The UC Master Food Preserver Program mission is to keep Californians safe and healthy as they use culturally appropriate, research-based practices to safely preserve food in the home, reducing food waste, increasing food security, and providing engaging ways to explore healthy food.
Our goal at the Office of Contracts and Grants is to provide principal investigators assistance with proposal preparation and with resources and expertise so that they may better understand contract and grant administration and successfully administer sponsored awards.
Real Estate and Facilities Development Department serves as a dedicated professional resource for the University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC-ANR).
The Program Planning and Evaluation (PPE) unit coordinates statewide program planning, accountability and reporting on behalf of the Associate Vice President for Agriculture Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension programs.
The Resource Planning and Management Office (RPM) is responsible for the administration, analysis and reporting of the UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR).
Procurement is a new division at UC ANR designed enhance procurement expertise within ANR. Procurement is constantly reviewing policies, procedures, systems, and processes with an eye on making improvements where feasible.
Ready for another rendition of the birds and the bees – from the gardeners’ point of view? It’s called pollination – the loving interplay between pollinators and flowers that keeps the ecosystem in balance (and food on our tables!). The UC Master Gardeners of Orange County will weave the story of…
If you’ve noticed clusters of red-and-black insects sunning themselves on your house lately, you’re not imagining things, those are probably Western boxelder bugs.Most of us associate boxelder bugs with fall — when they suddenly blanket warm, west-facing walls and make it feel like your house is being…
UC ANR Foundation Board members convened March 16–17 in Davis and Fair Oaks for their second annual in-person board meeting, blending field-based learning with strategic conversations about philanthropy and partnership in support of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources.
The Sonoma County Master Gardeners will host a pop-up succulent sale at 402 Tucker Street, Healdsburg. Shoppers will be able to scoop up loads of great drought tolerant succulents propagated by the Master Gardeners in 4” and 1-gallon pots. Prices start at just $5.00. A limited…
Article by Peg Smith - April is a transition month between cool-season and warm-season crops. As soon as the soil is warm enough, transplant tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, etc. Transplants will have enough time to produce healthy vegetative and root growth before the summer heat and fruit…
Article by Peg Smith - As gardeners, beginners or experienced, we have a strong spring urge to see what we can add to our collection of plants. Nurseries and plant sales are well stocked; seed racks are replenished; catalogues entice us. The million-dollar question is, will it thrive in our…
Article by Pam MuickBlack oak, our tall, dark and handsome deciduous native oak, grows naturally in Solano and Yolo counties. Few original stands of black oak remain due to its tough strong wood that was wood was useful for construction and small tools. Acorns of black oaks are prized by many species,…
Growing Cool Weather Vegetables Master Gardener Gwen
Did you know that cool season vegetables have a higher food value than warm season ones? Join MG Gwen and she will show you how to expand your gardening repertoire to include these crops. She will include designing your garden, improving your…
Square Foot Gardening
Master Gardener Rhonda
Become a successful gardener the simple and painless way. SFG is a unique method of spending less money, using less water and doing less work while still enjoying a bountiful harvest. Rethink the way you garden today – you can grow more in…
Few vegetables reward a home gardener quite like a sun-warmed tomato picked straight from the vine. A raised bed takes that satisfaction further: it gives you control over your soil, improves drainage, and if you plan carefully from the start, supports the crop rotation that is essential for long-term tomato…
