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Thriving Forward: Article

Securing Partnerships for Beyond Ready Youth

January 29, 2026
By Stepha Velednitsky, Grace Belt, Matthew R Rodriguez, Steven Worker, Marianne Bird, Nicole K Marshall-Wheeler, Ally Lemmer, Kimberly Holmes
Introduction 4-H partnerships with expanded learning programs can help transform the lives of thousands of young people. These partnerships teach youth new skills and interests (Rudd and Brower, 2013), building generations that are ready for their futures. By extending 4-H opportunities beyond…
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ANR Employee News: Article

Intermountain REC calls for proposals

January 29, 2026
By Shanna Renner
Intermountain Research and Extension Center is soliciting proposals from researchers for new and continuing research projects in 2026-27.
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UC Davis medical entomologist-geneticist Geoffrey Attardo is the recipient of the Distinguished Teaching Award, Pacific Branch of the Entomological Society of America. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Congrats to All the Entomology Award Winners!

January 29, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Congratulations to all the entomology award recipients!What wonderful and well-deserved recognition for the entomologists in the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology and alumni who were named the recipients of three major awards from the Pacific Branch, Entomological Society of America …
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Santa Clara County Cooperative Extension: Event

Hot Piles & Windrow Composting, San Jose

Mar 28, 2026

This advanced session in composting will be interactive. Come prepared to learn and build hot piles and windrows to manage larger amounts of vegetation in one place. Led by Certified Master Composters, this interactive workshop is beyond BasicFor more information visit our website   
Santa Clara County Cooperative Extension
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Santa Clara County Cooperative Extension: Event

Composting Basics, Palo Alto

Mar 21, 2026

Learn the art and science behind composting from a local Certified Master Composter. Learn about the importance of managing your organic waste (food scraps and yard trimmings) at home. As the drought worsens and the climate warms, home-based waste management has never been more relevant. With wide reaching…
Santa Clara County Cooperative Extension
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Santa Clara County Cooperative Extension: Event

Composting Basics, San Jose

Mar 7, 2026

Led by the UC Master Composters, this workshop unveils the art of transforming your kitchen and yard waste. Discover the secrets to creating a soil amendment that your garden and houseplants will adore. Bring your questions and prepare to dig deep into the world of composting.For more information visit …
Santa Clara County Cooperative Extension
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Santa Clara County Cooperative Extension: Event

Composting Basics, Cupertino

Feb 28, 2026

Learn the art and science behind composting from a local Certified Master Composter. Learn about the importance of managing your organic waste (food scraps and yard trimmings) at home. As the drought worsens and the climate warms, home-based waste management has never been more relevant. With wide reaching…
Santa Clara County Cooperative Extension
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Santa Clara County Cooperative Extension: Event

Composting Basics, Mountain View

Feb 21, 2026

Learn the art and science behind composting from a local Certified Master Composter. Learn about the importance of managing your organic waste (food scraps and yard trimmings) at home. As the drought worsens and the climate warms, home-based waste management has never been more relevant. With wide reaching…
Santa Clara County Cooperative Extension
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