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IndexWhat is organic certification?What land can be certified?What if I own a small operation?How do I get started?Who are organic certifiers?What is an Organic System Plan (OSP)?How do I prepare for an inspection?How do I renew my certification?Are there resources or templates I can use in the certification…
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Ten Steps to Organic Certification

 Estas viendo esta pagina en ingles. Si deseas verla en español, haz presiona aqui. Operations in California that want to call their product organic need to register with the CDFA State Organic Program (SOP) and comply with USDA National Organic Program (NOP) regulations. Farmers who make more…
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Lavender-colored rose buds with dark green foliage, Laura Westley
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

Rose Care - Los Gatos

Feb 22, 2026

Are you not sure what to do after your roses have finished blooming? Then this talk is for you. Join Laura Westley to learn the basics on how to prune roses and other perennial bushes in the winter and keys to giving roses a great start for their next growing season in the spring. You will also discover…
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International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralist Logo featuring herding people with domestic and wildlife
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North American Regional Women Pastoralist Gathering Registration and Event Information

Feb 7, 2026

2026 brings a unique opportunity with two International Year designations by the United Nations - the International Year of the Women Farmer and Rancher as well as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists.  The intersection of the two years aligns with a Global Gathering of pastoralist…
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International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralist Logo featuring herding people with domestic and wildlife
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North American Regional Women Pastoralist Gathering Speakers

 Sarah King, Keynote Speaker Sarah King is a rancher and the Executive Director of the Altar Valley Conservation Alliance. Sarah and her husband, Joe, manage their family's cattle ranch in southern Arizona. They have two kids who are the 5th generation to live on the Anvil Ranch…
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plum regal tomato, j cloutier
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

Planning for Your Summer Tomato Garden - Gilroy

Feb 28, 2026

Now is the time to plan for your tomato garden. Increase your success by learning how correct planting methods, pest control, irrigation, soil management and fertilizer can produce healthy and productive plants. Discover varieties that are easy to grow. Tomatoes grown in containers will also be covered.
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Blueberries, Jeff Jenks
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PADG Berry Bonanza - Palo Alto

Feb 7, 2026

Blueberries are a true garden treasure—but how do you increase your bounty? In this friendly, hands-on workshop, we’ll dig into the essentials of blueberry success, including soil needs, chill hours, and proper pruning. You’ll see a live pruning demonstration. Grow smarter, not harder—and enjoy the…
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coleus, container gardening; Laura Westley
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Container Gardening is for Everyone! - Sunnyvale

Feb 7, 2026

Would you love to grow sun loving vegetables or flowers, but don't have enough sun in your yard? Do you live in an apartment and don't have any ground to plant in? Would you like to look out your back door and pick something amazing to eat? Then gardening in containers is for you! Come join Master Gardener…
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Asian Vegetables photo collage Photo credit: MG Emily Maslyn
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Growing Asian Vegetables in the South Bay - Saratoga

Feb 10, 2026

The Bay Area's mild climate supports multiple growing seasons for a diverse number of Asian vegetables. Come and learn how to plan for and grow a variety of nutritious and delicious Asian Vegetables throughout the year. We will highlight what gardeners can do right now to prepare for a bountiful Asian…
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