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UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Article

Central Sierra: What to Do with Too Many Berries

July 8, 2026
By UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra
Preserve it! Make jams and jellies All varieties of berries are in season. While they are delightful added to salads, stirred into your daily yogurt, made into a pie, or blended into a smoothie, we have all been over-enthusiastic when stopping at a fresh berry stand. You made the smoothies, the pie, the…
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UC Cooperative Extension San Diego County : Event

Ask-A-Master Gardener at Olivewood Day of Play

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Jul 25, 2026

Join us for a FREE family-friendly event where learning, growing, and making healthy choices come to life! This year, expect even more hands-on gardening and cooking activities, brought to you by Olivewood Gardens and amazing community partners.Bring your gardening questions to the UC Master Gardener booth,…
UC Cooperative Extension San Diego County
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About Us

 The Southwest Regional Food Business Center accelerates a resilient, diverse and competitive local and regional food systems by improving opportunities for food and farm businesses across Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah. The Center’s three pillars of service are coordination, technical assistance…
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UC Cooperative Extension San Diego County : Event

UC Master Gardener Fall Plant Sale

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Sep 12, 2026

What to expect! Learn all about seed starting, vegetable gardening, native plants, garden art, food preservation, irrigation, and more. Shop from thousands of affordably priced plants: Spring garden vegetables, drought tolerant plants, natives, milkweeds, unique ornamentals, and houseplants.Shop Garden…
UC Cooperative Extension San Diego County
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UCCE Central Sierra: Event

Glassy-winged Sharpshooter Identification Workshop (& the 2026 Costco incident) - Amador County

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Jul 30, 2026

Attention grape growersIn April and June of this year, Northern California Costcos recieved shipments of plant material infested with glassy-winged sharpshooters (GWSS).Please join your local UCCE Advisor, MacKenzie Patton, to learn about this incident and get a in depth look at GWSS and how this could…
UCCE Central Sierra
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UC Cooperative Extension San Diego County : Event

Ask the Advisor: Sanitation Practices for Nurseries and Greenhouses

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Jul 29, 2026

In this Ask the Advisor webinar, we'll discuss sanitation practices for nurseries and greenhouses. Come ready to ask your advisor any questions you may have about nursery sanitation!There is no cost, but registration is required in the link:https://ucdavis.zoom.us/meeting/register/WJFYos-lQnq6mI2MVYeu4QTime:…
UC Cooperative Extension San Diego County
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UC Cooperative Extension San Diego County : Event

Last Wednesday Growers Meeting with Ana Pastrana

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Jul 29, 2026

Save the Date | Free to the public! More information regarding this event coming soon. Attendance will include a virtual option.   
UC Cooperative Extension San Diego County
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