UCCE on the Central Coast

SNAC students and CalFresh Healthy Living staff working on garden

Science-based solutions in agriculture, natural ecosystems, community health and youth development.

 

Welcome to the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Central Coast blog, featuring updates from San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties. Here you'll find research-based articles, practical information from UCCE advisors and staff, and details about upcoming events, workshops, and trainings that support informed decision-making in our communities.

 

 

Master Food Preserver Volunteer: Hapgood Elementary students and Lompoc Library families prepared quick pickles using colorful vegetables

Youth Education: Quick Pickles & “Eating the Rainbow”

July 7, 2026
By Katherine E Soule, Emma Volk
Youth Education: Quick Pickles & “Eating the Rainbow” UC Master Food Preservers & UC Master Gardeners -Advisors Katherine Soule and Emma VolkYouth Education: Quick Pickles & “Eating the Rainbow”In February 2026, two youth-focused collaborations introduced participants to colorful vegetables…
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4H youth with lambs

Playa Del Sur 4-H of Carpinteria: Visit California Women in Ag

July 7, 2026
By Melissa Guillen
Playa Del Sur 4-H of Carpinteria members visited the California Women for Agriculture to share about the club's goat and lamb breeding program. 4-H youth explained about the breeding process with the mother goats and sheep, the birthing process, and the care of the new born kids and lambs. They had 26 kids…
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plants in nursery setting

Nursery and Floriculture Industry Meeting: January 2026

July 7, 2026
By Emma Volk
Nursery & Floriculture Advisor Emma VolkMembers of the central coast nursery and floriculture industry had a meeting in January 2026 to hear from UCCE Advisor Emma Volk and the Santa Barbara Agricultural Commissioner Jose Chang. Presenters spoke about the importance of coming together as an industry to…
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Melissa Guillen and Ella Mitchell present a youth development training

Supporting Youth Development Partners During Summer Training Season

July 7, 2026
By Melissa Guillen
Supporting Youth Development Partners During Summer Training Season As schools wrap up and summer programming begins, many youth-serving organizations spend time preparing staff and volunteers for a successful camp and summer season. In June, Santa Barbara County 4-H had the opportunity to partner with local…
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