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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

New publication shows how Fermi estimates can help fill data gaps in needs assessments

November 24, 2025
By Summer J Cortez, Carolyn D Rider, Miranda W Brown
Nutrition Policy Institute's latest peer-reviewed publication, "Using Fermi Estimates within Needs Assessments: An Extension Professional’s Guide,”  authored by Emma Lonstrup, Carolyn Rider, and Miranda Westfall Brown was published in the Journal of Extension. The publication explores a common challenge…
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UCCE Siskiyou: Event

Pest Management Seminar

Dec 4, 2025

The Pest Management Seminar is for growers, applicators, advisors, pilots & CCA. Please contact at 530-842-2711 for a copy of the agenda. 
UCCE Siskiyou
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Welcome HREC Education GrizzlyCorps Fellow - Evelyn George

November 24, 2025
By Evelyn George
Hello! My name is Evelyn and, this year, I will be working at Hopland Research and Extension Center as a Community Education Fellow. This fellowship is made possible through GrizzlyCorps, an AmeriCorps program operated through UC Berkeley's Center for Law, Energy and the Environment that focuses on promoting…
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Helleborus argutifolius (Corsican hellebore).
The Savvy Sage: Article

December Garden Tips and Vegetable Planting Guide

November 24, 2025
By Deborah Cunningham
 Article and photos by Peg Smith - Amongst all the hustle and bustle of the winter holiday season, we often fall into a reflective mood as the calendar year-end approaches. An ideal time to look back on your year in the garden, not to harshly judge gardening efforts that may not have equaled your…
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Giving Tuesday 2025
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Article

Giving Tuesday 2025

November 24, 2025
By Cathrin Callas
 Giving Tuesday is a day to give back and make a meaningful difference in our communities.  With so many organizations doing great work, why donate to UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties? Each year, we devote thousands of hours educating people and working on projects…
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orange fleshed squash cut into half-moon shape
UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Article

Central Sierra: Compote Evokes the Festive Season, Makes a Great Gift

November 24, 2025
Autumn Glory Compote is as good as pie  This autumn compote is a delicious change of pace from eating pumpkin pie, but still evokes the flavors of the harvest, and this tested recipe is safe for boiling water canning as well as atmospheric steam canning*. A versatile condiment with festive…
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UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Event

Central Sierra: Amador County | Master Food Preserver| Healthy Start (Jackson)

Jan 24, 2026

Start the New Year with healthy habits and fresh inspiration from the UCCE Master Food Preservers.  Discover how to make delicious low-sugar fruits, jams, and jellies, and learn easy ways to cut back on sodium with flavorful homemade herb and spice blends you can mix and share.  We’ll also show you…
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toyon berry cluster
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Some native shrubs to consider

November 24, 2025
 The value of natives is indisputable:  most need less water after established, they co-evolved with local fauna, they attract pollinators and birds, they’re beautiful and easy to care for.  What more does any garden or gardener need? Myrica californica, or Pacific wax myrtle,…
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