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Emergency Grants and Loans

California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) CA Underserved and Small Producers (CUSP) Program CUSP was created in 2021 to facilitate direct assistance to individual small and mid-scale and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers who need technical assistance support in applying for econ...
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Contact Us

UC Cooperative Extension Office: 550 E.
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The Learning Landscape

Fama blue pincushion flower Sustainable landscaping principles and smart plant choices are on display at the UCCE Learning Landscape at San Joaquin County's Robert J. Cabral Agricultural Center in Stockton at 2101 E. Earhart Avenue, near the Stockton Airport.
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Sustainable by Design Presentations

Jeff Loux: Watershed Friendly Design - Planning for the Future of California as if Water Mattered Julie Saare-Edmonds: Complying with the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance Ken Menzer: Planning & Executing a Sustainable Urban Tree Program Larry Costello: Sustainable Construction with New and...
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Landscape Water Use

In California, 50% of urban water is used in our landscapes. Our water supplies are in a constant state of change, and crops compete with landscapes for this precious resource.
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Trees

Trees are a huge asset to urban areas. Among other benefits, research has shown that trees add value to homes, reduce energy costs, cool urban environments, slow down storm water runoff, slow ground wind speed, and remove CO2 from the air.
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Turfgrass

LAWN PATCH The establishment and maintenance of healthy turf requires careful attention to: site preparation grass species choice irrigation schedules fertilizer applications and mowing practices For more information, check the tabs to the left, the UC Guide to Healthy Lawns and download FREE PUBLIC...
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