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Our Work & Impact

UC ANR advances science-based solutions to California's most pressing agricultural, environmental, and community challenges. Explore how our work is organized and the impact we're making across the state.  Our WorkUC ANR’s statewide network connects research, local communities, and academic…
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Serramonte Farmers' Market
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Master Gardener Education Table at the Serramonte Farmers' Market

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Jun 18, 2026

Visit the UC Master Gardener education table at the Serramonte Farmers’ Market. Master Gardener volunteers will be available every other Thursday to answer questions regarding plants, planting techniques, garden pests and more.The market is located behind the multi-level garage by Crunch Fitness. Photo…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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Serramonte Farmers' Market
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Master Gardener Education Table at the Serramonte Farmers' Market

Event Date
Jun 4, 2026

Visit the UC Master Gardener education table at the Serramonte Farmers’ Market. Master Gardener volunteers will be available every other Thursday to answer questions regarding plants, planting techniques, garden pests and more.The market is located behind the multi-level garage by Crunch Fitness. Photo…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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UC Cooperative Extension Sonoma County: Event

Forest Stewardship Workshop - start developing a forest management plan!

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Aug 4, 2026 - Sep 29, 2026

Online beginning August 4 – September 29, 2026, with an optional in-person field day Saturday, August 29, in Plumas County. *Participation in the in-person field day is not required. All are welcome no matter where your forestland is located.Join the workshop to understand and protect your forests…
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Vegetable Crops in San Joaquin County: Page

Cultivar selection: Fusarium stem rot and decline

Relative disease tolerance of processing tomato cultivars based on yield performance in replicated cultivar trials placed in  fields with Fusarium stem rot and decline (FRD) caused by Fusarium noneumartii and/or Fusarium martii. Trials located in the southern Sacramento Valley and northern San Joaquin…
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Characteristics of commonly grown California processing tomato cultivars

Choose cultivars that are resistant to prevalent pathogens and nematodes. Other factors that influence cultivar selection can include growing season, fruit and vine characteristics and processing characteristics. Overreliance on resistance can accelerate new pathogen races that overcome the resistance. Use…
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Forestry Research and Outreach: Event

FREE Forest Stewardship Webinar: Wildlife Camera Use for Forest Landowners

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Jun 9, 2026

Join Valerie Elder, Professor of Forestry, College of the Redwoods; Robert Douglas, State Forest Biologist – Mendocino Unit; and Chris Horton, landowner and Forest Stewardship Workshop participant, for a webinar focusing on wildlife cameras and their uses for forest landowners and managers.This free webinar…
Forestry Research and Outreach
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UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County: Event

Lake Merritt Trials Gardens Open House (Oakland)

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Jun 6, 2026

Lake Merritt Trials Garden is having a Open House! Tours, Hands- on Demonstrations on Drip Irrigation, Composting, Container Gardening Tips and See our gallery of Good and Bad Bugs. Admission Free.There is a parking fee to enter the Gardens at Lake Merritt. Park near Gate 4. Enter the Gate, turn left and…
UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County
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