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UC Cooperative Extension Imperial County: Event

36th Annual Fall Desert Crops Workhsop

Dec 3, 2025

Join us on December 3rd for the 36th Annual Fall Desert Crops Workshop. Get up to date on the key issues affecting desert crops in our Valley through expert-led discussions. This FREE workshop offers a valuable opportunity to stay informed, connect with others and better understand the challenges facing our…
UC Cooperative Extension Imperial County
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Coordinator News: Article

2025 Annual Coordinator Meeting Recap

November 12, 2025
By Katherine Uhde
This year’s Annual Coordinator Meeting brought together 27 local program staff and lead volunteers representing 31 counties across California! The event was held at the UC ANR South Coast Research and Extension Center in Irvine, offering attendees the chance to connect with Orange County-based colleagues and…
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NVT Classroom 2026Trainees
UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

New Volunteer Training Class: Program Overview & Updates

November 12, 2025
By Ann Ramirez
New Volunteer Training Class: Program Overview and Updates Photos by Fletcher Oakes Introduction It is that time of year again —not just for pumpkin lattes, but also for our New Volunteer Training Class to begin. This year, we are making several updates to the NVT course. Our primary objective is to…
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Agricultural Miku

November 12, 2025
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Haiku by Mike Gunther    Protectors of fieldsAwaiting change of land useYields to dormancy 
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The Savvy Sage: Article

Ask a Master Gardener

November 12, 2025
 “Ask a Master Gardener” fields questions directly from Yolo County gardeners and other garden enthusiasts. Questions for this column can be sent to the authors at jmbaumbach@ucanr.edu, with “Ask MGs” in the subject line. People submitting questions will remain anonymous, if desired. When emailing a…
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Staff Assembly: Page

Health Challenges

UC ANR participates in system-wide challenges that are designed to encourage wellness throughout the year.  The Snow Wonder Challenge took place November 3 to December 14 of 2025. The raffle prizes included fitness kits, bamboo serving try and ceramic bowl kits, and lunch coolers.   …
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Composting 101:Turn Green Waste into Gold/NP Library

Jan 17, 2026

Composting 101:Turn Green Waste into GoldJoin Certified Ventura County Master Gardener, Terry Garman, to learn the basics of making compost. Compost is nature’s best soil amendment. Learn how to recycle your waste and at the same time help your garden grow.  We will discuss all the tools and…
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Nostalgia Gardening: Growing Memories In Your Backyard/TO Library

Feb 14, 2026

Nostalgia Gardening: Growing Memories In Your Backyard Journey back through the seasons of your life in this heartwarming class featuring cottage garden favorites, and beloved blooms that graced our grandparents' yards. Learn the elements of the gardening style called “Nostalgia Gardening,” with…
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County
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UC ANR Fire Network: Page

Develop Your Prescription

What is a Prescription?Understanding how weather conditions impact the safety, feasibility, and efficacy of your burn and selecting suitable burn windows are essential elements to conducting successful broadcast burns. One element of a broadcast burn is developing a prescription, or a set of specific weather…
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