Murphys, CA…Grazing cattle in the high country is a subject of controversy. Historic traditions and public use of forest resources must be balanced with water quality, meadow impacts, and the ringing of cowbells. A grant from California Humanities allowed historian Judith Marvin and Julia Costello to research this topic and a museum presentation—and this short film—are a result of their study. With help from the US Forest Service, Central Sierra Environmental Resource Center, and the Rasmussen, Dell’Orto, and Whittle ranching families, both history and modern practices are addressed. All are welcome to the presentation and reception.

Presented by the Murphys Old Timers Museum, this project was made possible with support from California Humanities, a non-profit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. visit www.calhum.org.Bold TextBold TextBold Text