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Field Day: Veg Production Systems - Thermal, CA (6-17-25)
UC Cooperative Extension Imperial County: Event

Field Day: Soil Conservation Practices for Managing Diseases, Nitrogen and Soil Health in Vegetable Production Systems

Jun 17, 2025

Mark you calendars and join the UCCE Imperial & Riverside advisers for a FREE, Field Day! Where you will learn about the benefits of different soil conservation practices including cover crop, compost and biochar use. Field day will be held in Thermal, CA on June 17, 2025. …
UC Cooperative Extension Imperial County
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Apple blossoms
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Apples, including our native Pacific crabapple

June 9, 2025
 Apple trees are some of the loveliest in the world, as are their close relatives, the crabapples. Their blossoms in spring are intoxicating, and no wonder—they belong to the Rosaceae family, which includes roses and strawberries.Pollinators like bees and bumblebees are drawn to the fragrant blooms. If…
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taxes
Grown in Marin: Event

Tax Webinar: Employment of Family Members

Jun 11, 2025

Managing family labor in a farm or ranch operation presents unique challenges, especially when navigating complex tax regulations. Join Rob Holcomb for guidance on key tax provisions related to employing family members. Topics include:Employment of children by their parentsSpouses working for each…
Grown in Marin
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Stacks of firewood for sale below a canopy with a sign that says "firewood."
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Destructive Pests Hide in Firewood

June 9, 2025
By Lindsey Hack
While bringing firewood from home for your weekend camping trip may seem harmless, many invasive pests can hide in firewood and cause serious harm to California’s forests and urban landscapes. You can help limit the spread of these unwanted hitchhikers by collecting or buying firewood close to where you plan…
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Leaning tree
HOrT COCO-UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa: Article

What To Do About a Leaning Tree?

June 9, 2025
By Help Desk Team
Sometimes we get questions about leaning trees. People want to know if a tree that is leaning can be straightened out, and how. This is what we’ve learned. The first question to consider is why is the tree leaning? For most young trees, with trunks smaller than 4” in diameter, the leaning can be traced back…
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UC Master Food Preservers of Sonoma County: Page

Pressure Gauge Testing

Pressure Canner Gauge Testing offered in Sonoma County!UC Master Food Preservers of Sonoma County can test your Presto brand pressure canner gauge FREE OF CHARGE at our office.Click here to sign up for a date and time to get your pressure canner gauge tested!Only Presto…
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UC Master Food Preservers of Sonoma County: Page

Ask a Master Food Preserver

"Ask a Master Food Preserver"Are you getting ready to start a food preservation project and have questions?  Would you like to have a UC Master Food Preserver give a presentation or demonstration?  We are available to help you plan!  Please fill out our "Ask a Master Food Preserver" …
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Hands making pasta dough with jar of peston on the side
UC Master Food Preservers of Sonoma County: Event

Preserving 101 - Freezing: Pasta Dinner

Oct 18, 2025

Discover how easy and effective home freezing can be in this fun, hands-on workshop focused on preparing and preserving a delicious pasta dinner from scratch. You’ll learn safe freezing techniques and tips for locking in flavor and quality—plus, you’ll create a meal in class to freeze and enjoy later…
UC Master Food Preservers of Sonoma County
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Pressure Canner with food and jars
UC Master Food Preservers of Sonoma County: Event

Preserving 101 - Low Acid Food Pressure Canning

Sep 20, 2025

Ready to conquer pressure canning? This essential workshop takes the fear out of safely preserving low-acid foods like soups, meats, fish, and vegetables at home. Designed for beginners and cautious canners alike, this engaging session offers expert instruction, practical tips, and a supportive…
UC Master Food Preservers of Sonoma County
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