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UCCE at SFREC for a prescribed fire workshop (Photo courtesy of Kate Wilkin)
ANR Adventures: Article

Homestretch ahead

June 11, 2018
By Wendy Powers
15 left! I am in the homestretch! I should finish the merit and promotion reviews tomorrow and then just need to enter them into the system. I'm not sure how Justify felt about it, but I am glad to be wrapping things up so that I can move onto other items I have putting off.
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photo from sciencehistoryinstitute.org
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Ellen Swallow Richards

June 11, 2018
Do you remember where you got your most recent drink of water? Your kitchen faucet? A public drinking fountain at work or school? Maybe a personal water bottle you filled at home? In the late 1800's, people found it hard to believe that invisible germs and bacteria in water caused germs.
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Colusa County: Article

Sacramento Valley Walnut News - Summer 2018

June 11, 2018
Early Walnut Tree Training and How to Use a Pressure Chamber for Irrigation Scheduling Workshop IPM Meetings Walnut Production Short Course Walnut Orchard Management - June through August Early Walnut Tree Leaf symptoms of overwatering walnut trees Growing the Valley Podcast...
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Kern County: Article

Kern UCCE/DWR Weekly Crop Water Use Report 06-11-2018

June 11, 2018
Please see below link to access "How To Use Weekly Crop Water Use (ET) Reports to Assist Farm Water Management" How To Use Weekly Crop Water Use Report Please see below link to access "Weekly ET Report 06-11-18" ET Report 06-11-2018 Please see disclaimer link below: University of California Division...
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Meet Mr. Teddy Bear, a green-eyed blond trying to nourish himself on foxglove nectar. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Under Attack: European Wool Carder Bee Vs. Male Valley Carpenter Bee

June 11, 2018
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Meet the competitors. In this corner, meet Mr. Teddy Bear. He's a blond, green-eyed carpenter bee, Xylocopa varipuncta, a native, and one of three species of carpenter bees commonly found from northern to southern California to western New Mexico. In the other corner, meet Mr. Bodyslam.
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Teaching Youth Lessons.
UC CalFresh Fresno/Madera Counties: Article

Intern Reflection Series: Verena Zimmerman

June 11, 2018
UC CalFresh has an immense impact on the well being of local communities and is a valuable resource to in the Central Valley of California. My two week rotation offered many hands-on learning experiences that deepened my appreciation for and enhanced my skill set in nutrition education.
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Cooperative Extension, Sutter-Yuba Counties: Article

Sacramento Valley Walnut News - Summer 2018

June 11, 2018
Early Walnut Tree Training and How to Use a Pressure Chamber for Irrigation scheduling Workshop IPM Meetings Walnut Production Short Course Walnut Orchard Management - June through August Early Walnut Tree Leaf symptoms of overwatering walnut trees Growing the Valley Podcast...
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Santa Cruz County: Article

4-H Updates for June

June 11, 2018
Hello 4-H Families, A few quick updates for June coming your way! Leaders Workshop - June 16th (Saturday) - Flier attached with more details 4-H Council Meeting on June 21st, 6:45 pm at Aptos Grange - Voting on 2018-19 council budget and calendar 4-H enrollment will open on July 1st - Leaders will b...
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Parsely sage rosemary and thyme
Master Food Preservers San Bernardino County: Article

Parsely, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme (For the Spice It Up Class!)

June 11, 2018
Is that song running through your head yet? I call these the Big Four: Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme. Easy to grow in our area (southern California), common to find in pots, and tasty in recipes. They can be beautiful in the garden or pot.
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