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Foothill Livestock Network

Welcome to the Foothill Livestock Network My name is Andrea, I am the Livestock & Natural Resources advisor for Placer, Nevada, Yuba, and Sutter counties. My goal as an advisor is to support livestock producers by providing science-based management information through workshops, field days, webinars…
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RREA

California RREA ProgramLandowners and managers face challenges associated with invasive species, the increased risk of destructive wildfires, and climate change. Extending science-based information is essential for addressing resource management concerns from rangeland and forest health to local economies.UC…
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Nutrition Policy Institute

The Nutrition Policy Institute (NPI) conducts research for healthy food, people and places. NPI envisions a world in which healthy food, beverages and opportunities for physical activity are accessible, affordable, equitable and sustainable for everyone. NPI's mission is to conduct and translate policy…
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Discrimination and Sexual Violence Prevention

The University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources is committed to creating and maintaining a community where all individuals who participate in university programs and activities can work together in an atmosphere free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation or...
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Healthy Happy Families

Healthy, Happy Families is designed to deliver research-based information for parents of young children (ages 2 to 5) and parent educators.
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4-H in San Luis Obispo County

We're proud that San Luis Obispo County has one of the largest 4-H programs in the state of California. Our 300 adult volunteers work together with over 1400 youth to help them reach their fullest potential, while strengthening the community as a whole.
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Merced County Cooperative Extension: Event

Regenerative Almond Orchard Field Day

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Apr 21, 2026

We invite you to the first annual field day at the UC Merced Smart Farm Regenerative Almond Orchard demonstration site on April 21st. The purpose of the field day is to present, demonstrate, and discuss options for planting a new almond orchard using regenerative practices. Come to learn about various topic…
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Grow ‘true tea’ at home in your Fresno garden or landscape

April 3, 2026
 A wide variety of plants for making herbal infusions can be grown in Fresno County gardens, but there is only one “true tea.” The source plant for black, green and oolong teas – teas that originated in Asia and are wildly popular around the world – is Camellia sinensis. Camellia sinensis is a…
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This week in the garden: April 3 - 9

April 3, 2026
There is much beauty in the late spring gardens of the central San Joaquin Valley.TasksSometimes gardeners need to accept a small amount of pest damage to plants. Consider planting an “extra” tomato plant for the hornworms, which will become important pollinators. Or plant a decoy nasturtium to…
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UC Ag Experts Talk Webinar Series: Event

Webinar: Perennial Weed Management in Vineyards and Orchards

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Jun 3, 2026

This webinar is part of the UC Ag Experts Talk series. Jorge Angeles, Weed Management Advisor, University of California Cooperative Extension, Tulare, Kings, and Fresno Counties, will provide an overview of commonly found perennial weeds in orchards and vineyards in the San Joaquin Valley and cover key…
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UC Davis Scientist Spotlighted in 'Antenna'

April 2, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 You could say that UC Davis Distinguished Professor Walter Leal, Honorary Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society (RES), is being treated "royally."He's featured in the RES publication, Antenna, Volume 50, celebrating the organization's 50th year.  Jozsef Vuts, a chemical ecologist with…
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UC Master Gardener Program Statewide Blog: Article

Fire Resilient Gardening Blooms in the Wake of the Palisades and Eaton Fires

April 2, 2026
By Kristian M Salgado-Jacobo
In the wake of the 2025 Palisades and Eaton wildfires, the UC Master Gardener Program of Los Angeles County has emerged as a vital resource for residents and a collaborative partner for UC ANR advisors, academic researchers, and organizations working to  understand wildfire impacts and support landscape…
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ANR Contracts & Grants Updates: Article

Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program

April 2, 2026
By Kendra T Rose
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) invites applications for the Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program (SLSNCGP) for fiscal year (FY) 2026. This program supports innovative, education-based Extension approaches to strengthen disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and…
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