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Master Food Preserver Canning Workshop
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UC Master Food Preservers of Humboldt & Del Norte Counties

Preserve today, relish tomorrowThe Humboldt and Del Norte Master Food Preserver Program uses research-based methods for food preservation and food safety. We teach easy and safe canning, pickling, fermenting, freezing, and dehydrating practices.Are you on our mailing list?Provide your information to be…
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The Disaster Blog

 Welcome to the UCANR Disaster Blog!From 1980 to 2024, California declared 391 disasters ranging from wildfire to drought, severe storms, flooding, and high winds. 46 of those disasters resulted in $1B or more in damages. Californians are now estimated to be impacted by at least 1 major disaster or…
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UC ANR Innovate

UC ANR Innovate connects people, ideas, and resources to move agricultural innovation from research to adoption across California.
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Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer

UC ANR Launches IP Management and SupportThe University of California Agriculture & Natural Resources (UC ANR) is committed to best practices in intellectual property and technology transfer. As part of our mission to ensure that the discoveries and innovations emerging from UC ANR research and outreach…
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Sample IWP Site

Explore UC ANR’s formatting guide: see headings, text, and layout examples, plus tips on best practices for clean, effective site design.
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About Us

UC Agriculture and Natural Resources delivers science-based solutions, partnerships, and expertise across all 58 California counties in agriculture, natural resources, wildfire resilience, environmental stewardship, nutrition, and community development.
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FlySpotter©

House FliesHouse flies can be considerable nuisance pests as well as carriers of animal and human pathogens.  Management of house flies (Musca domestica) is an important part of any animal operation and an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program for house flies is recommended.  An effective IPM…
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UC Oaks

UC Oaks provides science-based information on the ecology and stewardship of California's oak woodlands. UC Oaks is also a repository of 24 years of science-based research and outreach conducted from 1986 to 2010 by the UC Integrated Hardwood Range Management Program (IHRMP), a collaboration among the…
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4-H in Monterey County

 Welcome to 4-H!  The University of California 4-H Youth Development Program is administered by UC Cooperative Extension Offices and promotes hands-on, experiential learning for all youth ages 5-19. Youth members and adult volunteers from all backgrounds and locations are welcome. …
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UC Master Gardeners of Solano County: Event

PLANT: Posthuman Living Adaptive Negotiated Technologies

Apr 9, 2026

Designing Symbiotic Living with PlantsPLANT is a speculative design project that explores alternative modes of living shaped by human-plant symbiosis. Situated within the context of climate change, environmental degradation, and the more-than-human turn in design, the project asks how plants might hold…
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Garden Talk: Compost: Gold for the Garden (Livermore)

Apr 11, 2026

COMPOST- Gold for the garden- Master Gardeners will guide attendees on best practices about getting the most from your green waste. Basics to more advanced details if attendees ask for specifics. This event is free. This event is outdoors and is subject to weather and the UC Master Gardener's discretion…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

Choose the Right Tomato

February 21, 2026
Choose the Right TomatoHow do you choose the right tomato, when there are 75 varieties of one-of-a-kind heirloom and hybrid tomatoes in our 2026 Great Tomato Plant Sale? Like they say in real estate—location, location, location! You need first to select varieties that will thrive where you live. We’ve…
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Seed Starting
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County: Event

Seed Starting: Get a Headstart on Your Veggie Garden

Mar 14, 2026

It’s time to start seeds for your spring and summer garden. Join Sonoma County Master Gardeners and learn tips for starting seeds. The workshop will include information on growing seeds indoors and various setups and methods for getting started. A display at the workshop will feature lights, shelving,…
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Pruning Camellia
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Know Your Pruning Basics

Mar 29, 2026

Do you know where to make the first cut? This Master Gardener-led training and demonstration will help you stop guessing and start pruning with confidence. You will watch and learn the whys, whats, whens, and hows of hand-pruning ornamental shrubs and trees.
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County
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Monarda Flower

Monarda and My Pollinator Garden

February 21, 2026
By Cindy Watter, UC Master Gardener of Napa County.   February is a good month for planning everything and planting some things.  When I review my gardening calendar/journal, I grin.  There is a yawning chasm between the plans and the accomplishments.But I have success in one thing: I…
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A Sneak Peak at the Second of Two UC Davis Murals

February 20, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Wait 'til you see the flora and the fauna on two ceramic-mosaic murals located behind the UC Davis Arboretum Plant Nursery on Garrod Drive.An unveiling and celebration will take place at a public ceremony at 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 21 during the 15th annual UC Davis Biodiversity. Museum Day. UC…
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Garden Talk: Succulent Plant Propagation (Livermore)

Mar 14, 2026

Propagation is the best way to get more plants! From your existing plants or ones you have ready (and legal) access to.Succulent Specialist Master Gardeners will be discussing best practices for succulent plant propagation. This event is free. This event is outdoors and is subject to weather and the UC…
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Together@Work: Article

Principle Spotlight: Network of Safety

February 20, 2026
By Elizabeth A Moon
 Providing action and intentionality to our shared Principles. Welcome to a monthly series where each month the Workplace Inclusion and Belonging unit spins the dial and spotlights one of UC ANR Principles of Community and turns intention into action.Join in the unpacking of a new principle every month,…
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