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Hydrogen and the Bioeconomy: Insights from the SoCalGas Hydrogen Home Tour and UC ANR Workshop

March 31, 2026
By Haris Gilani
Members of the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) Bioeconomy Team recently gathered in Los Angeles County for a two-day meeting and workshop focused on the emerging role of hydrogen and biomass in California’s clean energy transition. The event combined a technical tour and…
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UC Cooperative Extension Sonoma County: Event

Sharpshooter and Leafhopper ID Workshop

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Apr 30, 2026

This workshop is designed for: Viticulturists, vineyard managers, license holders, grower relations, field scouts, fieldworkers, interns, and anyone in the wine grape industry interested in learning how to ID sharpshooter and leafhopper species commonly found in the vineyard. This is a hands-on Sharpshooter…
UC Cooperative Extension Sonoma County
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UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County: Event

Ask-A-MG Booth: Poway Valley Garden Club Flower Show & Plant Sale

Event Date
May 9, 2026

Bring your gardening questions and the UC Master Gardeners will share their unique blend of experience and science-based knowledge with you.Poway Valley Garden Club's 47th Horticulture Specialty Flower Show "Inspired By Nature." All plant and flower enthusiasts are invited to attend to see a wide variety of…
UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County
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Agriculture Resources 101
Cooperative Extension Ventura County: Event

2026 Ventura County Agriculture Resources 101 Event (In-Person)

Event Date
Apr 30, 2026

Available both in-person and remotely. Live Spanish translation available in-person and via Zoom. Register to attend this event remotely here.In-person space is limited! Registration is required. Hear presentations with Q&A from organizations serving agricultural producers in Ventura County, learn…
Cooperative Extension Ventura County
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UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County: Event

Ask-A-MG: Bernardo Garden Club Spring Garden Tour

Event Date
May 2, 2026

Join the self-guided tour and bring your gardening questions for science-based answers from the UC Master Gardeners. The Bernardo Gardeners Club Spring Garden Tour highlights six local gardens in Rancho Bernardo and Poway, rain or shine. Complimentary Refreshments. Crafts, Jewelry, Garden & Fine Art…
UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County
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UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County: Event

Ask-A-Master Gardener and Tool Sharpening: Clairemont Outdoor Living & Garden Tour

Event Date
May 2, 2026

Bring your garden questions and the UC Master Gardeners will help provide science-based answers.Our Tool Care Team from the UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County will be at our event to clean and sharpen one pair of pruners or loppers per person. Pruners or loppers must be in reasonable working condition …
UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County
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On the Range: Article

Point Reyes Open House on April 16, 2026

March 31, 2026
By Devii R Rao
The Department of the Interior (DOI), the National Park Service (NPS) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) will co-host a community open house to discuss ongoing management of grasslands within 17,000 acres of the headlands and Pierce Point areas of Point Reyes National Seashore. The open house will be on April…
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Celebration Corner

March 31, 2026
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Steve Fennimore and Kassim Al-Khatib were honored by the California Weed Science Society, Mary Blackburn is among the amazing women featured in a new mural at UC Berkeley, and more than 10,000 adults and children attended the North Bay Science Discovery Day.
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SoCal Desert Plant Pathology: Article

EMERGING VIRUSES IN DESERT CUCURBITS

March 31, 2026
By Ana Maria Pastrana Leon
Ana M. Pastrana1, Robert L. Gilbertson2, Tomás A. Melgarejo2, William M. Wintermantel3 1Plant Pathology Advisor, UCCE Imperial, Riverside, and San Diego; ampastrana@ucanr.edu; 2Department of Plant Pathology, UC Davis; 3USDA-ARS, Salinas  Over the past few seasons, we have seen significant…
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