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Blog by Nanelle Jones-SullivanFor many, one of the exciting things about late winter is starting new pepper seedlings. It has been too long since I tried a new pepper, and it is time to remedy that. This year, I was inspired by Robert Sacilotto on Hungry Onion to add Er Jing Tiao, an annum, and Madre…
You have likely seen nutrition headlines or social media influencers focusing on “healthy fats” and high-protein diets. Those nutrients are important—but the truth is that most Americans already meet or exceed the recommended amounts, and increasing intake could actually have negative impact on health. …
Celebrate Earth Month at CuriOdyssey and let kids lead the adventure! Explore hands-on science exhibits, meet native California animals up close, and discover the wonders of the natural world. Throughout the week, meet the people working to protect and care for our local environment. UC Master Gardeners will…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
Mary Blackburn retired as a UC Cooperative Extension nutrition, family and consumer sciences advisor for Alameda County in 2025. The trailblazing Black dietitian began her career in the tumultuous Civil Rights era.
What is a Food Hub?Food hubs play a key role in local and regional food systems by improving community food access, strengthening local economies, and supporting environmental resilience. Defined by the USDA as “a business or organization that actively manages the aggregation, distribution, and marketing of…
If you missed UC Davis Professor Emeritus, Dr. Rick Karban's presentation at the Yolo Library, Davis on March 12, you can catch up with this zoom presentation. You can learn about the communication between plants that allows them to fine-tune their defenses against herbivorous insects. Plants are…