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UCCE East Bay

UCCE East Bay highlights the work that Cooperative Extension does across the San Francisco East Bay comprising the counties of Alameda and Contra Costa primarily. It provides content relevant to this geography across programmatic areas in nutrition and health education, urban ag, environmental horticulture,…
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Coast Redwood Science Symposium - 2016

The General Technical Report PSW 258 "Proceedings of the Coast Redwood Science Symposium2016" is now available for viewing and/or printing. Download a PDF of the report by clicking here.
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UC ANR Statewide Conference 2023

Monday-Thursday, April 24-27, 2023 Fresno DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and the Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center Launch UC ANRs 2025-2040 strategic visioning process Facilitate networking and engagement with colleagues new and old Share Research and Extension best practices Illustrate career d...
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8th California Oak Symposium

Oct. 31-Nov. 3, 2022 Embassy Suites, San Luis Obispo, California Symposium participants: Listened to science based talks from leaders in academia, industry and agencies. Viewed thought provoking abstracts and posters from colleagues.
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UC ANR Policy Institute

Welcome to the new UC ANR Policy InstituteThe UC ANR Policy Institute was established in 2025, we are the one-stop shop for policymakers to find and easily access scientists and cutting-edge research on issues critical to California. The Policy Institute connects affiliated researchers across specialty areas…
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Advances in Walnut Production Short Course

November 5-7, 2018 Activities and Recreation Center Ballroom UC Davis Plan to join us for this integrated orchard management short course featuring UC faculty, Cooperative Extension specialists and farm advisors, and USDA researchers who will provide an in-depth, comprehensive study of all phases of...
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Almond Short Course

This integrated orchard management short course featured UC faculty, Cooperative Extension specialists and farm advisors, and researchers who provided an in-depth, comprehensive study of all phases of Almond production.
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UC Science Connect

 Increasing Public Engagement and Confidence In ScienceUC Science Connect is a public‑facing resource to increase engagement with, and confidence in, science across California’s diverse communities. Rather than focusing only on individual scientific literacy and mastery of science facts or skills, we…
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UCCE Livestock Antimicrobial Stewardship

Welcome to the Livestock Antimicrobial Stewardship ProgramHealthy animals support healthy food, healthy families, and a healthy planet. Through the responsible use of antibiotics on farms, we help protect the animals we care for, maintain a safe food supply, and reduce the risk of antibiotic resistance that…
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Her Cup Runneth Over

January 22, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Her cup runneth over.Only a select group of people win the Franklin's Bumble Bee coffee cup, and UC Davis alumna  Lesley Hamamoto of Sacramento recently received hers for being named the  winner of the 2026 Robbin Thorp Memorial First-Bumble-Bee-of-the-Year Contest, sponsored by the…
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Growing Tomatoes in Containers

January 22, 2026
 If you have limited space, growing tomatoes in containers is a great alternative to planting in the ground. Make sure to choose a sunny spot that gets at least 6-8 hours of direct sun and follow these tips for a successful growing season.1. Choose the right tomato variety. Select either…
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2026 State 3D Archery Competition

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Mar 28, 2026

3D Archery Championship - Saturday, March 28, 2026 - 9:00 AMSpringville Archery Club Range - Springville, CA 93265Shooters may enter only one category. The county office must verify enrollment. Completed entry form and check from the county, made payable to: Tulare County 4-H Leader’s Council (TC 4-H LC) is…
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Ditch the Grass! Create a Drought-Tolerant Landscape/Simi Valley

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Aug 1, 2026

Ditch the Grass! Create a Drought-Tolerant Landscape Learn how to safely remove your water-hungry lawn and replace it with a beautiful, drought-tolerant garden. This class covers turf removal techniques, soil preparation, plant selection for your climate, and installation methods that will save water,…
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County
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Lassen CountyCooperative Extension 707 Nevada StreetSusanville, CA 96130Phone: (530) 251-2601Staff ListNameTitleEmailPhone NumberDavid LileLassen County CES Director, Agriculture Experiment Station (AES)Farm Advisor - Livestock and Natural Resources | UCCE Lassen Countydflile@ucanr.edu(530) 251…
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Protecting Plants from Extreme Cold

January 22, 2026
Constance Starner, UC Master Gardener When you see leaves shriveling and turning black after a freeze, the plant is obviously damaged, but you may wonder exactly how that damage occurs. With a freeze, it’s the ice that forms in the plant cells when temperatures fall to 32°F or less, making water…
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Contact Our TeamImage Anne Megaro, Ph.D.Title: DirectorPhone: 530-400-9337Email: ammegaro@ucanr.edu  Image Sheron VioliniTitle: Associate DirectorPhone: 530-341-4661Email: sviolini@ucanr.edu  Image Nestor LopezTitle: Assistant DirectorPhone: 530-723-3024Email: nflopez@ucanr…
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County Spotlights

Counties are expected to complete a 2-page (1-page front and back) county overview by November 1st of each year (or the following Monday if November 1st lands on a weekend), which will be used for communication and advocacy purposes. For 2025, County Spotlights are due on Monday, November 3rd.
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Calla

January 22, 2026
Blog by Nancy Forrest One plant that grows in abundance in my yard is the Calla (Zantedeschia aethiopica). This morning, after the rain, I noticed the first bloom and beginning of the Calla plants “patch” that comes up every year in my side yard. The Calla is from the Zantedeschia genus and belongs to…
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