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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

New research brief examines how local health departments worked to sustain nutrition and physical activity programming following the elimination of SNAP-Ed funding

July 8, 2026
Federal legislation signed in July 2025 eliminated funding for SNAP-Ed, the largest public-sector nutrition and physical activity education and promotion program in the US. A new research brief from the Nutrition Policy Institute details how California local health departments, or LHDs, worked to wind-down…
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Nevada County 4-H Program: Page

New Volunteers

Become a 4-H Adult Volunteer!As a volunteer, you will play an important role in the development of young people, helping them to identify their spark and develop the skills and positive outcomes that lead to thriving. Below are the steps to becoming a volunteer. We look forward to working with you as a…
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Gardening Class for Children and Parents/Caregivers! - Tools Use and Safety

Jul 28, 2026

🛠️ July 28 – Garden Tools & Safety🌼 Learn to garden safely and confidently!Kids and their parent/caregiver will explore common gardening tools, how to use them properly, and important safety tips while working in the garden.📅 Tuesday, July 28 🕘 9:00–10:00 a.m. 📍 Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds, 442 Franklin Rd.,…
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UC Organic Agriculture Institute: Event

Soil health and sustainability in organic agriculture webinar

Jul 30, 2026

UC Davis Soil Health and Management Lab (Xu Lab) webinar series featuring leading scientists and researchers who have been contributing on soil biogeochemistry, soil health management, sustainable agriculture, and organic farming. The invited speakers will share their research findings and insights on Soil…
UC Organic Agriculture Institute
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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…
UC Organic Agriculture Institute
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