Signing....at COSTCOThe State of Jefferson has been going through another surge of popularity! First of all, two years ago, Huell Howser and the PBS show, California Gold, came up and spent 3 days here, interviewing and recording for a special he did on the State of Jefferson.<div><br /></div><div>Just recently I was contacted by a news anchor in the San Francisco Bay Area regarding an article that he'd like to do in the future. In addition, I've been asked to contribute an essay to a growing body of work on the State of Jefferson.</div><div><br /></div><div>But more than that:</div><div>In May, I did an interview on our local NPR station (known as Jefferson Public Radio) and many of the questions related to the State of Jefferson movement. Last month I followed up with an interview on our local radio station, KSYC, with interviews with Susanah Fox and Corky, who both asked about the State of Jefferson "state of affairs." Obviously, the media is growing more interested in our mythical land of Jefferson.</div><div><br /></div><div>And NOW? Coauthor Bernita Tickner and I have been asked to participate in a Book Signing at Medford, Oregon's COSTCO store on August 1. I'm still stunned. COSTCO? Wow....</div><div><br /></div><div>When I asked our Arcadia Publisher's publicist about the event, she said it's something they've worked on for some time, but we "were hand selected" to participate. Flattering to say the least! The State of Jefferson has certainly hit the radar screen.....and I will post more news as it comes along. For more about other books I've authored or coauthored, be sure and visit gailjenner.com.</div><div><br /></div><div>Obviously, there is still 'talk' about the State of Jefferson: and what does that mean? Are there people simply hearing about it for the first time? Or are there people wanting to make noise about the way they see the political and social landscape these days?</div><div><br /></div><div>Not that the State of Jefferson is just about political gains or changes. It's more than that. It's deeper than that. As I live in and observe those who reside and remain here, I see that it's a heartfelt desire to preserve, protect, and illuminate the unique characteristics of this region. The people here see themselves as different than most of those who live 'down there' or 'up there' -- and they see themselves as wanting and needing to stay true to their own history.</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm not sure most people can understand that thinking, or, more likely, they feel intimidated by it, almost threatened by it. Strangely so, to those who live here, because most of those who cherish the State of Jefferson ideology are terribly threatened by what is happening outside of this area. Things happen too quickly there; things happen erratically; things happen that seem to have little connection to the values held by the local society. </div><div><br /></div><div>Change within the State of Jefferson is much more like an evolution....a process that reflects time spent changing. But nowadays, it's as if some of these changes that are occurring in our nation are being injected into the lives of people here, too, almost randomly and certainly with little thought as to how it will affect the local population. </div><div><br /></div><div>That's a scary phenomenon, and how does anyone slow it down? How do people ask questions or ponder life when it speeds past leaving a wake of confusion and disillusionment? Or, more importantly, CAN anyone even slow things down long enough to ASK questions?</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>gail jennerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03191744315185086499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34807705.post-67259526223285768152009-07-12T07:51:00.001-07:002009-07-12T07:51:51.672-07:00gail jennerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03191744315185086499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34807705.post-44474099296143024712009-07-04T07:30:00.001-07:002009-07-04T07:40:30.724-07:00Brian Petersen's blog on State of Jefferson and HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAYThought I'd spread the word about Brian Petersen's blog on the State of Jefferson.....Brian has been a major player in the State of Jefferson movement for the last several years and a good spokesperson for the concept.<div><br /></div><div>His blog would be a good one to check out: jeffersonstatehood.blogspot.com</div><div><br /></div><div>He lives down the road from us and continues to promote the dialogue about WHY the State of Jefferson, although an almost impossible dream in some ways, is something that needs to be heralded and applauded. This region stands alone in California, that's for sure, and people have become more and more frustrated by the lack of respect and lack of consideration given the area, in spite of our contributions economically and geographically to the state.</div><div><br /></div><div>Wouldn't it be nice to be able to decide our own fate? Of course, even on an individual basis, such thinking leads us astray. No one has any control over his destiny. We can only challenge our own attitudes about how we are going to live our lives.....pursuing goals that bring us personal and moral satisfaction vs. the constant accumulation of more stuff.</div><div><br /></div><div>I certainly want to wish everyone a Happy Fourth. On such a day, concepts like the State of Jefferson raise their heads ever higher. We are a patriotic bunch up here and so we would like to acknowledge all those individuals who have given so much to our country in order to preserve the freedom we have.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you, veterans and servicemen and women, and all those who struggle to dream the "American Dream." Thanks go to our historical luminaries, too, who dreamed the impossible dream that IS AMERICA!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>gail jennerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03191744315185086499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34807705.post-90749643525187747172009-07-03T02:30:00.000-07:002009-07-03T02:36:57.012-07:00What's Happening Around Here?It's that time of year again, when everyone digs in to work and to help....With late spring/early summer rains, hay season has had a slow start. But perhaps the rain will help to delay the coming fire season?!<div><br /></div><div>Everyone is up to the elbows in gardens and fieldwork. The spinach and kale have been abundant and the radishes have now gone to seed, but lettuce is bountiful and fresh salads each night round out a great, albeit late dinner. No time for fancy cooking right now....but lots of fresh veggies to relish. Basil is drying and the raspberries are just coming on.</div><div><br /></div><div>The cattle are grazing and they move contentedly across the pastures. For more about cattle and their incredible ability to act as God's perfect recyclers, visit my blog on cows!</div><div>whatsthebeeffromsouptonuts.blogspot.com</div><div><br /></div><div>Enough for now....but watch out for more on the State of Jefferson!</div>gail jennerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03191744315185086499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34807705.post-51791037518806515102008-12-22T04:18:00.000-08:002008-12-22T04:28:58.931-08:00State of Jefferson: White with WinterWell, December has been a wondrous month in the heart of Jefferson. We've had a round or two of fresh snow, which hopefully means a winter full of strong weather. Like so many places, we've had our share of drought, but looking up at Mount Shasta, robed in white, it's hard to imagine that this year won't be a great year. The peaks of the Castle Crags, the Siskiyous and the Marble Mountains glisten, too. Such beauty it's hard to NOT smile!<br /><br />Christmas is just a few days away.....a great time of HOPE, isn't it? Anticipation and joy.....Christmas trees and Christmas carols, busy shoppers and holiday celebrations. Of course, there's been a host of discouragement this season, but as the new year dawns, so does expectation and renewal.<br /><br />As a new project, focusing once more on the State of Jefferson, my coauthor and I are beginning the search for Historic Inns and Eateries around this magical, mythical region, known as the State of Jefferson. If you know of any great places in southern Oregon or northern California, from east to west, that possess interesting or important history, email us at gfiorini@sisqtel.net. Or visit my website: gailjenner.com.<br /><br />Don't forget to check out our other books on the State of Jefferson, too, from Arcadia Publishing. Great little Christmas gifts -- or anytime gifts, really!<br /><br />Have a great and wondrous Christmas Season, filled with joy and love. The magic is all around us and deep within us, too.gail jennerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03191744315185086499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34807705.post-60342031521529572212008-10-28T09:39:00.000-07:002008-10-28T09:46:41.352-07:00The State of Jefferson is alive and well......ask the S.F. ChronicleWell, the State of Jefferson has made headlines -- again. Several weeks ago, we received a phone call, from the S.F. Chronicle. As a result, Kevin Fagan and a photographer came up and visited the land to the north.<br /><br />He interviewed people throughout the area and then, as a result, we ended up on the front page. It was rather appropriate, really, since the original journalist -- Stanton Delaplane -- who covered the "official" movement and "revolt" in 1941 actually received a Pulitzer for his work -- was from the Chronicle.<br /><br />I think Kevin was surprised at how sincere many of the folks were about their desire to be separated from the rest of CA . That's because geographically, socially, economically, this part of Northern CA does not "jive" with the rest of the state -- just like the southern part of OR does not always "jive" with the rest of Oregon. We are distinct; we are unique.<br /><br />But if it's only a dream, it's still something the locals here hang on to.....gail jennerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03191744315185086499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34807705.post-36292832956943977372008-08-24T16:18:00.000-07:002008-08-24T16:27:52.112-07:00What IS the State of Jefferson, you ask???I've often been asked, "What is the State of Jefferson?" "Is it REAL?" <br /><br />Let me share the opening from IMAGES OF THE STATE OF JEFFERSON, the book I co-authored with Bernita Tickner. We sold the book to Arcadia Publishing and it was released in 2005:<br /><br />The State of Jefferson exists as more than a fantasy. According to Jim Rock, a Siskiyou County historian, the real "State of Jefferson" is characterized by a state of mind, not a state with borders, and today’s Jefferson staters can be found in counties along the Pacific coast, the Nevada state line, down in the Sacramento Valley or out in central/eastern Oregon. Jefferson’s struggle for statehood, however, is lodged in history. The first legal attempt occurred in 1852, when a bill was introduced into the California State Legislature at Vallejo.<br /> <br />Though the bill failed, the notion did not, as noted in the January 14, 1854, edition of The Mountain Herald (Yreka, California): "The citizens of the County of Siskiyou and State of California are requested to meet at the Yreka Hotel, in Yreka, on Saturday evening, the 14th of January next, at 6 o_clock P.M., for the purpose of taking measures to secure the formation, at an early day, of a new Territory out of certain portions of Northern California and Southern Oregon; and also to appoint delegates to a general convention for the same purpose, to be held at Jacksonville on the 25th of January next." Twenty-three men signed the declaration that followed, including pioneers such as E. Steele, C. McDermit, M. B. Callahan, M. Sleeper, J.M. Shackleford, W. Davidson, and A. V. Gillett. In 1859, gold miners from the same borderline counties tried to maneuver state lines in order to avoid paying taxes. Petitions were circulated, calling for the establishment of a county with names such as Klamath, Shasta, or Jackson. In 1860, Oregon tried to claim part of California by stepping 12 miles over the border until the northern boundary was established at 42 degrees north by Lieutenant Williamson. <br /><br />Almost fifty years later, on March 31, 1910, in a letter addressed to the editor, we see Jefferson mentioned as the possible name for a new state. C. K. Klum wrote: "We have had men who exhibited a wisdom and prescience for our welfare that places us under a debt of gratitude, and their names should be given to our new states. Jefferson, in accepting Bonaparte’s offer for the sale of the Louisiana Purchase without any constitutional authority, as he admits, for doing it, placed us under such obligation. Acting without loss of time, he at once organized and sent off the Lewis and Clark exploring expedition to cinch and bind the bargain." <br /><br />In 1935, John Childs, a Crescent City judge, declared himself governor of a new state as a protest against poor roads, neglect, and perceived injustice coming out of Sacramento. From this simple protest arose a more formalized "revolt", which began in Port Orford, Curry County, Oregon, the recognized birthplace of today’s State of Jefferson "movement." Mayor Gilbert E. Gable and others stormed into the county courthouse, claiming that the natural resources of Oregon’s coastline as well as the Siskiyou ranges had been neglected for far too long and that Curry County should be transferred from Oregon to California. Perhaps to appease the crowd, the judge appointed a commission to study the likelihood of annexation. Immediately Gable sent a letter to California’s governor, Culbert L. Olson, who responded with modest enthusiasm. Oregon’s attorney general also responded, saying that Curry County "could annex itself to a dry lake" if it so desired. Nonetheless, Gable appointed himself interim governor and announced his platform: the new state would not impose sales taxes, income taxes, or liquor taxes, but would rely on its resources as well as a healthy red-light district to bring in revenue. John Childs joined the effort. <br /><br />The concept of a 49th state so appealed to Yreka, Siskiyou’s county seat, that the Chamber of Commerce persuaded the Board of Supervisors to consider it. Yreka became the designated state capital. The Yreka 20-30 Club drafted a Proclamation of Independence and staged a protest along Highway 99. <br /><br />The name, Jefferson, was selected after The Siskiyou Daily News ran a contest. J. E. Mundell of Eureka, California, submitted the winning name. A seal was created: a mining pan etched with a two Xs to signify the double-cross by Salem and Sacramento politicians. It is still used on flags, banners and memorabilia by "residents of the State of Jefferson". Articles, editorials, letters, appeared in local papers and large publications, including the San Francisco Chronicle and Examiner, Life and Time. Writers, photographers, even newsreel companies, were sent to document the movement. <br /><br />One young reporter, Stanton Delaplane, of the Chronicle, interviewed area residents. As he traveled despicable roads and experienced the harsh conditions, he wrote a stirring series of articles and won a Pulitzer Prize for his journalism. December 4th, l941 became election day for the state’s governor’s race. John C. Childs won. His inauguration was celebrated with a parade through downtown Yreka, led by a bear named "Itchy," a rally and speeches. But who could have foreseen the future? Three days later, on December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor was bombed and the nation went to war.gail jennerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03191744315185086499noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34807705.post-73769673871385409622008-08-17T02:09:00.000-07:002008-08-17T02:14:53.793-07:00,Farming and Ranching in the State of Jefferson and Around the Country! Check out these interesting facts, some little known!<br /><br />The State of Jefferson is a land of resources and resourceful people! One of the industries that makes significant contributions is ranching. In a land where the topography and climate make it ideal for cattle, and less ideal for general crops and farming, the wide open pastures and grasslands, where cows and wildlife co-exist beautifully, it's hard to believe that some people find the lifestyle objectionable.<br /><br />Here are a few interesting facts that relate to this wonderful, 'mythical' State of Jefferson -- as well as other rural and farming/ranching areas across the United States:<br /><br /><br />In the United States, 98 percent of farms are family farms.<br /><br />Greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture decreased 4.2 percent from 2001 to 2006.<br /> <br />From 1990 to 2005, overall methane emissions decreased 11.5 percent.<br /> <br />Most large feedlot owners have a dedicated environmental engineer either on staff or on contract who ensures the operation is in compliance with strict government regulations<br />.<br />This year, 46,000 upland acres of private land, mostly on working farms and ranches, were restored to benefit the grizzly bear.<br /><br />U.S. consumers spend a smaller percent of their disposable income on groceries than consumers anywhere else in the world.<br /><br />This year, 120,000 acres of private land, mostly on working farms and ranches, were restored to benefit the bald eagle. In the Eastern and Central United States, wildlife is almost entirely dependent on ranch, farm and other private lands; so, ranchers play an important role in the survival of native species.<br /> <br />Grazing cattle can minimize the invasion of non-native plant species.<br />Farmers’ and ranchers’ landowner agreements restored or enhanced 445,000 acres and 885 river miles of habitat for fish and wildlife.<br /><br />Today's American farmer feeds about 144 people worldwide.<br /><br />Today versus 1960: 1.8 million less farms are feeding a U.S. population that has increased 61 percent.<br /><br />Controlling dust has been a priority land-management practice on cattle operations for generations.<br /><br />Agricultural productivity in the United States has more than doubled in the past 50 years.<br /><br />Grazing cattle reduces the risk of wildfires by decreasing the amount of flammable material on the land.<br /><br />Because 85 percent of U.S. grazing lands are unsuitable for producing crops, grazing animals more than doubles the area that can be used to produce food.<br /><br />Rangelands and pastures provide forage and habitat for numerous wildlife species, including 20 million deer, 500,000 pronghorn antelope, 400,000 elk and 55,000 feral horses and burros.<br /> <br />Cattle serve a valuable role in the ecosystem by converting the forages humans cannot consume into a nutrient-dense food.<br /><br />Last year, more than 2,000 ranchers and farmers entered into landowner agreements with the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program.<br /><br />About a billion acres, or 55 percent of the total land surface in the United States, is rangeland, pasture and forages<br /><br />Calculate your personal greenhouse gas emissions using EPA’s calculator: http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/emissions/ind_calculator.html.<br />EPA’s Clean Water Act sets forth requirements for protecting our nation’s water resources. Animal manures are a valuable fertilizer and soil conditioner.<br /><br />Beef producers consider the rate of growth and consumption of plants in a given area when deciding how to rotate cattle to new pastures.<br /><br />Cattle grazing plays an important role in maintaining the wetland habitat necessary for some endangered species.<br /><br />The United States has 16 million more acres of forestland than it did in 1920.gail jennerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03191744315185086499noreply@blogger.com0