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Stanislaus County: Event

Agrivoltaics - Growers Demonstration Day

Jul 21, 2026

WHAT YOU'LL SEEPanel configurations: vertical bifacial, sun-tracking systems, fixed tilt, and wavelength-specific panels.Crop development: how growth responds under varying shading conditions.WHAT YOU'LL GETOpen discussion —challenges and opportunities of implementing these systems on your farm.Research…
Stanislaus County
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UC ANR honors UCCE academics with 2026 Distinguished Service Awards

July 1, 2026
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
UC ANR is pleased to announce and congratulate 17 recipients of the 2026 Distinguished Service Awards. Sponsored by UC ANR and Academic Assembly Council, the Distinguished Service Awards recognize service and academic excellence in UC Cooperative Extension over a significant period of time. The awards…
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UC Produce Safety Training

July 1, 2026
By Ben A Faber
UC ANR Produce Safety Training SessionsThe University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources is offering reduced-cost Produce Safety Alliance Grower Trainings. The sessions take place virtually and are just $10 for California residents. California growers should be certain to select the California…
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Jars of colorful preserved foods.
UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Event

Pickled Perfection: Techniques for Preserving Fruits and Vegetables

Jul 18, 2026

Pickled Perfection: Techniques for Preserving Fruits and VegetablesTransform the seasonal bounty of your garden (or the local farmer’s market) into vibrant, crunchy, and tangy delights that last all year long! Whether you are a gardening enthusiast looking to manage a harvest or a food lover eager to create…
UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra
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orchard row white trunks and bare branches
UCCE Central Sierra Agriculture: Article

Guide for prospective farmers in the Central Sierra

July 1, 2026
By Hardeep Singh
Four factors impact level of successStarting a crop farm in California’s Central Sierra region can be a great opportunity, but long-term success depends on understanding the land and markets before planting. Unlike the flat agricultural areas of California’s Central Valley, farming in the Sierra foothills is…
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Kern County: Event

Poultry Show & Showmanship Day

Aug 8, 2026

Check-in 7:30 to 8:30am - Opening Ceremonies at 9:00am - Poultry Medal Testing 10:00am to Noon - Awards Following Competition 
Kern County
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Perennial forage grass in the Sierra Foothills.
UCCE Central Sierra Livestock & Natural Resources: Article

Central Sierra: 2025-26 Central Sierra Nevada Foothill Annual Forage Production

July 1, 2026
By Daniel K Macon, Scott R Oneto, William E Frost
June 19, 2026 - The University of California Cooperative Extension has monitored annual rangeland forage production throughout the central Sierra Nevada foothills since 1995. Our goal continues to be to accurately gauge the total forage production on an annual basis. Data is gathered at eight locations…
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