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ANR Employee News: Article

UC ANR leaders visit Orange County

April 28, 2025
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
 UC ANR Leadership continues to visit employees at county Cooperative Extension offices and Research and Extension Centers to learn about currents research and extension projects. Recently Brent Hales, associate vice president for research and Cooperative Extension; Daniel Obrist, vice provost; and…
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A beekeeper points to the queen bee. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

A Honey of a Festival

April 28, 2025
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Breaking News: Due to the weather forecast of inclement weather, the 2025 California Honey Festival has been rescheuled from May 3 to June 21.  The California Master Beekeeper Program and the UC Davis Arboretum will be providing fun and educational activities at the “mini-honey festival” from 11 a…
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From left, Stephen Vasquez, George Leavitt, Fred Jensen and Larry Bettiga
ANR Employee News: Article

In memoriam: George M. Leavitt, Jr.

April 28, 2025
By Stephen Vasquez, Larry J Bettiga
George M. Leavitt, Jr., UC Cooperative Extension viticulture advisor emeritus for Madera County, passed away in Paso Robles on April 21, 2025.
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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Citrus Mealybug Workshop

April 28, 2025
By Ben A Faber
Citrus Mealybug Field Day at Lindcove Sign up clicking on this link or email sangautam@ucanr.edu Instructors: Dr. Sandipa Gautam and David Haviland Course Objective: To teach PCAs about citrus mealybug, an emerging concern for citrus growers. The field day will focus on lectures on pest…
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Gardening with Color ZOOM Encore
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Gardening with Color ZOOM Encore

May 2, 2025

Note: This is an online encore presentation of an in-person talk. Register to receive Zoom Link.There are several ways to add color to your garden, from multi-hued flowers to vegetables, a myriad of foliage hues, including blue-gray, chartreuse, yellow, orange, purple, red, and of course many shades of green…
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
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Gardening With Color
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Event

Gardening With Color

May 1, 2025

Hosted at Murray Senior Center24932 Veteran's Way, Mission Viejo  There are several ways to add color to your garden, from multi-hued flowers to vegetables, a myriad of foliage hues, including blue-gray, chartreuse, yellow, orange, purple, red, and of course many shades of green. Master Gardeners…
UC Master Gardeners of Orange County
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UC Master Food Preserver Program of Orange County: Event

Summer Citrus Festival At George Key Ranch Historic Park

Jun 14, 2025

Join OC Parks and OC Historical Commission for Summer Citrus Festival at George Key Ranch Historic Park! Tucked away in the city of Placentia, Key Ranch offers an authentic glimpse into Orange County's agricultural past. The grounds include the historic home and museum, Verse Garden, orange grove and more…
UC Master Food Preserver Program of Orange County
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