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sustainably raised poultry
Grown in Marin: Event

Webinar: Humane benefits of slower growing poultry

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Sep 9, 2025

As consumer demand for ethically produced food continues to rise, the poultry industry is at a crossroads. This webinar, explores how transitioning to slower-growing chicken breeds can improve animal welfare, align with consumer values, support more sustainable farming practices, plus they're just plain fun…
Grown in Marin
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UC ANR’s New Programmatic Structure

August 5, 2025
By Brent Hales
Effective July 1, 2025, UC ANR has a new programmatic structure to better represent the breadth of research and extension efforts of our academics and programmatic staff while facilitating collaboration between UC ANR-affiliated personnel to advance the UC ANR Strategic Vision.
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Savoy cabbage
Fresno Gardening Green: Article

Plan now for your fall vegetable garden

August 5, 2025
By Jeannette Warnert
 Now that summer’s heat has Fresno gardens looking a little worse for the wear, it’s time to think about the vegetables you’ll cultivate when days grow shorter and mornings are crisp and cool. A great source of inspiration will be Fresno County Master Gardener Gwen Olshove’s free presentation on cool…
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Boron toxicity vineyards
UCCE Water and Climate Program - Mendocino and Lake: Article

Water Quality Technical Note - Boron (B)

August 5, 2025
By Laura E Garza Diaz, Helaine M Berris
What is Boron?Boron (B) is a naturally occurring trace element found in rocks, soil, and water. In nature boron has never been found in its elemental state. Conversely, it mainly occurs in the form of boric acid and its salts (borates) or as boro-silicate.Boron is highly mobile in water and can naturally…
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About Us: Page

Our Mission and Vision

UC ANR advances thriving communities, sustainable agriculture, and resilient ecosystems in California through science-based, collaborative, and equitable solutions addressing climate change, innovation, policy, and equity.
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People standing underneath a large oak tree for the 8th Annual Oak Symposium
UC Delivers: Article

How do I write a UC Delivers post?

August 5, 2025
By Jennifer K Sedell
UC Delivers welcomes submissions from across UC ANR to communicate the impact UC ANR academics, community educators, and staff are making. Ready to start writing? Here are instructions on how to compose your UC Delivers submission.
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Landscape trees for your garden
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County: Event

Landscape Trees

Event Date
Sep 6, 2025

How to select, plant and maintain your landscape trees and how to create enhance and maintain our urban forest for the next 50 years.  Melissa Sandoval will lead you on a journey to introduce landscape trees to your outdoor space.
UC Master Gardeners of Solano County
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UC Environmental Stewards: Event

California Naturalist Course with Sonoma Ecology Center

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Sep 17, 2025 - Oct 11, 2025

Sonoma Ecology Center is teaming up with the University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources to offer this accredited nine-week course locally. The course results in real college credits, and it turns nature lovers into certified graduates of the UC California Naturalist Program,…
UC Environmental Stewards
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UC Master Gardener Coordinators: Article

Coordinators Quarterly Newsletter - Summer 2025

August 5, 2025
By Barbra Braaten
This quarter's coordinator newsletter covers volunteer transfer resources, applying for a free UC ANR Qualtrics account, the end of statewide reappointment on July 31, and troubleshooting Box access. It also welcomes new coordinators and highlights branded Canva templates, statewide evaluation updates and…
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