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UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo: Article

New World Screwworm – An Information Webinar for All Livestock Producers

October 13, 2025
By Mary V Stason
All livestock producers should know the risks of the New World Screwworm (NWS), how to recognize signs of NWS infestations and how to prepare for its possible introduction into California. NWS refers to a species of fly similar in size and appearance to the common blow fly but has maggots that burrow (screw)…
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UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Year-round native plant color

October 13, 2025
 Native plants are often known for grand springtime displays followed by dismal summer and fall foliage. But that isn’t true for all native plants. A little research, careful planning, and conscientious planting can have your garden blooming with colorful, flowering, summer dry, winter wet native plants…
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Climate Smart Agriculture: Article

Welcome to our new Fresno CES, Juan Gonzales!

October 13, 2025
By Caddie Bergren
 Juan Gonzales is our newest Community Education Specialist with the UC ANR Climate Smart Agriculture Program based in Fresno County. He is thrilled to provide technical assistance to growers for climate smart agriculture practices. He grew up in Fresno County, in a small rural town named Kerman…
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UC Master Food Preserver Program of Orange County: Event

La Palma Library: Jams & Jellies

Oct 18, 2025

Come to the La Palma Public Library to learn ways to make and safely preserve jams and jellies.  The UC Master Food Preservers will demonstrate the techniques to safely make jams and jellies using the fruit from your garden, farmers market, or anywhere you get fresh produce.La Palma Library 7842 Walker…
UC Master Food Preserver Program of Orange County
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UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Manzanitas take a bow in winter and early spring

October 13, 2025
Like people, some plants demand center stage. California poppies and lupine are springtime darlings, followed by fragrant sage in summer and crimson maples in fall. But what about the supporting players who work hard but never seem to get the limelight? Cue the manzanitas. Manzanitas, aka Arctostaphylos…
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UC Master Food Preserver: Event

From Orchard to Table: Apple Pie Filling & Freezing Apples (Online Delivery Program)

Nov 19, 2025

The holidays are just around the corner! 🎉  From Orchard to Table: Apple Pie Filling & Freezing Apples is the second class in the Apples All Year series from the University of California Master Food Preservers. This free, live online class introduces safe, research-based methods for canning and…
UC Master Food Preserver
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UC Master Food Preserver: Event

Core Skills:  Apple Butter & Dehydrated Apple Rings (Online Delivery Progam)

Nov 8, 2025

Core Skills: Apple Butter & Dehydrated Apple Rings is the first class in the Apples All Year series from the University of California Master Food Preservers. This free, live online class introduces safe, research-based ways to preserve apples at home using USDA- and UC-approved recipes.Learn how to turn…
UC Master Food Preserver
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UC Master Food Preserver: Event

Spooky Fridge Pickles: Eye of Newt Cukes, Cauldron Carrots & More (Online Delivery Program)

Oct 26, 2025

Something crunchy this way comes… 🎃This Halloween season, we invite you to embrace the practical magic of home food preservation and delve into the art of quick refrigerator pickles.Spooky Fridge Pickles: Eye of Newt Cukes, Cauliflower Brains & Cauldron Carrots is a free, live online class presented by…
UC Master Food Preserver
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