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Kern County Fairgrounds - Pre-register by February 10th - 4-H Members are Free!  

How can workers stay safe on the job amidst increased immigration enforcement and raids that target our workplaces?Register below to join UC Berkeley’s Labor Occupational Health Program and UC Santa Cruz’s Center for Labor and Community for this hands-on, interactive workshop to develop a worker-led safety…

Are your weeds taking over? Would you like to control them without harsh chemicals? This Master Gardener-led class will show you how. The class will focus on sustainability based on integrated pest management (IPM) and utilizing multiple tools and practices.  

Come and enjoy over 125 high-definition, colorful photographs of California native wildflowers growing in the numerous environments of Sonoma County. Join Sonoma County Master Gardener April Lynch, who has been photographing wildflowers for over two decades, as she takes you on a virtual tour from the…

Join us in the Unity Garden at Petaluma Bounty Farm where Master Gardeners will demonstrate tasks that can be accomplished in your garden in February as you plan for spring.This workshop will provide hands-on learning opportunities including:demonstrations on seed starting, tool maintenance, cutting back…

Spring Vegetable Gardening! Tomatoes, corn, squash, and peppers may steal the summer garden spotlight, but don’t forget about fruits like cantaloupe and watermelon! Free seed packets for attendees while supplies last. 

The beef industry is entering a pivotal moment. Early signs show the rebuilding of the beef cow herd is underway — but at a mild‑to‑modest pace, according to recent Farm Credit cow‑calf customer surveys. With the USDA NASS annual Cattle Inventory report arriving in late January, the market is poised for new…