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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Event

Ask A Master Gardener - Concord Farmers Market - AAMG2026

Jul 7, 2026

Come and get your gardening questions answered while you shop for local produce! The Concord Farmers Market will have UC Master Gardeners available to the public from 10 am to 2 pm every first Tuesday through October.  Corner of Grant and Willow Pass Rd. Advice to Grow By...Ask Us!https://www…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Event

Ask A Master Gardener - Concord Farmers Market - AAMG2026

Jun 2, 2026

Come and get your gardening questions answered while you shop for local produce! The Concord Farmers Market will have UC Master Gardeners available to the public from 10 am to 2 pm every first Tuesday through October. Corner of Grant and Willow Pass Rd. Advice to Grow By...Ask Us!https://www.pcfma.org…
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Stanislaus County: Article

Evapotranspiration Report - 5/22/2026

May 27, 2026
Please find the attached document to provide the previous week’s estimated water use report in terms of evapotranspiration for almonds, peaches, walnuts, established vineyard, alfalfa, and pasture in Stanislaus County. This report may be used as a guide in your irrigation schedule for the…
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NPI paper highlights the value of a school self-assessment questionnaire for studies aiming to measure change in school nutrition and physical activity environments

May 27, 2026
A new Nutrition Policy Institute research brief summarizes a 2026 study: “Measuring change in school-based practices that promote children’s healthy eating and active living: A psychometric study.” This study evaluated the ability of the previously validated School Site-Level Assessment Questionnaire, or…
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ANR Employee News: Article

In memoriam: Jodie Holt

May 26, 2026
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
 Jodie Holt, UC Riverside Professor Emerita, former Chair of the Department of Botany and Plant Sciences, former Divisional Dean of the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, and former director of the UC Riverside Botanic Gardens, passed away on April 27.For more than four decades, Holt served…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County: Event

Talk: Mediterranean Climate and Plants Talk (Oakland)

Jun 27, 2026

Please join Alameda County Master Gardeners as we discuss Mediterranean climates similar to our San Francisco Bay Area, and the vast array of beautiful plants that thrive in this climate. Learn how plants have adapted to regions with little to no summer rain and relatively cool winters with rain. A drought…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County: Event

Talk: Waterwise Vegetable Gardening Talk (Hayward)

Jun 13, 2026

Calculating plant water requirements, managing soil quality, using the right types of watering methods and gardening practices can greatly reduce the amount of water used in a vegetable garden.  All of these issues will be addressed in this talk as well as vegetable plant selection for low water use…
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UC Master Food Preserver Coordinators: Article

Working with Youth

May 26, 2026
By Susan Mosbacher
 The UC Master Food Preserver Program is dedicated to promoting food safety and encouraging a love for preserving food among youth. Engaging with young people is a part of our mission, and we are committed to ensuring these interactions follow UC ANR policy and are safe, educational, and enriching…
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