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California 4-H Foundation

THE CALIFORNIA 4-H FOUNDATION ENABLES YOU TO PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR HEART IS. As the recognized support group of the University of California 4-H Youth Development Program, the California 4-H Foundation generates investment in young people who are addressing the big issues facing California.
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Placer County 4-H

Welcome to the Placer County 4-H Program, we have approximately 500 youth enrolled in local 4-H programs and nearly 120 adult volunteers engaging youth in varied learning experiences. There are ten clubs in the county. Our mission is to engage youth in reaching their fullest potential while advancing the…
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Cooperative Extension Imperial County

We are stewards, problem-solvers, catalysts, collaborators and educators that work as a local problem-solving center for County agriculture. And serve as a bridge between local issues and the power of UC Research.
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Monterey County

Monterey County is recognized as the Salad Bowl of the World. Its temperate climate, rich soils, and unparalleled infrastructure make this the ideal growing area for cool season vegetables, wine grapes, strawberries and flowers.
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San Bernardino County

Welcome to University of California Cooperative Extension, San Bernardino County We develop and extend practical research-based information in agriculture and natural resource to the residents and workforce of San Bernardino County through a trained core of academics, staff, and volunteers.
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Grown in Marin

Grown in Marin is dedicated to Marins agricultural industry, with information & resources for both producers and the general public. Click on For Farmers & Ranchers to access research and best practices geared towards the many sectors within Marin agriculture animal and vegetable, land and sea.
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California Fish Website

This site provides information and links about California's freshwater and anadromous fish, current aquatic management issues, and research that is being done to improve the conservation of native fish species.
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UC Cooperative Extension Sonoma County: Event

FREE Webinar: Biochar Applications for Forest Landowners

Event Date
Feb 25, 2026

Join UC ANR's Forest Stewardship program for a special session focusing on biochar applications!This webinar will feature speakers Cindy Chen, UC ANR Woody Biomass Advisor; Nadia Hamey, Registered Professional Forester; and Kenneth Scherer, Executive Director of the Biochar Coalition.Join the webinar to…
UC Cooperative Extension Sonoma County
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UC Organic Agriculture Institute: Page

Contact Us

Meet Our Team  Orry PrattAssociate Director for Sustainable Production SystemsEmail: opratt@ucanr.edu  Phone: 530-564-2174   Houston Wilson, Ph.D.Founding DirectorEmail: hwilson@ucanr.edu   Phone: 559-646-6519   Krista Marshall, M.S.Policy &…
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Nutrition Policy Institute: Article

Data Briefs: California Department of Public Health CalFresh Healthy Living FFY 2025

January 16, 2026
By Carolyn D Rider, Janice Kao, Amanda M Linares, Summer J Cortez, Evan Talmage, Nicole Vital, Miranda W Brown
Research Brief • January 2026 • Download PDF (665 KB)TABLE OF CONTENTSFFY 2025 CalFresh Healthy Living At a GlancePolicy, Systems, & Environmental Change EffortsEducational ActivitiesPartnerships & Multi-Sector CoalitionsAssessment of Policies, Practices, & OutcomesFFY 2025 CalFresh…
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The good news and the bad news about mushrooms in the lawn

January 16, 2026
By Belinda Messenger-Sikes
Winter rains and damp conditions in many parts of California may have brought a surprise visitor to your lawn: mushrooms! A few mushrooms sprouting in your lawn can be a good sign: it means there's plenty of organic matter in the soil. But if patches of mushrooms are sprinkled across your lawn, something…
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Cooperative Extension, Sutter-Yuba Counties: Event

Grower Discussion on the Cost of Rice Regulations

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Feb 4, 2026

Grower Discussion on the Cost of Rice Regulations 🌾Join UC Cooperative Extension for an informal grower discussion to assess the economic impact of rice-specific regulations. This is an opportunity to share your experience, help inform policy support, and connect with other growers and partners.📅 Date:…
Cooperative Extension, Sutter-Yuba Counties
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2026 Great Tomato Plant Sale

  MARK YOUR CALENDARfor the 2026 Great Tomato Plant Salein 3 Contra Costa County Areas! We are looking forward to seeing your smiling faces very soon.  Please mark your calendars with the dates below, as we’d hate for you to miss a single minute of the excitement. See you there!Our Garden…
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Rick Karban and the Wooly Bear Caterpillars of Bodega Bay

January 15, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Ever seen the wooly bear caterpillars at Bodega Head, Sonoma County?UC Davis Distinguished Professor Emeritus Richard “Rick” Karban of the Department of Entomology and Nematology has studied the population dynamics of these caterpillars at the University of California Bodega Marine…
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FREE Webinar: Biochar Applications for Forest Landowners

Event Date
Feb 25, 2026

Join UC ANR's Forest Stewardship program for a special session focusing on biochar applications!This webinar will feature speakers Cindy Chen, UC ANR Woody Biomass Advisor; Nadia Hamey, Registered Professional Forester; and Kenneth Scherer, Executive Director of the Biochar Coalition.Join the webinar to…
Forestry Research and Outreach
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