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Thriving Forward: Article

What Is Mental Health First Aid?

February 25, 2026
By Matthew R Rodriguez
Introduction Supporting the mental and emotional wellbeing of youth is a priority of the 4-H positive youth development program. In fact, each of the four Hs (Head, Heart, Hands, and Health) relate to mental wellbeing. Our head is the place where we think, have emotions, and make decisions. Our heart is…
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UC Master Gardeners of Butte County: Event

Grafting Fruit Trees NEW

Apr 9, 2026

Grafting and budding are methods of plant propagation that join parts of different plants so that they will grow as one plant. Nearly all fruit trees are grown on rootstocks that have been selected to overcome soil problems. The scion cultivar is typically budded onto the rootstock. These techniques are used…
UC Master Gardeners of Butte County
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UCCE Central Sierra: Event

Central Sierra: Meet Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) Informational Session

Mar 26, 2026

Calling all family farmers in the Central Sierra Foothills! Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) and MacKenzie Patton with UC Cooperative Extension invite you to an informational session to learn more about CAFF, and the support we provide to family farmers in California. Join us to explore…
UCCE Central Sierra
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Root-knot nematodes in tomato roots
Bug Squad: Article

What's a Nematode?

February 25, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 If you missed the UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day Speaker Series on Saturday, Feb. 21 in the Sensory Theatre of the Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science, 392 Old Davis Road, not to worry.The series, featuring introductory information about nematodes, dinosaurs, yeast, and bees and…
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Photo of yellow daffodils blooming.
The Savvy Sage: Article

March Garden Tips and Vegetable Planting Guide

February 25, 2026
By Deborah Cunningham
 Article and photos by Peg Smith - March is such a wonderful month for gardeners, spring glory is erupting in brilliant blossoms and flowering bulbs. As we enjoy the bursting buds and blossoms, it is an ideal time to look forward to the summer bounty of vegetables and flowers. Time to start annual…
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QPR
Grown in Marin: Event

Virtual QPR Training: Suicide Prevention Training for Farmers and Farm Families

Mar 24, 2026

This training is being delivered by Texas AgrAbility's Total Farmer Health Coach, Cene Cleaton, who is trained in health, safety, and agricultural cultural competencies. This training is part of a nationwide initiative to increase mental health support for farmers, ranchers, and rural…
Grown in Marin
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Master Food Preservers of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Page

Become a UC Master Food Preserver

The UC Master Food Preserver Program of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties is open to individuals looking to increase community knowledge in home food preservation methods. Applicants for the UC Master Food Preserver Program must be willing to share knowledge and skills learned from certification training…
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2025 Biological Evaluation Trial
Salinas Valley Agriculture: Article

2025 Biological Product Evaluation Trial in Romaine Lettuce: What Did We Learn?

February 25, 2026
By Paramveer Singh
A late-summer test on a farm near Soledad, CA, looked at eight biological product programs for romaine lettuce compared to a standard method used by growers, with normal irrigation and nutrients in the Salinas Valley. The marketable stand was the same in all treatments, and the amounts of fresh and dry…
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