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Food science learning from home during COVID-19

Our colleagues at 4-H have developed an entire food science curriculum for grades 6-12, covering baking, protein chemistry, fruits and vegetables, and food science careers.
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June 2020

Read more about highlights from the June 2020 Newsletter here! A Letter from our County Director, Frank McPherson Master Gardeners are here to answer your questions Home from school?
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Master Gardeners Answer Your Questions

Master Gardener Helpline operations continue during Shelter-in-Place! The Bay Area Shelter-In-Place (SIP) which took effect March 17th, has created a new sense of normal keeping many of us at home 24/7.
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Grow sourdough and contribute to science

The Dunn lab at NC State wants YOUR help with an enormous study they're conducting to understand how geography and flour type affect sourdough.
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CalFresh delivers plants to elementary school

Adapting educational strategies to the San Mateo County Shelter-in-Place order, CalFresh Healthy Living and the Healthy Living Ambassador Program partnered with Contra Costa County Master Gardeners, Santa Clara County 4-H and Elkus Ranch to provide students at Pescadero Elementary School with plants...
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4-H Community Service Day

San Mateo County 4-H Day of Community Service Just before the COVID-19 shelter in place order was implemented, our community clubs and county ambassadors participated in our first annual 4-H Day of Community Service on March 7, 2020.
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Dec 2020

Read more about highlights from the December 2020 Newsletter here! 4-H Safely Holding Project Meetings CFHL - Growing Together to Help Our Community Elkus Ranch - Ranch Happenings Human-Wildlife Interactions - Pilot Project MFP's "Rethink Recycling Day's" Recipes MG Demonstration Gardens...
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MG Demonstration Gardens Update

Like many, our San Mateo / San Francisco Master Gardeners have successfully shifted to virtual operation, hosting 17 online workshops to date! Our Helpline also remains busier than ever working remotely since the middle of March.
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4-H Program Highlights

Safely Holding Project Meetings While a majority of the projects in our San Mateo County 4-H program are being conducted virtually during this pandemic, we are holding some in-person project meetings outside with restrictions (i.e., hiking and dog showmanship).
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