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Ranching in the Sierra Foothills: Article

Autumn 2020 Webinar Schedule

September 24, 2020
By Daniel K Macon
Be sure to check out our upcoming webinars on cattle production and targeted grazing - we have a great line-up of speakers and topics! Tuesday, October 6 (6pm) - Introduction to Targeted Grazing This webinar will provide an overview of targeted grazing, including grazing management, picking the righ...
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Getting a flu vaccine in 2020 is more important than ever

September 24, 2020
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
With the novel coronavirus still infecting thousands of people a day, public health officials worry that a bad flu season could overwhelm hospitals and clinics that are already stretched thin. The best thing you can do to make sure that doesn't happen: Get a flu shot.
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Strawberries and Caneberries: Article

Major Fusarium Zoom Meeting October 8 Morning

September 24, 2020
By Mark P Bolda
Central Coast growers and support staff should be looking to clear their calendars this coming October 8 for a Zoom call sponsored by the California Strawberry Commission and featuring plant pathologists Peter Henry and Akif Eskalen, myself and plant breeder Steve Knapp.
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Burbank Red Slicing Tomato
The Backyard Gardener: Article

Two to Try

September 24, 2020
It is definitely harvest time in my garden - I guess it has been for awhile. Like all good gardeners, I browsed the seed catalogs and found two new varieties to try out this season: Burbank Red Slicing Tomato and Crane Melon.
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UCCE in Santa Barbara County: Article

September 2020 - SB County Bounty

September 23, 2020
Learn about a FREE gardening conference & a new community partnership, meet a Master Gardener, and see our response to a Helpline question about tomato blight. We're the UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County, and we give "advice to grow by" to home gardeners.
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Dim Sum and a Garden

September 23, 2020
A few weeks ago, I heard that my mom and my brother were going on a road trip to San Francisco. Normally, I wouldn't care to go. I hated the traffic. But since the only road trips I've had in months had been going to the grocery store or picking-up take-out food, I wanted to go.
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