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UC Davis Small Grains and Alfalfa Field Day

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May 7, 2026

Join the UC Davis Small Grains and Alfalfa Field Day to learn about: Small Grain Breeding and Variety DevelopmentAgronomy of winter cereals, alfalfa and other forage cropsAlfalfa Breeding and Variety DevelopmentSee the full agenda hereThis event is hosted by UC Davis.
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Preserve it! Series: It's Not Recommended to Can White Peaches

April 30, 2026
Choose only yellow peaches and nectarines for canning Food safety research is happening all the time, with results sometimes dictating changes in home canning recommendations. It’s for this reason that we always advise following recent recipes published from reputable sources. One such fairly…
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UC ANR lleva laboratorios móviles al campo

April 30, 2026
By Diana Cervantes
Después de años de trabajar sin un espacio adecuado, investigadores del Centro de Investigación y Extensión de South Coast finalmente ven un cambio concreto: laboratorios móviles que llevan la ciencia directamente al campo.En Irvine, California, estos nuevos espacios representan más que equipo. Son una…
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Garden to Table Series - Artichokes/Ventura

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Aug 12, 2026

Photo Credit Pixabay Garden to Table Series - Artichokes  Did you know Ventura County is one of the best places in the country to grow artichokes? Join a Master Gardener to discover the tips, tricks, and techniques to successfully add these beautiful, productive plants to your vegetable…
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Bird Friendly Gardens/Ventura

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Jul 15, 2026

Photo Credit Pixabay Bird Friendly Gardens A Bird Friendly Garden is a specialized gardening class focused on creating outdoor spaces that attract, support, and nurture local bird populations. You will learn how to transform ordinary yards and gardens into vibrant ecosystems that provide food,…
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UC Berkeley Food Institute webinar about the Farm Bill

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May 19, 2026

Join the Berkeley Food Institute for a conversation on the future of the Farm Bill, hosted by Jeanne Merrill of the Berkeley Food Institute and featuring Mike Lavender of the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition. In the aftermath of major cuts to SNAP in H.R. 1 that upended a decades-long farm…
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UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Article

Preserve it! Series: Don't Can Wild Mushrooms

April 30, 2026
Button mushrooms yes; wild mushrooms no. Mushrooms are a low-acid food. To be safely canned, they must be properly acidified (pickled) or processed in a pressure canner.There are other safety considerations as well: Only domestic button mushrooms may be safely canned. Wild mushrooms (whether wild…
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Healthy Central Sierra: Article

Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs): What to know, and what not to worry about

April 30, 2026
By Kitty Oppliger
  DRIs, RDAs, DGAs-  if there wasn’t already enough jargon to sort through in nutrition recommendations, a new acronym has taken center stage: UPFs. But what exactly is a UPF, and what does it mean for you, your health, and your meals?If you’ve been alarmed by media reports that UPFs are …
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