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Stanislaus County: Article

Volume 12, Issue 1 February 2020

February 5, 2020
In this issue: Meeting Announcements Cloth Towel Hygeine Mental Health Animal Science at UCD CDFA Funds Available UC Dairy Conference...
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Glenn County: Article

Glenn County 4-H Presenters Excel!

February 5, 2020
GLENN COUNTY 4-H PRESENTERS EXCEL!!! Over 70 Glenn County 4-H members, leaders and family members participated in the Annual 4-H Presentation Event held Friday, January 24, 2020 at the Willows Intermediate School, reports Glenn County 4-H Interim Program Representative, Sara van Tol.
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photos by Janet Snyder
Under the Solano Sun: Article

All Because of the Fence

February 5, 2020
I love how garden inspiration can come from the most mundane things. Especially in the middle of winter, when there's not a whole lot of inspiration to be found. The last couple of years have been busy ones for me, so I've not had as much time, or desire, to spend in my yard.
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Ranching in the Sierra Foothills: Article

Save the Date! 2020 Livestock and Natural Resources Workshops!

February 4, 2020
By Daniel K Macon
Mark your calendar! We have a number of outstanding workshops already booked for 2020! More details will follow in the coming weeks! PASTURE LAMBING SCHOOL (March 7 - Auburn, CA): This hands-on, half-day school will provide you with knowledge and skills necessary to successfully managing lambing ewe...
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A cabbage white heads for catmint in a garden in Vacaville, Calif. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Beer-for-a-Butterfly Contest Is Over

February 4, 2020
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
If you were thinking of trying to net a cabbage white butterfly to win Art Shapiro's "Beer-for-a-Butterfly Contest"--a butterfly for a pitcher of beer, or its equivalent--you're too late. The contest is over. No winner this year.
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