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UC Master Food Preserver Program of Orange County: Event

Tanaka Farms: Master Food Preserver Information Booth

Sep 13, 2025

Visit the Master Food Preserver of Orange County (MFPOC) booth at the Tanaka Farms Pumpkin Patch Opening!Our pumpkin decorated booth will be there for our volunteers share with you all the ways for preserving pumpkins. Pressure canning! Freezing! Dehydrating (pumpkin leather!). Roasting pumpkin seeds!While…
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Annual Avocado Meeting

September 6, 2025
By Ben A Faber
California Avocado Society's110th Annual MeetingOn Friday, October 3, 2025 (Program starts 8:45 AM - 3 PM)Check-in8 AM - 8:45 AM*No registration on the day of the event.LocationThe Lloyd-Butler Ranch**We will email direction details to the registered attendees before the event.PresentationsGerardo…
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Fire Information

September 6, 2025
By Ben A Faber
Fire Information  Tree and Vine Loss CalculatorsSpread sheets to help you calculate lossCalculate Cost of Fire Damage to Avocado and Citrus TreesInformation from Ben Faber, Soils and Water, Avocado and Minor Subtropicals AdvisorLiving with FireInformation on how to care for fire damaged trees…
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UC Master Food Preserver Program of Orange County: Event

George Key Ranch: Strawberry Lemonade Concentrate

Sep 13, 2025

Have you ever wanted to learn about preserving and canning your own food?  Join the Master Food Preservers of Orange County and OC Parks at George Key Ranch Historic Park for a food preservation demonstration.  On September 13th we will be reviewing basic canning techniques and getting a berry…
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Weed School - September 16-18

September 6, 2025
By Ben A Faber
Weed Science School is less than two weeks away! Join the UC Davis Weed Research and Information Center for this 2.5 day course. Learn through lectures and laboratory demonstrations at the Bowley Plant Science Teaching Facility at 1200 Extension Center Drive in Davis, CA on September 16-18, 2025.Weed Science…
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UC Oaks: Page

Description of County Oak Conservation Policies

Oak Woodland Policies of 41 California CountiesIn 1993, the California Board of Forestry and Fish and the Game Commission released the Joint Policy on Hardwoods, which determined there was no need for statewide regulation of hardwood resources. Instead, they strongly encouraged local governments to utilize…
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Preservation Notes - San Joaquin Master Food Preservers: Article

Spread the Joy with Jelly, Jam, Preservers and More

September 6, 2025
By Sherida J Phibbs
 by Sherida Phibbs, UCCE Master Food PreserverEver wonder why one jar is called jelly and another jam? Or what on earth a conserve really is? You’re not alone! While all these spreads are sweet, fruity, and delicious, each has its own personality. Here’s a friendly guide to help you tell them apart—and…
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UC Master Food Preserver: Event

Ask A UC Master Food Preserver Live Q&A (Online Delivery Program)

Dec 21, 2025

A panel of volunteers specializing in freezing, dehydrating, canning and food safety will be available to answer your questions and share their tips so you can safely and successfully preserve food at home.
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Ask A UC Master Food Preserver Live Q&A (Online Delivery Program)

Nov 16, 2025

A panel of volunteers specializing in freezing, dehydrating, canning and food safety will be available to answer your questions and share their tips so you can safely and successfully preserve food at home.
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Stump Sprouting: An Alternative Regeneration Approach

By Douglas McCrearySeveral recent inventories of California oaks have indicated that for several native species there is insufficient natural regeneration. That is, there are not enough young seedlings becoming established to take the place of older trees that will eventually die. One of the species reported…
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