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A dense stand pine trees and firs burned by the 2020 Creek Fire.

High-severity megafires don't preclude future fires

November 30, 2020
By Jeannette Warnert
In less than a decade, some of the burned expanses from this year's megafires could burst into intense flames again, reported Ula Chrobak in Scientific American. Frequent, low-severity fires, which clear out patches of low-lying vegetation and dry leaf litter, have an preventative effect.
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Cecilia Arellano Ibarra worked with CalFresh Healthy Living, UC to start a school garden and advocate for a farm-to-school program to provide fresh produce at her high school.
ANR Employee News: Article

Legislators take virtual tour of UC ANR

November 30, 2020
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
VP Glenda Humiston led California state legislators, their staff members and other policymakers on a virtual tour of UC ANR on Nov. 20.
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UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo: Article

19th Annual Continuing Education Seminar for Ranchers

November 30, 2020
Hello- Please see the attachment for information about "19TH ANNUAL CONTINUING EDUCATION SEMINAR FOR RANCHERS via ZOOM - San Benito County Weed Management Area" to be held on December 3, 2020 @8:00am-11:40am! Thank you.
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The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

#GivingTuesday is Today!

November 30, 2020
By Anne E Schellman
Good morning everyone! We are excited to launch our Learning Landscape campaign for the UCCE Stanislaus County Master Gardeners. We had a lot of fun putting together this video for you.
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Preservation Notes - San Joaquin Master Food Preservers: Article

Holiday Seasons Greetings! Have you ever tasted Sweet Pickled Pumpkin?

November 30, 2020
By William Loyko Jr.
Halloween and Thanksgiving are giving way to Christmas, New Year's eve celebration and other high holy days. With this time of great celebration there is usually a meal with plenty of great food. One of the vegetables of the season is the great pumpkin. It can be used pies and custards.
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Weed Control in Natural Areas in the Western United States book
UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

Discounted price on weed control book

November 30, 2020
By Gale Perez
The UC Cooperative Extension Central Sierra office is selling the Weed Control in Natural Areas in the Western United States book at a discounted price of $30.00 total (includes shipping and tax). The book regularly sells at $37.00 (tax and S&H not included.
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Burton Hoyle
Intermountain REC News: Article

In memoriam: Burt Hoyle

November 30, 2020
By Laurie Askew
Burton John Hoyle passed away in McKinleyville on Nov. 9, 2020, just weeks from reaching his 101st birthday. Burton (Burt) was born in Saranac Lake, NY, in 1919. He grew up in the Jamestown, New York, area.
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