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Free Workshops for Youth, Professionals and Community Members. Plus: Fire and Plant Disease Resources for Homeowners

May 17, 2020
By Rose M Hayden-Smith
Learn About California Agriculture Join us on Thursday, May 21st, 9:30 am PST, for Part 2 of a webinar series on California agriculture, where we'll learn about major crops and production areas. This webinar will feature UCCE Ventura County advisors Andre Biscaro and Ben Faber.
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TREEmendous Learning Webinars for Middle and High School Students

May 15, 2020
This is a cross-post from the "Topics in Subtropics" blog. Join us on alternate Tuesdays in May and June, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm, for this opportunity designed for middle and high school students. Treemendous Tuesdays is a collaboration of U.S.
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Milkweed aphids on narrowleaf milkweed. Credit: Annemiek Schilder
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Amazing aphids: strength in numbers

May 15, 2020
By Annemiek M Schilder
During a recent stroll through the Master Gardener Demonstration garden at the Hansen Agricultural Research and Extension Center, a narrow-leaf milkweed plant with stems and leaves covered in yellow caught my eye.
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Fruits and vegetables harvested at UC HAREC in Santa Paula were donated to local families.
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UC HAREC Donates Fruits and Vegetables to Food Forward and Ventura Schools

May 12, 2020
By Rose M Hayden-Smith
Nearly two tons of fruit and vegetables grown at UC's Hansen Agricultural Research and Extension Center (HAREC) in Santa Paula have been donated to Food Forward and the Ventura Unified School District (VUSD), destined for children and families.
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4-H Distance Learning Resources Available, Hedgerows for Healthy Soil and More

May 10, 2020
By Rose M Hayden-Smith
Since we're all learning and working from home, our education team has created a virtual learning page packed with wonderful resources about agriculture. You can enjoy these lessons and stories from your computer, tablet or phone. Check back often, as we're adding content.
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