- Author: Jeannette E. Warnert
The UC Agriculture and Natural Resources Farm Smart program, which attracts thousands of visitors to the UC Desert Research and Extension Center in Imperial County each year, focuses on ag education and offers hands-on experience in irrigation and harvesting, reported Courtney Miller in the Desert Review.
Many of the visitors are from other parts of the country and Canada who winter in the Southern California desert to enjoy its sunshine and warm temperatures.
“Hopefully the word gets out and lots of people hear about it,” said
- Author: Jeannette E. Warnert
UC Cooperative Extension farm advisor Joseph Connell was honored this week for his career-long contributions to Butte County agriculture, according to the Chico Enterprise. He was one of four community leaders recognized as part of the annual Farm City Celebration.
The Farm City Committee acknowledged Connell's broad range of scientific, practical and professional competence and his fairness. Connell began his UCCE career in 1977 and moved to Butte County in 1980, where he has been responsible for almonds, walnuts, olives, citrus and...
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