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Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center: Event

Tea Day at Kearney REC

Mar 19, 2026

Learn about tea culture and cultivation in California’s Central Valley climate, including experiences from tea production at Kearney REC (read more in this Comstock's magazine article). There will also be presentations on the latest tea research and marketability. In addition, tea plants will be for…
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San Joaquin 4-H News: Article

2026 California 4-H State 3D Championship

February 26, 2026
Saturday, March 28, 2026 Check in @ 9:00 am Springville Archery Club Range Bear Creek Road Springville, CA 93265 Questions: Contact Corey Gill, 559-359-6942 or imagolfer75@hotmail.com Pre-registration is required, no on-site registrations accepted! The range is a walking range in the…
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San Joaquin 4-H News: Article

State 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest

February 26, 2026
By Kristina R Thurmon
The Modesto Junior College (MJC) Dairy Science Program is excited to host the Dairy Cattle Judging contest for all California 4-H members in conjunction with our FFA Field Day. The contest is open to all California 4-H members and will be an individual contest with no 4-H team placing. This is our…
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San Joaquin 4-H News: Article

What is Fashion Revue???

February 26, 2026
By Kristina R Thurmon
Fashion Revue is an event that will take place April 18th and encourages members (ages 5-18) to focus on their sense of style and fashion. Its primary purpose is tobuild self-confidence in young people, introduce opportunities toextend youth leadership and communication and provideeducational…
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San Joaquin 4-H News: Article

Presentation Day!!!

February 26, 2026
By Kristina R Thurmon
4-H Presentation Day is an event designed for youth aged 9 to 18 to practice and improve their public speaking skills through presentations on various topics. These presentations can be in one of the categories below.Demonstration - you make something or do something. There is a final product.Illustrated…
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UC Master Gardeners of Tulare and Kings County: Page

Ask a Master Gardener

 Have a question about your garden? The UC Master Gardeners of Tulare/Kings Counties are here to help! Our trained volunteers provide free, research-based advice on all aspects of home gardening. We can help you identify plant problems, recommend varieties that thrive in our zones 9a-9b climate, suggest…
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UC Master Gardeners of Inyo and Mono Counties: Document

Owens Valley Irrigation Rules of Thumb

A PDF version of this document formatted for printing is available below.Bishop, Keeler, and South Owens Lake have CIMIS irrigation stations that can be used to determine with some accuracy how much water is needed based on weather. These can be complicated to use, however. These tables, developed by a…
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Western fence lizard
Fresno Gardening Green: Article

Geronimo: A lizard that helps control garden pests

February 26, 2026
I walked into my yard one night a few years ago and came face to face with a bold and defiant Sceloporus occidentalis, or Western Fence Lizard. I couldn't have been more delighted.I remember as a child chasing lizards when I lived with my grandparents in the mountains above Oroville. Once, I caught one. I…
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