Archive Nut, Prune and Olive Programs

Rooted in a commitment to inclusive and culturally relevant education, the UC Master Gardener Program strives to serve all Californians through meaningful horticultural outreach that supports volunteers, community partners, and residents alike. This type of rich collaboration takes time; in Lake County, that…

A late-summer test on a farm near Soledad, CA, looked at eight biological product programs for romaine lettuce compared to a standard method used by growers, with normal irrigation and nutrients in the Salinas Valley. The marketable stand was the same in all treatments, and the amounts of fresh and dry…

The Child and Adult Care Program, or CACFP, is a federally funded program that subsidizes nutritious meals in child care settings. It has been shown to improve diet quality and reduce food insecurity among children in participating child care. However, CACFP participation among family child care home…

UC ANR programs help urban farmers diversify income through agritourism, education and community engagement initiatives in Southern California

Emerging Precision Agriculture Tool Improves Grazing Systems  For the past four years, UC researchers have been examining the usefulness of virtual fence (VF) technology on a multitude of landscapes across the Sierra Nevada. Virtual fencing is an emerging precision agriculture tool capable of improving…

Spring in Stanislaus County is a season of renewal and growth. The Central Valley’s mild spring temperatures, lengthening days, and fertile soils make it one of the best times of year to establish vegetables, herbs, flowers, and fruit trees. But a productive garden doesn’t start when you put seeds in the…

I love walking on garden paths with friends. Together we enjoy the scent of the flowers, the buzz of the bees, and the chirps and chatter from the many birds. As I meander along, I reach down and pluck a colorful bloom – then pop it in my mouth, chewing contently as I walk. Gasp! My friends look horrified,…