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California Cover Crops Resources

A cover crop can be any non-cash crop grown in addition to the primary cash crop. Cover crops offer many potential benefits. There are also management implications to consider when deciding whether to use cover crops, and identifying which crop or mixture of crops to plant.
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UC Master Food Preservers of Sonoma County

Who We Are and What We DoWelcome! The UC Master Food Preservers of Sonoma County are trained volunteers who teach safe, validated home food preservation to our communities.Our UC Master Food Preserver mission is to keep Californians safe and well as they use culturally appropriate, research-based practices…
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California Pistachio Research

This site will be used to create a central location for workgroup members, researchers, and growers to find information about upcoming events and will be used for timely media pushes for upcoming meetings and other events, such as the Pistachio Short Course.
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Trees for Tomorrow Start Today

For the past several years, scientists from UC Agriculture and Natural Resources and the United States Department of Forestry have been collaborating on research projects at several California locations to identify underplanted species of drought, heat, and pest resistant trees.
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NPI Impact Outcome Evaluation

Welcome to Impact Outcome Evaluation, commonly referred to as IOE IOE is the California Department of Public Health CalFresh Healthy Living's evaluation of school-based interventions. IOE is required for all local health departments conducting a minimum intervention of series-based direct education in school…
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Lake Tahoe Basin Weed Management Area

Photo Courtesy of Tony Limas, El Dorado County Photo Library Lake Tahoe's unique character - famed natural beauty, water clarity, diverse wildlife and plant populations, unique ecosystems and limitless recreational opportunities - are valued by both residents and visitors alike.
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Multi-State 4-H Youth Retention Study (YRS)

This multi-state research project, formally known as Understanding Recruitment and Retention in the 4-H Club Program was approved by NIFA-USDA in October 2018. In the pilot year (2014-2015), California and Idaho were involved.
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Urban & Community IPM Webinars

Join us at noon on the third Thursday of every month to learn about pest identification, prevention, and management around the home, garden, and landscape. This series is free and open to the public but advance registration is required. Please share with others who may be interested.
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Airblast Spray Advisor

Airblast Spray Advisor web app is a decision support tool designed to enable the pesticide user community (growers, pesticide applicators, etc.) identify best practices for achieving effective and efficacious airblast spray applications.
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Eastern Sierra Community and Economy: Article

Where are the Volunteer Leaders?

June 2, 2026
By Dustin W Blakey
This is part 2 of an ongoing series about volunteerism challenges in the Eastern Sierra.Our office’s volunteer programs are experiencing a reduction in how committed volunteers are to service. We still are getting participation, but it is trending toward less time commitment along with some other changes in…
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UC ANR Fire Network: Page

Prescribed Fire in California

History of Prescribed Fire in CaliforniaThe history of fire use in California is fraught with tension, controversy, and scientific debate. The traditional use of fire by Indigenous Californians was disrupted by colonialism, genocide, and forced assimilation, and it was later criminalized when California…
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UCCE Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County: Event

Plant Propagation -Ceres Library

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Jul 13, 2026

Turn one plant into many! Learn simple ways to take cuttings, divide plants, and propagate your favorites to grow and share.
UCCE Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County
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Blog Verde: Article

Cómo la basura orgánica ayuda a producir alimentos y ahorrar agua

June 2, 2026
By Diana Cervantes
Cuando llegas al relleno sanitario Frank R. Bowerman en la ciudad de Irvine y observas esos enormes montículos color café, lo último que imaginas es que se trata de materiales que algún día ayudarán a producir alimentos, conservar agua y restaurar terrenos afectados por incendios forestales. A simple…
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UC Master Gardeners of Monterey, San Benito & Santa Cruz Counties: Article

The Triple-Threat Landscape

June 2, 2026
By Denise Pinard
The Triple-Threat Landscape:Growing Summer Blooms for Bouquets, Bees, and the KitchenBy Delise Weir There is a unique joy in stepping out into a summer garden that is vibrantly alive. Imagine cutting a fresh, structural bouquet for your dining table, plucking a handful of peppery blossoms to toss into a…
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UCCE Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County: Event

Plant Propagation - Riverbank Library

Event Date
Jul 11, 2026

Turn one plant into many! Learn simple ways to take cuttings, divide plants, and propagate your favorites to grow and share.
UCCE Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County
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Plant Propagation - Patterson Library

Event Date
Jul 9, 2026

Turn one plant into many! Learn simple ways to take cuttings, divide plants, and propagate your favorites to grow and share.
UCCE Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County
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UCCE Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County: Event

Plant Propagation - Salida Library

Event Date
Jul 7, 2026

Turn one plant into many! Learn simple ways to take cuttings, divide plants, and propagate your favorites to grow and share.
UCCE Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Alocasia macrorrhizos-A Plant of Giant Nature!

June 2, 2026
By Michelle Krespi
 I have a good friend who has an online plant business who happens to be from the Philippines. We regularly exchange plants with one another. She recently gifted me a large Elephant Ear plant. Being unfamiliar with this plant, I started my research and learned that this plant was native to the…
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