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California Naturalist: Article

Volunteer Service in Unprecedented Times

May 29, 2020
Unprecedented is an increasingly common adjective these days. It should be no surprise that unprecedented times often inspire unprecedented responses. Volunteer service by California Naturalists is no exception.
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The June 3 COVID-19 symposium will feature leaders in the field.
Bug Squad: Article

Vaccine Expert Kate Broderick Named a Primary Speaker at COVID-19 Symposium

May 29, 2020
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Noted vaccine expert Kate Broderick, who is leading an INOVIO research team in San Diego to develop a DNA vaccine for COVID-19, will deliver a presentation and answer questions at the UC Davis-based COVID-19 Virtual Symposium on Wednesday, June 3. We are fortune to obtain Dr.
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Master Gardeners at the Modesto Farmers Market.
The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

Big Dig Day is June 5, 2020

May 29, 2020
By Anne E Schellman
Big Dig Day is almost here! It's a day to show support for your local Master Gardener Program.
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Weeds in landscape (UC ANR)

More About Weeds.

May 29, 2020
By Susanne von Rosenberg, UC Master Gardener of Napa County Weeds can serve some useful purposes, but unless you're an unusual gardener, you probably still prefer to decide what gets to grow in your garden and what doesn't.
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Strawberries and Caneberries: Article

Virtual Farm Call: You Be the Judge

May 29, 2020
By Mark P Bolda
Had the fruit pictured below show up in one of my pick plots, and figured I'd put this one out to the readers on some opinions on what this could be. The brown lesions on the fruit are hard, but not sunken like one would see with anthracnose.
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Giulia Marino
ANR Employee News: Article

Names in the News

May 29, 2020
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Marino named UCCE orchard specialist Giulia Marino joined UC ANR as a UCCE orchard systems specialist in the Department of Plant Sciences at UC Davis on Jan. 22, 2020.
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