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Tribal Oak Restoration

Ancient tribal communities across the state have relied on acorns as a staple of their diet, and in some parts of Southern California acorns constituted the majority of the ancient diet. It is no surprise that oaks occupy a special place in the culture of tribal communities.
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California Cover Crops Resources

A cover crop can be any non-cash crop grown in addition to the primary cash crop. Cover crops offer many potential benefits. There are also management implications to consider when deciding whether to use cover crops, and identifying which crop or mixture of crops to plant.
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UC Master Food Preservers of Sonoma County

Who We Are and What We DoWelcome! The UC Master Food Preservers of Sonoma County are trained volunteers who teach safe, validated home food preservation to our communities.Our UC Master Food Preserver mission is to keep Californians safe and well as they use culturally appropriate, research-based practices…
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California Pistachio Research

This site will be used to create a central location for workgroup members, researchers, and growers to find information about upcoming events and will be used for timely media pushes for upcoming meetings and other events, such as the Pistachio Short Course.
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Trees for Tomorrow Start Today

For the past several years, scientists from UC Agriculture and Natural Resources and the United States Department of Forestry have been collaborating on research projects at several California locations to identify underplanted species of drought, heat, and pest resistant trees.
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NPI Impact Outcome Evaluation

Welcome to Impact Outcome Evaluation, commonly referred to as IOE IOE is the California Department of Public Health CalFresh Healthy Living's evaluation of school-based interventions. IOE is required for all local health departments conducting a minimum intervention of series-based direct education in school…
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Lake Tahoe Basin Weed Management Area

Photo Courtesy of Tony Limas, El Dorado County Photo Library Lake Tahoe's unique character - famed natural beauty, water clarity, diverse wildlife and plant populations, unique ecosystems and limitless recreational opportunities - are valued by both residents and visitors alike.
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Multi-State 4-H Youth Retention Study (YRS)

This multi-state research project, formally known as Understanding Recruitment and Retention in the 4-H Club Program was approved by NIFA-USDA in October 2018. In the pilot year (2014-2015), California and Idaho were involved.
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Urban & Community IPM Webinars

Join us at noon on the third Thursday of every month to learn about pest identification, prevention, and management around the home, garden, and landscape. This series is free and open to the public but advance registration is required. Please share with others who may be interested.
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