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San Diego County Climate Smart Agriculture: Article

The Climate Smart Agriculture Program: Our Impact

August 26, 2025
By Michael Jaquez
 The Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) Program was created through a collaboration between the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR). The primary goal of the CSA team is to increase the adoption of climate-smart…
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Sacramento 4-H: Page

Committee Opportunities

What Committee Chairs and Teams DoEach 4-H event and activity is powered by volunteers, youth, and families working together on committees.  If you serve as a Committee Chair, you are responsible for:✅ Communicating directly with the 4-H Office about:Meeting dates, times, and locations  Event…
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UCCE Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County: Event

Seed Saving

Sep 24, 2025

Discover how to harvest and save seeds from your homegrown vegetables and flowers. Find out which kinds of seeds can be saved to plant next year. Includes a hands-on activity of harvesting seeds donated by our volunteers to use for your garden next year!
UCCE Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County
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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Agave Webinar and More - Aug 28

August 26, 2025
By Ben A Faber
Agave cultivation is emerging as a promising alternative for dryland farming in California. This resilient crop thrives under low water conditions and contains valuable compounds—fructans, saponins, flavonoids, and terpenes—linked to health benefits and multiple industrial uses, including beverages, biofuels…
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Santa Cruz Forests Update: Article

The Forestry Institute for Teachers (FIT) announces Fall 2025 FIT-Focus Sessions!

August 26, 2025
By Austin Roughton
The Forestry Institute for Teachers (FIT) announces Fall 2025 FIT-Focus Sessions!  Connect with FIT this fall at three unique events! FIT-Focus sessions are 3-day professional learning experiences designed for both formal and nonformal educators. Held over a weekend (Friday–Sunday), each session focuses…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County: Event

Kitchen Garden Chat: Protecting your Edibles from Frost

Nov 1, 2025

Frost may be infrequent in our area, but it can devastate edible plants and fruit trees when it hits. Join UC Master Gardener of Yolo Treva Valentine for a science-based discussion of how to protect your gardens in winter weather.Click here for Zoom linkKitchen Garden Chats, held the first Saturday of each…
UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County
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UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County: Event

Virtual Kitchen Garden Chat: Getting Ready for the Persephone Period

Oct 11, 2025

What is the Persephone Period and what does it mean for your cauliflower, carrots and collards? UC Master Gardener of Yolo, Treva Valentine will lead a science-based discussion of this gardening season during her monthly Kitchen Garden Chat from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11.  (Note: Kitchen…
UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County
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