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Fresno Gardening Green: Article

This week in the garden: April 17 - 23

April 17, 2026
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…
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Aerial view of farm in Julian
UC Cooperative Extension San Diego County : Event

Land Resources for Agricultural Landholders: Connect with local organizations and services

May 13, 2026

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 ranchersFarmland conservation programsFarm…
UC Cooperative Extension San Diego County
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The ranunculus fields in Carlsbad
UC Cooperative Extension San Diego County : Event

Graze at the Fields

Apr 30, 2026

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…
UC Cooperative Extension San Diego County
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Food Safety for Food Hubs

Food Hubs & FSMAThe Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), a federal law enacted in 2011, contains seven sections which apply to different areas of the food supply chain. The section most likely to pertain to food hubs applies to facilities that manufacture, pack, and/or hold human food, and is called the…
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4-H member at display table for Art and Design Day
UC Cooperative Extension San Diego County : Event

San Diego County 4-H Art and Design Day

Apr 25, 2026

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,…
UC Cooperative Extension San Diego County
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Artists work with maggots to create maggot art.

Me and My Maggot

April 16, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 "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…
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Organic Compliance for Food Hubs

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…
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Johnny Jump-Up flowers and bell flowers

March Garden Notes

April 16, 2026
By Jennifer M Baumbach
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…
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Small Farms and Specialty Crops in Fresno and Madera Counties: Page

Resources in English

Our goal is to connect growers with helpful tools, resources, and guidance for running their farms—from growing crops and managing resources to selling products and meeting requirements. Access SupportWe offer workshops and one-on-one support. For more information or to schedule a consultation, you…
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