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Some of the most interesting activities available in Merced County are the Blossom Tours that can be enjoyed for the price of a tank of gas. Descriptions, directions and maps are listed below in .pdf format.

Merced County is a great place to take pictures of agriculture. With a little practice you can identify the fruit and nut crops grown in our area.

Youth Development Programs4-HAWANABoy ScoutsBoys and Girls ClubsCamp Fire USACallenger Learning CenterDECAFBLAFCAFCCLAFFAFNLGirl ScoutsInteractJob's DaughterJr.

Web-Based Resources for the Home Gardener Click the link above for a list of other useful resources Other files and photos of interest to the Home Gardener Controlling GrasshoppersPicture of a Grasshopper ShelterGrasshoppers and leafhoppers in the foothillsGrasshoppers Native and California Friendly...

UC Master Gardener program: https://mg.ucanr.edu UC Cooperative Extension in Stanislaus County: https://cestanislaus.ucanr.edu/ Select: Master Gardener UC Cooperative Extension in Fresno County: http://cefresno.ucanr.

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Click on the links below to view some photos and documents from UC Cooperative Extension and our past.

The files listed below may be viewed using Adobe Acrobat Agriculture and the EconomyAgriculture and Mariposa County's EconomyValue of Agriculture December 2013The Measure of California Agriculture 2013 BrochureMerced County AgricultureContribution of Selected Agricultural Activities in Merced County...

Agtourism Links Highway 140 and 165 Audio Tours Ag Tourism Meeting PresentationsAgritourism in Placer County: Lessons & ChallengesThe Pick and Gather at Riverdance FarmsGetting Started with Agritourism UCANR Pubs link has excelent publications you can download Ag tourismInsurance Discussion ListInte...

To learn more about Merced County visit: https://www.countyofmerced.com/ To learn more about University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources visit: https://ucanr.