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This year, due to the Covid-19 restrictions, our Ventura County 4-H Achievement Awards took place in a drive-in ceremony at the Poinsettia Pavilion in Ventura on November 15, 2020 Please scroll down to see every category of awards given.

Learn and celebrate Healthy Soils Week with the UC Master Gardener Program and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), Nov. 30 Dec. 4! Healthy Soils week is full of virtual activities, at-home projects, and LIVE talks to join.

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Author: Richard Smith and Daniel Hasegawa, UCCE Monterey County and USDA ARS, Salinas Impatiens necrotic spot virus (INSV) caused significant crop loss in 2020.

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When I look past the loose cows at my neighbor's farm, I see snow on the Sierra! Large bodies of water and snow give me a sense of calm. It is a nice start to a short week heading into Thanksgiving. I continue to be thankful for the people and work of UC ANR.

Make sure to follow safe food handling and food storage guidelines this Thanksgiving. This will not only help to keep you and your family healthy, it will help reduce the burden on local hospitals and healthcare providers.

While most Americans choose their Thanksgiving turkeys from the meat department at the local grocery store, Brylee Aubin and Yaxeli Saiz-Tapia can tell you the life histories of their holiday birds.

As we approach Thanksgiving and the holiday season, this year more than ever I am aware that while for many people the holidays are joyful, for many others they may be difficult.

Visit these links for a round-up of recent health and nutrition news, information, and events. For general healthy eating information based on an expert analysis of nutrition research, visit ChooseMyPlate.gov. For individual questions, consult a registered dietitian or medical provider.