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Bug Squad: Article

Congrats, Rob Page, Newly Elected Member of NAS!

April 28, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 "I'm ecstatic," said internationally renowned bee scientist Robert E. Page Jr.,  when hearing this morning that he's a newly elected member of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS).So are we! And so well deserved. UC Davis and Arizona State University (ASU) colleagues are among those…
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Food scraps for composting
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Master Gardener Education Table at City of San Mateo's Compost Awareness Day

May 9, 2026

The City of San Mateo is hosting a Compost Awareness Day, featuring a compost, seeds and seedling giveaway! UC Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer general gardening questions and provide information on how to compost. Stop by our table and learn how to turn kitchen scraps and yard trimmings into a…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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Cooperative Extension, Sutter-Yuba Counties: Event

Rice Grower Meetings

Feb 16, 2027 - Feb 18, 2027

Rice Winter Grower MeetingsWoodland: February 16, 2027Richvale & Glenn: February 17, 2027Colusa & Yolo: February 18, 2027
Cooperative Extension, Sutter-Yuba Counties
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Cooperative Extension, Sutter-Yuba Counties: Event

Emerging Pest Workshop

Aug 5, 2026

Emerging Pest WorkshopAugust 5, 2026 Time and location to be determined
Cooperative Extension, Sutter-Yuba Counties
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Thriving Forward: Article

Supporting Youth Mental and Emotional Health in 4-H Competitive Environments

April 28, 2026
By Matthew R Rodriguez, Marcel Horowitz, Ally Lemmer
Introduction 4-H has a long history of using competition as a method of providing feedback on skill mastery and continued task improvement. Preparing young people to show their animals, photographs, rockets and other 4-H projects at county fairs is a critical step in helping them grow. 4-H adult…
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Cooperative Extension, Sutter-Yuba Counties: Event

Rice Quality Workshop

Jul 30, 2026

Rice Quality WorkshopJuly 30, 2026 from 8:30 am – 12:30 pmAn in-depth workshop covering the factors affecting rice quality.Hillcrest Catering, 210 Julie Dr, Yuba City, CA
Cooperative Extension, Sutter-Yuba Counties
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A field of grazing sheep in oak woodland with text overlaid "75th Anniversary, UC Hopland Research and Extension Center, Open House, May 17th, 10am-2pm, FREE! Nature activities, hiking, family fun and hands-on learning. Logo of the UC Research and Extension Centers, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Hopland Research and Extension Center: Event

Hopland REC 75th Anniversary Open House

May 17, 2026

Celebrate 75 years of the Hopland Research and Extension Center with us! All are welcome to our FREE Open House on Sunday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Explore the beautiful oak woodlands and meet the scientists studying the land. Activities will include: •    5k Fun Run at 10…
Hopland Research and Extension Center
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Agricultural Application Engineering Laboratory: Event

Orchard Spray Nozzle Day

May 29, 2026

This is a half-day workshop featuring expert-led presentations and field demonstrations focused on nozzle selection, configuration, spray delivery optimization, and emerging technologies in automatic nozzle systems. Specific emphasis will be placed on a novel nozzle selection technology developed at the…
Agricultural Application Engineering Laboratory
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Event

Hands On Make and Take Mother's Day Flower Arrangement Workshop, Loomis

May 9, 2026

On the day before Mother’s Day, join the UC Master Gardeners of Placer County for a “hands-on, make and take,” flower arranging workshop. Create your own fresh flower arrangement to give to a special person in your life or to keep for yourself.Attendees will learn the basics of flower arranging and will…
UC Master Gardeners of Placer County
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UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County: Article

Trees for Today and Tomorrow

April 28, 2026
By Joelle Kohn
Advice to Grow ByUC Master Gardeners of San Diego CountyHotline (858) 822-6910 www.MasterGardenerSD.orghelp@MasterGardenerSD.orgChoose a Healthy TreeGood trees start in the nursery – take the time to carefully inspect trees before buying.Check for root health, sturdy branch structure and a strong central…
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