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UC Master Gardeners of Butte County: Article

Fruit Tree Care and Maintenance

April 17, 2026
On this page  ::  Apple  ::  Apricot  ::  Cherry  ::  Olive  ::  Peach and nectarine  ::  Pear  ::  Plum and PrunePrepared by Paul Vossen, UCCE Farm Advisor, Sonoma & Marin Counties and Joseph Connell, UCCE Farm Advisor Emeritus, Butte…
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UC Cooperative Extension San Diego County : Event

Mexican Fruit Fly: What you need to know about the current quarantine in San Diego

Event Date
Apr 29, 2026

Last Wednesday Meeting Mexican Fruit Fly: What you need to know about the current quarantine in San DiegoEric Middleton, IPM Advisor Matt Fatino, Subtropical Crops AdvisorNo Registration RequiredFREE BREAKFAST! Starts at 7:00or on Zoom  We applied for 1 hr of DPR CEUs FOR IN PERSON…
UC Cooperative Extension San Diego County
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California Agritourism Summit. Image of people on farm.
California Agritourism: Event

California Agritourism Summit 2026

Event Date
Sep 23, 2026 - Sep 25, 2026

 Overview  The California Agritourism Summit brings together leaders, experts, and practitioners to connect, learn, and engage. Through keynote speakers, panel discussions, breakout sessions, and farm tours, participants will gain practical tools and inspiration to strengthen agritourism in…
California Agritourism
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California Agritourism: Event

Navigating ADA Compliance for Agritourism Guests

Event Date
May 5, 2026

In this webinar, we will explore how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to agritourism guests, including general business requirements and various strategies for making your operation more inclusive and accessible. A large portion of the session will focus on service animals and emotional…
California Agritourism
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Fresno Gardening Green: Article

Beautiful espaliered fruit trees take little garden space

April 17, 2026
 Espalier (ess-PAL-yay) - the practice of training fruit trees or shrubs to grow flat against a wall, fence or trellis - can be a practical and artistic feature in gardens. They may be adapted to conserve space, delineate a border, add interest or block an eyesore. At the Fresno County Master…
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Fresno Gardening Green: Article

This week in the garden: April 17 - 23

April 17, 2026
When plants grow where we don’t want them to grow, we consider them weeds.TasksWhen using herbicides for weed control, spray on a calm day and protect plants by shielding them with a large piece of cardboard.Learn to use the 'season adjust' feature on your controller to make irrigation adjustments easier…
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UC Cooperative Extension San Diego County : Event

Land Resources for Agricultural Landholders: Connect with local organizations and services

Event Date
May 13, 2026

Join us for a virtual webinar connecting landholders and technical service providers with organizations supporting farmland access, financing, conservation, succession, and farm business development in Southern California.Topics: Leasing land to farmers or ranchers Farmland conservation programs Farm…
UC Cooperative Extension San Diego County
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The ranunculus fields in Carlsbad
UC Cooperative Extension San Diego County : Event

Graze at the Fields

Event Date
Apr 30, 2026

Hosted by the San Diego County Farm Bureau at the Carlsbad Flower Fields, this annual outdoor event brings together local farmers, chefs, beverage purveyors, and agricultural organizations for a truly one-of-a-kind experience. Guests can savor locally grown and thoughtfully curated bites and beverages while…
UC Cooperative Extension San Diego County
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