Brands & Branding in Carmel Valley

32 pages (11×8.5 format), 25+ photos and dozens of brands

This detailed look into the brands and branding was first assembled by Historical Society Historian Jeff Ohlson in the 2015-2016 time period. This updated version was assembled in the summer of 2022.

This document covers all aspects of branding, such as the history of brands and brand designs, inoculations, ear marking, how to read a brand, skills required in the branding corral, and pro’s & con’s of hot vs cold branding.