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Together@Work: Article

2026 Workplace Inclusion & Belonging Award

March 16, 2026
By Elizabeth A Moon
Nominations OpenMarch 17 - April 15 OPEN THE 2026 NOMINATION FORMRooted in the UC ANR Principles of Community, the Workplace Inclusion & Belonging Annual Award recognizes UC ANR staff and academics who go above and beyond in their work to make UC ANR accessible while fostering a more inclusive…
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UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County: Event

Garden of The Sun Education Day- Do you Dig your Garden?

Mar 28, 2026

 March 28, 2026. FREE EVENT.  9-1  Fun for all ages.Master Gardeners will be sharing about:Growing Vegetables (in English & Spanish)All American Selections (AAS) flowers & VegetablesGrowing Asian vegetablesComposting & pruningSolving plant problemsPlants, Spring Garden Tour Tickets…
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

A Work in Progress

March 16, 2026
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog by Karen MetzAt several talks on gardening for pollinators, the speakers have stressed the importance of having blossoms across the seasons to provide sustenance for our pollinators.  Over the years, I have tried to design my landscaping so there is year-round color and interest. But for some…
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UC Rice Blog: Article

2025 Year-in Review

March 16, 2026
By Bruce A Linquist
In California, 533,000 acres of rice were planted in 2025, which is the highest amount since 2016. Some of this increase in acreage was seen in San Joaquin County which planted 15,000 acres in 2025. There has been a steady increase in acreage in this county since 2017 when only 3000 acres were planted. …
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UC Master Food Preservers of Sonoma County: Event

Jams & Jellies - Preserving your Seasonal Fruits

May 9, 2026

Just in time for Mother’s Day gift giving - or bring mom along for even more fun! Join the UC Master Food Preservers of Sonoma County for a hands-on class on making delicious homemade jams and jellies. Learn how different pectin types and sweeteners affect flavor, texture, and preservation while practicing…
UC Master Food Preservers of Sonoma County
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UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County: Event

Annual Plant Sale

Mar 19, 2026 - Mar 21, 2026

Our annual plant sale is  March 19, 20 & 21  at 705 E. Pico Ave.  (corner of Maroa and Pico)  March 19-1-5pm, March 20 & 21 7am-5pmWe will have a wide variety of plants for sale including perennials, vegetables and 29 varieties of tomatoes.   The profits…
UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County
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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

Growing Your Own Cut Flower Garden - Palo Alto

Jul 19, 2026

Do you love to enjoy fresh flowers in your home, brightening up your living spaces? Do you want to attract beneficial insects and pollinators to your garden? Have you struggled to find the right flowers to grow for our Santa Clara County seasons? Then this is the talk for you! Join Master Gardener Laura…
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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Strawberries and Caneberries: Article

Raspberry Sawfly

March 15, 2026
By Mark P Bolda
This was published back in 2008, but even though I haven't had a call on this for a while, it's still good to have posted here: Raspberry sawfly, Monophadnoides geniculatus, is an uncommon pest in raspberries on the Central Coast of California. I recently had a question concerning this pest,…
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ANR Contracts & Grants Updates: Article

Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI)

March 15, 2026
By Kendra T Rose
USDA NIFA has announced the FY 2026 Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) funding opportunity. This program supports projects that address key challenges in U.S. organic agriculture through the combined efforts of research, education, and extension/outreach.The OREI program has three…
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