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Berry Meeting for Coastal Subtropical Growers

November 13, 2017
By Ben A Faber
You are invited to the North American Raspberry & Blackberry Conference February 21-24, 2018 Ventura, California A MAJOR CANEBERRY MEETING in A LEADING PRODUCTION AREA Schedule Wednesday, February 21: Opening Reception Thursday February 22: Full-day Bus Tour of Farms and Research Friday, February 2...
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Bees to Look Out For

November 9, 2017
By Ben A Faber
Nearly 1600 species of native bees can be found in California's rich ecosystems; this colorful pocket-sized card set will help you identify 24 of the most common bees found in urban gardens and landscapes. Using this card set, you'll be able to identify bees on the wing to the genus level.
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Avocado Toast is Going to Have Lots of Orgins

November 8, 2017
By Ben A Faber
'Hass' avocados are now being imported from Colombia. The US consumption of avocados has increased from about a pound per person per year in 1980 (mostly consumed in California, Florida, Arizona, Texas and Hawaii) to over 7 pounds today and eaten in most states in the country.
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DPR CE Units Online - Now

November 8, 2017
UC Statewide IPM Program November has arrived, and before you know it we'll be ringing in 2018! For those who hold a license or certificate from the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR), and have a last name starting with the letter M through Z, this is your year to renew.
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