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Espalier (ess-PAL-yay) - the practice of training fruit trees or shrubs to grow flat against a wall, fence or trellis - can be a practical and artistic feature in gardens. They may be adapted to conserve space, delineate a border, add interest or block an eyesore. At the Fresno County Master…
When plants grow where we don’t want them to grow, we consider them weeds.TasksWhen using herbicides for weed control, spray on a calm day and protect plants by shielding them with a large piece of cardboard.Learn to use the 'season adjust' feature on your controller to make irrigation adjustments easier…
Join us for a virtual webinar connecting landholders and technical service providers with organizations supporting farmland access, financing, conservation, succession, and farm business development in Southern California.Topics: Leasing land to farmers or ranchers Farmland conservation programs Farm…
Hosted by the San Diego County Farm Bureau at the Carlsbad Flower Fields, this annual outdoor event brings together local farmers, chefs, beverage purveyors, and agricultural organizations for a truly one-of-a-kind experience. Guests can savor locally grown and thoughtfully curated bites and beverages while…
Navigate to Content on This PageFood Hubs & FSMASample Food Safety PlansSample Flow DiagramsSample Standard Operating ProceduresFood Safety Certification GuideFood Hubs & FSMAThe Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), a federal law enacted in 2011, contains seven sections which apply to different…
The purpose of Art and Design Day is to encourage hands on learning in project areas of interest for 4-H members. This event will encourage the utilization of composition and the design process for various projects. 4-H members will share with judges what they have created through a variety of creative,…
"Step right up! Who wants to do maggot art?"You'll be hearing that a lot from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, April 18 in the Briggs Hall courtyard during UC Davis Picnic Day.Maggot Art involves two artists--the maggots and individual youths and adults. They dip a maggot into water-based, non-toxic paint…
4-H Youth DevelopmentIn 4-H, we believe in the power of young people. We see that every child has valuable strengths and real influence to improve the world around us. 4-H is America’s largest youth development organization-empowering nearly six million young people across the U.S. with the skills to lead…
Food hubs or aggregation businesses that handle – including buy, sell, distribute, repack, label – organic products are subject to national organic regulations. Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE), a federal regulation published by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Organic…
Blog by Cindy YeeIt sure was an unseasonably warm March in Solano County. I don't remember it ever being this hot so early in the year. The garden promptly responded by leafing out and blooming. Wandering round, I noted colorful little miniature pansies self-seeded from last year, and…
