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San Diego County Climate Smart Agriculture: Article

SWEEP and HSP: New Changes for Farmers and Ranchers

March 9, 2026
By Michael Jaquez
Overview of SWEEP and HSP:The State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program provides funding to implement on-farm projects to existing irrigation systems, that reduce water use and reduce greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions. Common project components include pump replacement or retrofit, installing variable…
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UC Master Food Preserver: Article

What is Dehydrating for Food Preservation? (March 2026)

March 9, 2026
Tim Long, UC Master Food Preserver Online Program Volunteer    Dehydration preserves food by removing 80–95% of its moisture, which inhibits the growth of bacteria, yeasts, and molds that require water to grow. It is one of the oldest preservation methods, dating back to 12,000 BCE.  This…
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UC Master Food Preserver: Article

Preserved Lemons: A Powerhouse Ingredient in the Kitchen (March 2026)

March 9, 2026
Kirsten Hansen, UC Master Food Preserver Online Delivery Program Volunteer  The Master Food Preserve Online Delivery Program volunteers loved making preserved lemons this winter! Our Citrus 1: Citrus Without Canning class and Garden to Glass: Winter Mocktails classes featured two different…
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UC Master Food Preserver: Article

A Brief History of the Canning Jar (March 2026)

March 9, 2026
By Robin E Martin
Monica Gross, UC Master Food Preserver Online Program Volunteer  For most of human history, feeding a family involved navigating times when food was plentiful, such as at harvest time, and periods when it was scarce. Before methods of food preservation were developed, food insecurity was a…
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UC Master Food Preserver: Article

Spotlight: Earl Weak, Class of 2024 MFP Volunteer (March 2026)

March 9, 2026
Earl Weak, UC Master Food Preserver Online Delivery Program VolunteerCounty of residence: Alameda Earl Weak relaxes at his home after an orange harvest (used with permission)My name is Earl Weak. I became UC Master Food Preserver (MFP) in 2024 as a member of the first class of the Online Delivery…
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hanging plant with yellowing leaves
Under the Solano Sun: Article

A Lesson Learned While Repotting Indoor Plants

March 9, 2026
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog by Paula PashbyIt is early February, and I am delighted that the winter rain has returned. There are some plants in my garden that are budding early because of the warm days last week, but most are still nicely tucked in for the winter duration. Now that I have some downtime, I can shift my attention to…
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whitewater fire flowers versus redstem flowers
UC Rice Blog: Article

White Water Fire Weed Morphology and Control in California Rice

March 9, 2026
By Consuelo B Baez Vega
Authors: Robinson Johnson, Deniz Inci, Kassim Al-KhatibDepartment of Plant Sciences, University of California, Davis Background White Water Fire (Bergia capensis L.) is an annual broadleaf weed native to southern China, tropical Asia, and Africa, which was recently reported in a California rice…
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Flyer for a free 45-minute seminar titled “Best Ways and Practical Strategies to Manage Prediabetes and Diabetes,” Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 12:30–1:15 PM at Warner Creek Senior Center in Novato, CA. Speaker: Dr. Zaw Wai Htoo, UC Cooperative Extension. Contact Monina Hamilton at (415) 895-5544. Online Zoom option available at https://t.ly/webinar3.uc
UC Cooperative Extension Napa County: Event

Best Ways and Practical Strategies to Manage Prediabetes and Diabetes

Mar 10, 2026

Join us online via Zoom or in-person for a free seminar on health and nutrition strategies to help manage and prevent diabetes and prediabetes.Event Details & SpeakerDate and Time: Tuesday, March 10, 2026Time: 12:30 pm-1:15 pm PTLocation (in-person): Warner Creek Senior Center, 806 Diablo Ave, Novato, CA…
UC Cooperative Extension Napa County
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