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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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On the Range

Featuring research updates and educational events for ranchers and other land stewards in Sonoma and Marin counties. Blog managed by UCCE Livestock and Natural Resources Advisor Devii Rao. 
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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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Our Garden Talk - 'Cut Back for a Comeback', Pruning Perennial Plants - OG2026

Aug 26, 2026

'Cut Back for a Comeback', Pruning Perennial PlantsThink your garden looks tired by midsummer? That's your plants asking for a haircut. Shearing perennials back by a third to a half redirects their energy into a fresh flush of blooms, a bushier structure, and sturdier stems—while warding off late-season…
UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County
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OG Garden Talk - 'Firewise Landscaping'—Firescaping - OG2026

Aug 19, 2026

'Firewise 'Landscaping'—FirescapingWildfires are a natural part of California’s landscape, shaping ecosystems in powerful ways. But for fire-prone communities, they’ve also become increasingly catastrophic. With expanding urban development near wildlands and extreme weather fueling more intense fires, recent…
UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County
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Our Garden Talk - 'Leaf me a Clue', the secret life of leaves - OG2026

Aug 12, 2026

'Leaf me a Clue', the secret life of leavesLeaves are the first aspect of a garden most people see. They are the primary interface between a plant and its environment, making them the first responders to both ideal conditions and external stressors. Interpreting the "language of leaves" is essentially like…
UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County
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Our Garden Talk - The Allure of Tulips - OG2026

Aug 5, 2026

The Allure of TulipsTulips are the undeniable heralds of spring—vibrant, elegant, and full of life. But beyond their beauty lies a story of resilience, endurance, and timeless charm. These beloved blooms remind us that patience pays off—because the journey to spring glory begins now. Fall is the perfect time…
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Through the Wickets for a Win!

June 9, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Entomologists aren't just skilled at netting insects.Some of them do well at croquet,  striking a ball with a mallet and knocking it through a wicket.Question is: Can the Ian Grettenberger lab at UC Davis swing a mallet as well--or better--than an insect net?Agricultural entomologist…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County: Event

Kitchen Garden Chat: Choosing Cover Crops and Garlic Varieties

Sep 5, 2026

New and experienced gardeners alike are welcome to join Treva Valentine, UC Master Gardener of Yolo County, in her Kitchen Garden Chat to discuss choosing cover crops, how to choose garlic varieties, and demystifying seed saving. Kitchen Garden Chat meets monthly and provides tips for the edible garden…
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UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County: Event

Garden Talk at the Fair: Keeping You Sharp With Tool Care

Jun 10, 2026

DeLayne Harmon is a UC Master Gardener of San Diego County and the current chair of their Tool Care Committee. “Keeping YOU the Sharpest Tool in Your Shed: Taking Care of You in the Garden” focuses on how we use our bodies and our tools in the garden to keep us gardening safely and happily for as long as we…
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UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County: Event

Garden Talk at the Fair: Keeping You Sharp With Tool Care

Jun 23, 2026

DeLayne Harmon is a UC Master Gardener of San Diego County and the current chair of their Tool Care Committee. “Keeping YOU the Sharpest Tool in Your Shed: Taking Care of You in the Garden” focuses on how we use our bodies and our tools in the garden to keep us gardening safely and happily for as long as we…
UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County
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