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Good morning, Attached is the Updated Agenda for our Agronomic Crops & Irrigation Water Management Workshop on Wednesday, May 15th. Hope to see you there.

The rain on Saturday (about 0.6" total by my gauge), did present a setback for area strawberry growers. Not too much, but still damage has been evident, it is worth noting that that for many varieties grown on the Central Coast water accumulation over 0.5" inches means damage for mature fruit.

In the human world, we recognize Mother's Day as a special day to celebrate all mothers. It's a day that Anna Jarvis of Grafton, West Va., established on May 10, 1909 with a worship service at St. Andrew's Methodist Church, Grafton. Lady beetles, aka ladybugs, are mothers, too.

You all are dedicated and passionate about pursuing academic or vocational education at a higher level. See the stupendous recipients below. This scholarship is given to students pursuing any field of scholastic endeavor.

Editor's Note: At this time of year, Senior 4-H'ers are graduating out of high school and into their next step in life.

Our thanks to the many volunteers who have served on Staff Assembly Council over the years. Their contributions contributed (and continue to contribute!) in so many ways to better experiences for all staff across UC ANR. Visit the SAC Alumni page.

Nutrition Policy Institute, in collaboration with the Dolores Huerta Foundation, Cultiva La Salud, and Stanford Pediatrics, released three infographics with information on school meal programs.

Late spring rains have delayed California's fire season this year, which provides farmers and ranchers an opportunity to improve their wildfire preparedness. Barns, wood fencing, hay and other property commonly found on farms have inherent vulnerabilities to wildfire.

The garden is in full bloom. Cut flowers and harvest produce frequently to encourage repeated production of flowers and veggies. Pull weeds and hoe often. Tasks Water and mow lawn. Set mower higher to shade out weeds and keep roots cool.

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