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Black History Month Events

Black History Month, celebrated each February in the United States, recognizes the history, achievements, contributions, and experiences of Black communities throughout history and in contemporary society. The observance also provides an opportunity for reflection, education, dialogue, and engagement around…
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A flyer for an agricultural workshop featuring a background photo of three sheep—one larger with a black face and two smaller lambs—grazing in a lush green, hilly pasture with a wire fence in the distance. The sheep are highlighted with playful, hand-drawn white outlines. The text on the flyer reads: Top: Sierra Harvest AG SKILLS With UCCE & Restoration Land & Livestock Middle: FOUNDATIONS of Small Ruminant Management: A Hands-On Workshop for Sheep & Goat Owners Bottom Right: Thursday, May 28th, 5:00 –
Cooperative Extension, Sutter-Yuba Counties: Event

Small Ruminant Management Workshop

May 28, 2026

Small Ruminant Management Workshop Join Andrea Warner (UCCE) and Jocelyn Brown (Restoration Land & Livestock) for a hands-on workshop covering the essentials of sheep and goat ownership and care.📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026 ⏰ 5:00 – 7:00 PM 📍 Nevada City, CA 🔗 Register: https://events.humanitix.com…
Cooperative Extension, Sutter-Yuba Counties
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Programs & Events

The Black and Allied Employees (BAE) group organizes and supports educational, reflective, and community-centered programming designed to foster dialogue, learning, well-being, and connection across UC ANR.Our programs create opportunities for employees, leadership, educators, allies, and community members…
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About BAE

The Black and Allied Employees (BAE) group is an officially recognized affinity group within the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR). Established in 2019, BAE was created to foster community, support, and meaningful dialogue among employees across the organization.BAE exists…
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Mature wheat plants growing in a field
SJC and Delta Field Crops: Article

Wheat Disease Observations

May 8, 2026
By Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles
This article describes wheat diseases that may have been observed during the 2025-26 growing season.
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Fresh herbs in a white bowl including lavender, rosemary, and thyme.
Master Food Preserver SLO/SB Counties: Article

Preserving Your Harvest: Herbs

May 8, 2026
By Kelly Q Hong
By:  Linda McClure, UCCE Master Food PreserverPreserving Herbs Fresh HerbsFresh herbs add amazing flavor, color, aroma, and nutritional value to so many recipes. The best time to preserve herbs is right before their flowers open. Flowering herbs can sometimes result in a bitter taste…
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Youth Development Insights: Article

Achieving Meaningful Youth-Adult Partnerships

May 8, 2026
By Nicole K Marshall-Wheeler
Youth are an asset in our community which are often under-utilized – they’re a formidable and able group in communities who bring their own unique value to conversation and decisions. Choosing to intentionally include youth in leadership and decision making can be challenging, yet extremely rewarding for all…
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Spring Ranch Tour flyer taking place on May 16, 9am - 1pm.
Cooperative Extension, Sutter-Yuba Counties: Event

Spring Ranch Tour

May 16, 2026

Spring Ranch Tour Hosted by UC Cooperative Extension and the Tahoe Cattlemen’s Association, this tour will feature visits to a cow-calf operation in Newcastle and a seedstock operation in Auburn. Topics include herd management, irrigated pasture systems, breeding, genetics, and more.📅 Saturday, May 16, 2026 …
Cooperative Extension, Sutter-Yuba Counties
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bee with pollen
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Oxnard Insect Festival

Jun 6, 2026

Join the Master Gardeners at the Oxnard Insect Festival!Saturday June 6, 202610am-4pmAt Plaza Park in Downtown Oxnard
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County
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Stanislaus County: Article

Evapotranspiration Report - 5/8/2026

May 8, 2026
Please find the attached document to provide the previous week’s estimated water use report in terms of evapotranspiration for almonds, peaches, walnuts, established vineyard, alfalfa, and pasture in Stanislaus County. This report may be used as a guide in your irrigation schedule for the…
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