UC Cooperative Extension San Benito County provides research-based programs in agriculture, natural resources, 4-H youth development, and community education.
Across California, the University of Californias 64 Cooperative Extension offices are local problem-solving centers. We are the bridge between local issues and the power of UC research. Our county-based staff is part of the community we live and work in the areas we serve.
What Are Nematodes? Nematodes are predominantly tiny aquatic roundworms that thrive in nearly all environments on Earth. They are the largest group of multicellular species in the animal kingdom, making up about four-fifths of animal life on Earth. Some species are parasites of humans or animals.
ATTENTION 25-26 RETURNING VOLUNTEERS!!! NEW REQUIREMENT! YOU MUST BE FULLY ENROLLED (INCLUDING ONLINE COURSE) BY DECEMBER 1, 2025 or you will not be able to continue holding project meetings! Stanislaus County 4-H You can now submit your enrollment fees For the 2025-2026 Year via online…
Welcome to the Amador County 4-H Program, we have approximately 170 youth enrolled in local 4-H programs and nearly 50 adult volunteers engaging youth in varied learning experiences. There are five clubs in the county.
WelcomeThe University of California Cooperative Extension in Stanislaus County is part of a nationwide system of off-campus education, based on a three-way partnership among the County Board of Supervisors, the University of California, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. U.C. Cooperative Extension…
Prepared by: Thomas Harter and Jay R. Lund (Principal Investigators) Jeannie Darby, Graham E. Fogg, Richard Howitt, Katrina K. Jessoe, G. Stuart Pettygrove, James F. Quinn, and Joshua H. Viers (Co-Investigators) Dylan B. Boyle, Holly E. Canada, Nicole DeLaMora, Kristin N.
The 2024 Advances in Pistachio Production Short Course will be held November 5-7, 2024 at the Visalia Convention Center. REGISTER NOW! Please direct questions to UC ANR Program Support Unit.
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Save the Taste, Stop the Waste (English & Spanish) Tuesday, June 9, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm PT Online via ZoomIn this one-hour webinar, we will talk about the basics of food preservation and how an everyday person can start preserving food today, how to keep your food fresher,…
Learn safe ways to preserve peaches, plums, and apricots with fruit butters, compotes, BBQ sauce, and more.Go beyond jam and discover creative, research-based ways to preserve summer stone fruit at home. In this one-hour online class, participants will explore safe methods for preserving peaches, plums, and…
The UC Organic Agriculture Institute and UCCE Sutter-Yuba will host a free field day on IPM weed management strategies in row crops on June 11 in Meridian.
Please join us for the North Coast Olive Field Day! Activities are just a short walk through the orchard to McEvoy Ranch’s Long Barn. The field day offers an opportunity for attendees to move freely between tables interacting and learning about the latest research on olives. Visit all nine tables to be…
Explore the educational plots, chat with UC Master Gardener volunteers, enjoy kids’ activities, and bring your garden questions, problem plants, or pest mysteries (no samples).We’ll also celebrate 30 years of sharing research-based gardening education in San Luis Obispo County.Free parking. No registration…
Visit the Garden of the Seven Sisters for a free Sunday evening open garden.Explore the demonstration garden, see what’s in bloom, ask questions, and discover new garden ideas with UC Master Gardener volunteers.Free and open to the public. No registration required.
Visit the Garden of the Seven Sisters for a free Sunday evening open garden.Explore the demonstration garden, see what’s in bloom, ask questions, and discover new garden ideas with UC Master Gardener volunteers.Free and open to the public. No registration required.
As you peruse the soil aisle in any big box hardware store, you will notice huge bags labeled Garden Soil, Raised Bed Soil, Lawn Soil, Flower and Vegetable Garden Soil, Outdoor Potting Mix, Potting Soil with Fertilizer, and many others. Why are there so many different types of soil, and does it really matter…
Visit the Garden of the Seven Sisters for a free Sunday evening open garden.Explore the demonstration garden, see what’s in bloom, ask questions, and discover new garden ideas with UC Master Gardener volunteers.Free and open to the public. No registration required.
