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UC Master Food Preservers of Sonoma County: Event

Preserving 101 - High Acid Food Boiling Water Canning

Aug 16, 2025

Step into the world of home food preservation with this immersive, hands-on workshop focused on safely canning high-acid foods using the boiling water (waterbath) method.Whether you're a beginner or brushing up your skills, this premium experience offers everything you need to start confidently canning in…
UC Master Food Preservers of Sonoma County
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Meat, fruit, vegetables with dehydrator in kitchen
UC Master Food Preservers of Sonoma County: Event

Preserving 101 - Dehydration

Jul 26, 2025

Join us on an adventure into the world of dehydrating meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, and herbs—perfect for long-term storage, healthy snacking, and emergency preparedness. Uncover the secrets behind different jerky stylesSample a variety of delicious dehydrated foodsExplore and compare different types…
UC Master Food Preservers of Sonoma County
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Red, black, and white spotted lanternfly nymphs on a plant.
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Be on the Lookout

June 8, 2025
By Cherie Shook
Be on the lookout for invasive species threatening California! While state and federal agencies actively monitor for new invasive pests, the public serves a critical role in early detection and often are the ones who find new invasive species first.  During California Invasive Species Action Week …
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Photo UC Statewide IPM Project, Aphids
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Article

Keeping Aphids Under Control

June 6, 2025
By Cathrin Callas
 As you’re out in the garden, do you see small, pear-shaped insects on tender buds, shoots and veggies? These are most likely aphids and damage to plants can include leaf curl, sooty mold fungus, stunted growth and transmission of viruses to other plants. Check your plants regularly and hose off aphids…
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Nutmeg scented geranium
Fresno Gardening Green: Article

June plant of the month: Nutmeg-scented geranium

June 6, 2025
By Jeannette Warnert
The ever-popular scented geraniums, mostly coming from South Africa, do exceptionally well in our climate. But when planted in a perennial border, many will grow 3 to 4 feet tall and can become quite leggy. An exception to this is the nutmeg-scented geranium, Pelargonium x fragrans. Reaching only 18 x 18…
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Thrips/TSWV Kings: Article

2025 5th Report

June 6, 2025
By Neil McRoberts
General Situation Despite relatively high thrips counts in some areas, TSWV incidence remains low generally.  Any younger crops will remain susceptible to economic damage until fruit set.  Temperatures over the next 10 days are set to hover in triple digits for 5 days before cooling off to the mid…
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Thrips/TSWV Fresno: Article

2025 5th Report

June 6, 2025
By Neil McRoberts
General Situation Despite relatively high thrips counts in some areas, TSWV incidence remains low generally with a few heavily infected crops.  Any younger crops will remain susceptible to economic damage until fruit set.  Temperatures over the next 10 days will start out with a run of 4 or 5 days…
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Thrips/TSWV Merced: Article

2025 5th Report

June 6, 2025
By Neil McRoberts
General Situation Despite relatively high thrips counts in some areas, TSWV incidence remains low generally.  Planting finally wrapped up in the last couple of weeks and younger crops will remain susceptible to economic damage until fruit set.  Temperatures over the next 10 days are set to hover in…
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Poultry: Event

Webinar: Update on Beginning Farmer Resources in a Changing World

Jun 24, 2025

Update on Beginning Farmer Resources in a Changing World Speakers: ● Ann Baier from the National Center for Appropriate Technology ● Dr. Maurice Pitesky from UC Davis Vet Med Extension  In this webinar, we will highlight current resources, opportunities, and support systems available to beginning…
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