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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Surrounded by Spider Plants

July 8, 2026
By Erin Mahaney
It was not my intention to be surrounded by spider plants in my home. I don’t dislike spider plants, but they aren’t my first choice for a houseplant, perhaps because I grew up in an era where spider plants were everywhere, from festooning macrame plant hangers to growing outside under a local Monterey…
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UC Organic Agriculture Institute: Event

OFRF: Organic Research Updates Part 1: Pest Management, Nutrient Management, and Soil Organic Carbon

Jul 14, 2026

Join the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) for a two-part webinar to learn more about the latest organic agriculture research. Part one will cover topics such as organic pest management, nutrient management, and practices to build soil organic carbon. The webinar will give insight into peer-reviewed…
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UC Organic Agriculture Institute: Event

Virtual Buyer-Seller Mixer - Small & Alternative Grains

Aug 13, 2026

Thank you for your interest in the Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) Virtual Buyer-Seller Mixers. The objective of this event is to bridge the gaps in the domestic supply chain by facilitating connections between businesses and organic (or transitioning) US-based producers. What is a Virtual…
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UC Organic Agriculture Institute: Event

Rodale Institute Webinar: Building Soil Health and Nutrient Efficiency in Regenerative Organic Systems

Sep 2, 2026

Rodale Institute’s Soil Nutrient Management Program advances regenerative organic farming by strengthening soil health and improving nutrient use to support crop productivity. Using locally sourced inputs such as compost, poultry litter, and biochar, the program focuses on building soil organic matter,…
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UC Organic Agriculture Institute: Event

Rodale Institute: Saticoy Sowers Workshop Series – Regenerative Animal Systems

Jul 15, 2026

From farm to market and everything in between — Saticoy Sowers is a workshop series designed to help farmers build resilient farms and thriving businesses. Eight workshops, real skills, and a community of growers to learn alongside.Regenerative Animal Systems / Sistemas animales regenerativosAnimals are one…
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Rodale Institute: Saticoy Sowers Workshop Series – From Farm to Fridge: Food Safety & Harvest Care

Jul 22, 2026

From farm to market and everything in between — Saticoy Sowers is a workshop series designed to help farmers build resilient farms and thriving businesses. Eight workshops, real skills, and a community of growers to learn alongside.From Farm to Fridge: Food Safety & Harvest Care / De la granja al…
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Rodale Institute: California Organic Center Field Day

Oct 1, 2026

Moving Agriculture From Sink to SourceIn plant physiology, young leaves function as sinks. They require energy and nutrients to grow. As they mature, they become sources, producing carbohydrates through photosynthesis and supporting the rest of the plant. Modern agriculture operates as a sink, dependent on…
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UC Organic Agriculture Institute: Event

Rodale Institute: Advisor Call Advancing Regional Organic Markets: A Farmer’s Toolkit (National)

Aug 10, 2026

Calling all farmers and stakeholders who live in the United States! Join us for an in-depth discussion of an updated “Advancing Regional Organic Markets: A Farmer’s Toolkit”, a resource designed to strengthen regional organic economies. This toolkit provides farmers and stakeholders with data, insights, and…
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Californica: Article

Upcoming Event: Nursery and Floriculture Industry Meeting

July 8, 2026
By Emma Volk
When: August 18, 2026, 12 - 1:00 PMWhere: Carpinteria, CA (address provided after registration)Speaker: Emma Volk, Production Horticulture Advisor @ UC Cooperative ExtensionTopic: Volk will share results from ongoing western flower thrips IPM research, as well as information on the aloe thrips invasive pest…
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