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Aves de Corral

Veterinaria Estatal prohbe todas las exhibiciones de aves de corral y ganado lechero de California en ferias y exposiciones La carta oficial del Departamento de Alimentacin y Agricultura de California (CDFA) est disponible aqu.
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Online Agricultural Resources

This website is intended to assist local growers in the San Diego region in their efforts to remain competitive by providing useful guidelines and resources.
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Assembly Bill 589 Training Classes

AB 589 (Bigelow): Water diversion: monitoring and reporting training Senate Bill 88 requires all water right holders - who have previously diverted or intend to divert more than 10 acre-feet per year (including riparian and pre-1914 claims), or are authorized to divert more than 10 acre-feet per yea...
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Watershed Research

The Watershed Research team addresses urban and agricultural water quantity and quality issues in San Diego county and beyond. Dr.
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UCCE Master Gardeners of Stanislaus County

Visit or call us on Wednesdays between 9:00 a.m. and 12 p.m. We are located in the Ag Center in the Stanislaus Building, Suite A. Call anytime (209) 525-6802 to leave a message. Fill out our ask a Master Gardener form and upload photos. Our volunteers will respond within one week of your request.
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Vegetable Pests & Solutions

Resources within this pages are made available to University of California Master Gardener coordinators and volunteers. Please see our training page for all workshop materials. Growing your own vegetables can be very rewarding! But vegetables need proper care to thrive.
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Agricultural Application Engineering Laboratory

The mission of the Agricultural Application Engineering (AgAppE) Laboratory is to provide regional leadership in the area of agricultural engineering extension and applied research with a focus on spray application engineering.
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UC ANR How-To Video Training

This course will show you how to produce short "How-To" style videos. By following the content here you will gain the basic skills needed to plan, record, edit, and post videos. Producing videos takes practice.
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University of California 4-H Youth Development Program

The University of California 4-H Youth Development Program (California 4-H) helps kids find their spark, build real world skills and become resilient, adaptable, lifelong learners. We welcome youth ages 5 to 18 to join and become part of the largest youth development program in the nation.
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UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County: Event

Waterwise Gardening Talk (Oakland)

Apr 18, 2026

Calculating plant water requirements, managing soil quality, using the right types of watering methods and gardening practices can greatly reduce the amount of water used in a vegetable garden. All of these issues will be addressed in this talk as well as vegetable plant selection for low water use.
UC Master Gardener Program of Alameda County
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They Don't Eat Mosquitoes

March 27, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Some folks call them "Mosquito Hawks" or "Daddy Long Legs" or "Skeeter Eaters."  They're not hawks, they're not arachnids, and they don't eat mosquitoes.They are crane flies, members of the family Tipulidae of the order Diptera (flies). With the temperatures rising, they're everywhere now,…
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Evapotranspiration Water Use Report 03/27/26

March 27, 2026
By Yolanda Cruz
Please find the attached document to provide the previous week’s estimated water use report in terms of evapotranspiration for almonds, peaches, walnuts, established vineyard, alfalfa, and pasture in Stanislaus County. This report may be used as a guide in your irrigation schedule for the…
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Stanislaus County: Event

IPM in Cherries - Field Day April 17, 2026

Apr 17, 2026

Join us for a free in-person event at Delta College Manteca Farm!Topics discussed will include cherry orchard management with Delta College Manteca Farm Manager Donald Drake, spotted wing drosophila management in cherries with Jhalendra Rijal, and how improving irrigation management can be used as a tool for…
Stanislaus County
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Over the Fence (Alameda County): Article

Aedes aegypti: A Dangerous Mosquito in Alameda County

March 26, 2026
By Mireille Giovanola
Introduction   Mosquitoes are not just pesky biters that may cause allergic reactions; they can be vectors (that is, they transmit parasites) for worrisome diseases that may cause severe health problems and even death. Mosquito-borne diseases caused by protozoa (very small, single-celled organisms…
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“Deer-Resistant” Plants – Truth or Fiction?

March 26, 2026
By Robert M Timm
Is there such a thing as a deer-proof plant? Perhaps…but there are a variety of reasons deer may choose to ignore or consume specific plant species at a particular time and place.  Certain plants native to California (and elsewhere) have evolved natural defenses against being eaten by browsing…
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Wildfire and Residential Landscapes - Reducing vulnerabilities to homes and structures in 2026

May 6, 2026

Landscape designers, installers, and maintenance professionals face increasingly complex demands to deliver beautiful home landscapes that reduce fire risks. This training will provide current policy, science, and practice for the creation, implementation, and maintenance of residential landscapes that can…
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