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F3 Local - Farm, Food & Innovation: Page

Small Farm Innovation Challenge

The Small Farm Innovation Challenge is an annual competition inviting farmers, entrepreneurs, students, and community innovators to propose technology-based solutions that help small-scale agriculture thrive. Hosted by the Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF), the Challenge serves as a platform to…
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F3 Local - Farm, Food & Innovation: Page

SF-ADAPT

SF-ADAPT is a collaborative alliance that connects small-scale farmers with researchers, nonprofits, and technologists to co-create tools that work on smaller farms. The goal is to ensure that agricultural innovation reflects real-world needs—especially for operations that are often overlooked by mainstream…
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lush forest floor covered in duff, leaves, and low-growing plants
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Want fabulous plants? Start with healthy soil.

August 24, 2026
 Garden soil may not be glamorous, but it’s the foundation of every healthy garden. Under your feet lies a hidden world of activity. A single teaspoon of healthy soil can contain millions of bacteria, feet of fungal threads, thousands of protozoa, and countless other tiny organisms. Together, these…
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Six varieties of small succulent plants
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County: Event

Succulent Saturday

Sep 19, 2026

On Saturday, September 19, Sonoma County Master Gardeners will host a pop-up succulent sale.  Shoppers will be able to scoop up loads of great drought tolerant succulents propagated by Master Gardeners.  Prices start at just $5.00!  Succulent-topped pumpkins in an assortment of sizes will be…
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Simply Succulents - Zoom Encore
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Succulents Zoom Encore

Sep 14, 2026

Love succulents or just getting started?  This class is for you. Succulents are wonderfully easy to grow, whether in the garden or in containers. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will explore the history and origins of succulents, plus essential care techniques including watering, feeding, and…
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
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UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County: Event

2026 Children's Jamboree & Marketplace

Oct 11, 2026

Come Grow, Learn, Play, and Shop with Us! This fun, free event for children and adults ​will be held at Nokhnoma Teaching and Demonstration Garden* in Santa Rosa. Activities for children will include items they can make and take home such as corn husk dolls, sun catchers, gratitude banners,…
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Bunch of carrots

Fall is Coming - Planting Root Vegetables

August 23, 2026
By Help Desk Team
One of the special things about our Mediterranean climate is being able to grow edible plants year-round. Even as we are harvesting beautiful tomatoes, in August it’s time to start planning for cool weather gardens.There is a long list of cool season vegetables, including lettuce, brassicas like broccoli,…
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Plant A Salad Bowl - Irvine
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Plant a Salad Bowl Garden - Seal Beach

Sep 28, 2026

Ah, the salad days of life!  Grow your own salad in one compact place. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will provide information on how to plant a salad bowl garden, covering the varieties of greens, the basics of gardening, and care and harvesting.  Add a review on starting from seed and…
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Grow Cool Season Vegetables
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Grow it Now Cool Season Vegetables - Huntington Beach

Sep 26, 2026

Cool season vegetables are cool! From gourmet selections to a stir-fry garden, this presentation covers everything you need to know about starting and growing vegetables that you can harvest in fall, winter and early spring. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will show you how to "start something"…
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California Natives - Laguna Woods
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

California Natives - Irvine

Sep 26, 2026

An English Garden in sunny Southern California? Oh, no! Let’s go native and get the same effect. UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will show you how to have a garden featuring California Native plants that will rival any other location in color, variety and beauty. All this while reducing water usage…
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
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