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Raspberries

(PDF)- Presentation about best practices for raspberry production in the Sacramento Valley (PDF) - An in-depth document from the Pacific Northwest Extension System detailing raspberry cultivar selection, establishment, maintenance, nutrient management, pest management, organic production methods,...
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Pumpkins

(PDF) - Information from the UC Vegetable Crops Research & Information Center about pumpkin production areas and seasons, varieties and planting techniques, cultivation, quality, integrated pest management, harvesting, postharvest management, and marketing.
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Potatoes

- Document detailing the symptoms and control options for the common potato disease southern blight (Sclerotium rolfsii).
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Peppers

(PDF)- Information from the UC Vegetable Research & Information Center on pepper production areas and seasons, varieties and planting techniques, soil requirements, irrigation, fertilization, weed and pest management, harvesting, postharvest handling, and marketing.
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Onions & Leeks

(PDF)- Document explaining symptoms and transmission of slippery skin in leeks and onions. Includes photos of the disease.
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Olives

(PDF) - Resource from Joseph Connell detailing irrigation scheduling recommendations and considerations for olive production.
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Lavender

(PDF)- Information from ATTRA about lavender production including site selection, cultivation, uses, marketing, and agritourism opportunities. (PDF)- UCANR information about best practices for incorporating lavender in your garden.
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Hops

(PDF) - UCANR Extensionist Paul Vossen's presentation about the history of hops production in California as well as production considerations including training, irrigation, nutrient management, pathogen and pest suppression, harvesting, and postharvest processing (PDF) - A discussion of nutrient...
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Heirloom Grains

(PDF) - UCANR Extensionist Mark Lundy's presentation about small grain production in Northern California.
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