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The annual Kearney Alfalfa, Forage and Field Crops Field Day is scheduled for Thursday, September 18, 2025.The field day is taking place in its traditional location of the UC Kearney Agriculture Research and Experiment Center at 9240 S. Riverbend Ave., Parlier, CA 93648.This half-day meeting is free to…
Create a Beautiful Natural Holiday Wreath!Using items from nature, build a beautiful holiday wreath. We will provide the wreath base, wire and glue, ribbon, as well as some natural items like pine cones, acorns, and greenery. Please bring items you've gathered from your yard such as seed pods,…
If you’re an editor for a UC ANR site, this guide is your starting point. Whether you’re adding a brand-new page, updating something that’s out of date, or just giving your site a quick refresh, you’ll find the essentials here. We’ll cover the basics of training, how to plan your content, and tips for…
2025 San Diego Region Organic Agriculture Conference Join us for two events celebrating organic agriculture in San Diego County! Learn from local organic farmers about their production practices and marketing strategies during three pre-conference farm tours on Thursday, September 25th. At the…
Learn how dehydrating and freezing safely preserve fruits, vegetables, and herbs by slowing microbial growth and enzyme activity. This class covers food safety, equipment options, storage tips, and creative ways to use preserved foods at home.
This collection of documents from University Extension offices nationwide provides instructions on and examples of canning non-pickled vegetables and foods. Research on food preservation is ongoing – recommendations may have changed since the release of some documents. Please refer to the …
This collection of documents from University Extension offices nationwide provides information on and examples of fermenting fruits, vegetables, dairy, and more. Note that some documents only refer to using a boiling water canner (aka water bath canner), but you may also use an atmospheric steam…
Blog by Melinda NestlerodeEveryone has a horror story to tell about wasps. When I mentioned that I was writing a blog about wasps to a friend, he launched into a tale about accidentally digging up a nest and then running for dear life. We all have stories of ruined picnics, encounters with wasps nests, and…