Choose only yellow peaches and nectarines for canning Food safety research is happening all the time, with results sometimes dictating changes in home canning recommendations. It’s for this reason that we always advise following recent recipes published from reputable sources. One such fairly…
Después de años de trabajar sin un espacio adecuado, investigadores del Centro de Investigación y Extensión de South Coast finalmente ven un cambio concreto: laboratorios móviles que llevan la ciencia directamente al campo.En Irvine, California, estos nuevos espacios representan más que equipo. Son una…
Photo Credit Pixabay Garden to Table Series - Artichokes Did you know Ventura County is one of the best places in the country to grow artichokes? Join a Master Gardener to discover the tips, tricks, and techniques to successfully add these beautiful, productive plants to your vegetable…
As California's Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) continues to be implemented across the state, small-scale farmers are working to understand what the regulations mean for their operations and how to prepare for the future. Join us for this webinar as Ngodoo Atume (UC ANR Small Farms Network) and…
Photo Credit Pixabay Bird Friendly Gardens A Bird Friendly Garden is a specialized gardening class focused on creating outdoor spaces that attract, support, and nurture local bird populations. You will learn how to transform ordinary yards and gardens into vibrant ecosystems that provide food,…
Join the Berkeley Food Institute for a conversation on the future of the Farm Bill, hosted by Jeanne Merrill of the Berkeley Food Institute and featuring Mike Lavender of the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition. In the aftermath of major cuts to SNAP in H.R. 1 that upended a decades-long farm…
Button mushrooms yes; wild mushrooms no. Mushrooms are a low-acid food. To be safely canned, they must be properly acidified (pickled) or processed in a pressure canner.There are other safety considerations as well: Only domestic button mushrooms may be safely canned. Wild mushrooms (whether wild…
DRIs, RDAs, DGAs- if there wasn’t already enough jargon to sort through in nutrition recommendations, a new acronym has taken center stage: UPFs. But what exactly is a UPF, and what does it mean for you, your health, and your meals?If you’ve been alarmed by media reports that UPFs are …
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Join Master Gardeners in a 3 part series on Native Plants in Your GardenFrustrated with nursery-bought plants quickly dying in your garden? Learn how landscaping with native plants can transform your yard into an eye-catching area of year-round beauty with lots of happy pollinators and birds. Learn how…
