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UC Master Gardeners of Merced County: Article

The Shamrock Plant: Ireland's Iconic Symbol

February 27, 2026

By Allison Plagenza

By Denise Glassett, UC Master Gardener of Merced CountyIn March around St. Patrick’s Day you can find shamrock plants for sale in stores and nurseries. What is it about these plants that intrigues us?The shamrock plant holds a special place in Irish culture, recognized worldwide as a symbol of luck and…

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Citrus Thrips Research You Can Use

February 27, 2026

By Sandipa Gautam

Field Trial Results You Can Use: Citrus Thrips Insecticide Research are Published on Arthropod Management TestsBy Sandipa GautamArea Citrus IPM Advisor, UCCE, UCANRFor citrus pest control advisors (PCAs) and growers, in-season citrus thrips decisions depend on reliable, field-validated data. Each…

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Colusa County: Article

March 2026 Colusa County 4-H Newsletter

February 27, 2026

By Jennifer Perry

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Thriving Forward: Article

Building Empathy, Acceptance, and Compassion for People Experiencing A Mental Health Challenge

February 27, 2026

By Matthew R Rodriguez

Introduction to Mental Health Stigma According to the Centers for Disease Control, the prevalence of any mental illness (AMI) for U.S. people in 2022 was 23.1% of the U.S. adult population. Using data collected from 2001-2004, the prevalence of any mental disorder for U.S. adolescents (ages 13-18) was…

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Cooperative Extension San Joaquin County: Page

Gardening, Food & Nutrition

Community ProgramsCooperative Extension programs in nutrition, gardening, and food preservation and safety promote healthy lifestyles and optimal health. UCCE’s Community Nutrition and Health Program includes CalFresh Healthy Living (CFHL) and Expanded Food and Nutrition Education (EFNEP). These programs…

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Cooperative Extension San Joaquin County: Page

Agriculture & Natural Resources

Agriculture ProgramsUC Cooperative Extension connects San Joaquin County producers, landowners, and residents with research-based information in agriculture and natural resource management, partnering to solve real-world challenges, strengthen farm viability, and protect natural resources for current and…

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Hello Lady Beetles!

February 27, 2026

By Jennifer M Baumbach

Article by Ann ShortWhat’s not to love about winter in a California Mediterranean Garden? It is quite something.The weather cools.Leaves are bagged and saved for compost. Trees let in more light without their canopy. The vegetable garden is mostly dormant and cleaned up, and bulbs planted. Now, we wait for…

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Forestry Research and Outreach: Document

2025 Newsletters

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Shasta County: Article

2026 March Tips 'n Topics

February 27, 2026

By Mari Szynal

In this issue: Interested in Being a Judge for Presentation Day? YQCA Certificates Scholarships Calendar Event Registrations Pollination Garden Registration Happy Valley Club Spreads the Love Why Go To Field Day?…

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Blog de Alimentos: Article

UCCE impartirá taller sobre la producción de arroz en California

February 27, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Productores de arroz y otros profesionales agrícolas del valle de Sacramento están invitados al Taller sobre Producción de Arroz 2026, organizado por científicos de Extensión Cooperativa de UC Davis, con la colaboración de California Rice Experiment Station.El taller consiste en un programa educativo…

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