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The African-American and Latino communities are disproportionately affected by obesity, heart disease, diabetes, cancer and stroke. Eliminating the health disparities associated with chronic diseases requires culturally appropriate and effective interventions that address the individual’s role in self-management and the community’s role in supporting self-care. Goal setting has been reported to be successful because it directs an individual’s attention toward a goal, encourages them to complete the goal, and forces them to alter their status quo to complete that goal.

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Event Name	Date
Irrigation Workshop - Master Gardeners San Luis Obispo	5/18/2013
"Herbalicious" - San Joaquin County Master Gardeners	5/18/2013
California forest and rangeland owners values webinar - UC Berkeley Center for Forestry	5/20/2013
Maintaining Your Edible Landscaping - Marin Master Gardeners	5/22/2013
Introduction to Grasses - California Naturalist	5/24/2013

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