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Colombian black-tailed deer
Hopland Research and Extension Center: Page

Colombian black-tailed deer hunt (A-Zone)

 Important Dates Lottery applications for the HREC 2026 Deer Hunt will open: 12pm PT, Tuesday, May 19. Closing date for lottery applications is: 11am PT, Friday, June 19. Applicants will be advised if they are offered a place/waitlisted by Friday, June 26. Successful applicants must provide all…
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Colombian black-tailed deer
Hopland Research and Extension Center: Event

A-Zone Colombian black-tailed deer hunt

Event Date
Aug 8, 2025

More information about the deer hunt can be found here.Lottery applications for the HREC 2025 Deer Hunt will open: 9am PT, Tuesday, May 6. Closing date for lottery applications is: 11am PT, Thursday, May 29. Applicants will be advised if they are offered a place/waitlisted by Thursday, June 5. Successful…
Hopland Research and Extension Center
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Hills with smoke in the distance
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Fire Resilient Landscaping

Event Date
May 10, 2025

As the damp and drizzly days of May give way to warmer and drier weather, the threat of fire season looms on the horizon. It is vital to prepare our landscapes to be resilient against the destructive forces of wildfires. If you're eager to learn how to create a fire-resistant garden, mark your calendars for…
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
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Hoplia Beetles – The Mini Munching Menace

May 5, 2025
By Anne E Schellman
 It’s spring and your flowers and roses have begun to bloom. You stop to admire their color and fragrance. But hold on! Something has been eating your flowers! On closer inspection, you see it. A hoplia beetle, a mini munching menace.Hoplia beetles are common in the California Central Valley. Small,…
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networking
Grown in Marin: Event

Resource Fair for Producers

Event Date
May 27, 2025

Join the Agricultural Institute of Marin for an afternoon of learning, networking, and support for your food or farm business! Whether you're a farmer, food entrepreneur, or small business owner, this event is designed to connect you with valuable technical assistance and funding opportunities and help you…
Grown in Marin
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Blackeye bean variety trial in Stanislaus County.
UC Dry Bean Blog: Article

2024 Blackeye Bean Regional Variety Trial Results

May 5, 2025
By Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles
We evaluated blackeye bean varieties in a commercial field in Stanislaus County. Seven varieties from the University of California blackeye breeding program were planted on July 1st. The soil type at the trial location was well-drained (Dinuba and Hanford sandy loams, Tujunga loamy sand), and the soil…
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