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Farmworkers in the field.
Nuestra Comunidad: Article

Why It’s Important for UC ANR to Include Farmworkers as Part of Its Clientele

August 7, 2025
By Ricardo A Vela
In a state like California, where agriculture is a pillar of the economy, it’s easy to assume that our educational programs reach everyone who works the land. But for far too long, one essential group has been overlooked: farmworkers.That’s why the recent webinar led by Katherine Jarvis-Shean and a team of…
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ANRBot Terms of Use

ANRBot is an advanced language model designed to assist and generate human-like text. It is being provided as a tool for personal use or for academic and professional use if authorized by your supervisor. Please read the following Terms of Use to understand how you can responsibly use ANRBot and what you can…
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Chemical ecologist Jeffrey Aldrich working in Japan in the lab of Walter Leal. (Photo by Walter Leal)

The Incredible Life of Chemical Ecologist Jeffrey Richard Aldrich

August 6, 2025
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Tributes are pouring in for renowned chemical ecologist Jeffrey Richard Aldrich (1949-2025), a longtime researcher at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center,  USDA Agricultural Research Service, who retired in 2011 and then worked with UC Davis researchers for a decade.Aldrich was considered…
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What-are-succulents-plants
UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties: Event

Sensational Succulents Pop-Up

Aug 9, 2025

 Join us for this special pop-up event!UC Master Gardeners will be staffing an information booth at Norrie’s Gift & Garden Shop this Saturday. They are ready to answer your questions about growing and caring for succulents — inside and out!Succulents are one of our easiest, most resilient and unique…
UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties
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Stink Bug on Avocado
Topics in Subtropics: Article

Stink Bug in Avocado

August 6, 2025
By Ben A Faber, Jhalendra P Rijal
In the last month there have been sightings of a stink bug on avocado fruit and stems in the Santa Paula/Fillmore area. The bug feeds on the stems of mature fruit, causing damage to the stem, creating wounds that leak white sugar exudate on the stem that drips on to the fruit. The weakened stem, can’t hold…
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Tomato Resources

TOMATO EXHIBITPanel 1 -­‐ Getting StartedConcept: Planning ahead makes for a successful harvest.Plant disease resistant varieties: Check packaging for information.Plant deep: Tomato stems will develop roots when in contact to the ground. Plant up to the first leaves for stronger root development.Irrigate and…
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Pumpkin succulent centerpiece
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Create a Pumpkin Succulent Centerpiece!/Oxnard

Oct 25, 2025

Create a Pumpkin Succulent Centerpiece! Join the UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County as they guide you through how to create your own 6” pumpkin succulent centerpiece that will last for months. Workshop fee is $20 and includes all materials. When: Saturday, October 25, 2025Where: Oxnard Farm Park…
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Water Conservation Resources

 Water Conservation BrochurePanel 1:  Use Smart Gardening Practices Concept - Smart watering for conservation. Water to root depth: Adjust the amount of water to the depth of the roots. Typically smaller plants have shallow roots, and trees have deep roots.  Water at drip lines: This is…
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