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UC Master Food Preserver Program

The University of California Master Food Preserver Program extends UC research-based information about home food safety and preservation to the public.
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Desert Research and Extension Center

Welcome to the Desert Research and Extension Center, located in Holtville, California. We are committed to agricultural research and education in the Imperial Valley desert and specialize in vegetable crops, alfalfa, desert cattle feeding, irrigation and drainage management, and pest management.
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Graduate Students in Extension

There will be not be a Graduate Students in Extension Pilot in Fiscal Year 2019-2020. This site contains information about the pilot and graduate researchers that participated in the pilot.
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UC Master Gardener Coordinators

Welcome to the UC Master Gardener Program coordinator website, a resource for essential tools, guides, and information to support program coordinators, advisors, county directors, and volunteer leaders.
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Hansen Agricultural Research and Extension Center

UC Hansen Agricultural Research and Extension Center (HAREC) is located in Camarillo, a few miles east of the Pacific Ocean. HAREC is one of University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) nine Research and Extension Centers (RECs).
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West Side Research and Extension Center

Located in the highly productive agricultural west side of the San Joaquin Valley, the West Side Research and Extension Center (WSREC) is one of nine centers operated by the University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
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South Coast Research and Extension Center

South Coast Research and Extension Center (SCREC) serves as a regional living laboratory for UC scientists to conduct agricultural and natural resources management research and extend research-based information to a wide spectrum of audiences.
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Cottage Foods

On September 21, 2012, California joined 45 states with Cottage Food laws when Governor Brown signed the California Homemade Food Act (California AB 1616) into law.
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UC Organic Agriculture Institute: Event

Farming with weeds: organic mixed vegetable weed management

Event Date
Jan 23, 2026

During the 2026 EcoFarm Conference we'll be hosting a workshop called Let’s talk about organic weed management! In this workshop you’ll hear from a UC Extension Specialist and two experienced organic mixed vegetable farmers - representing different scales of farming - on how they manage weeds. Short…
UC Organic Agriculture Institute
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10 pasos para la certificación de cultivos orgánicos en California

 You are viewing this page in English. If you would like to see it in English, please click here. Las granjas en California que deseen etiquetar sus productos como orgánicos deben registrarse en el Programa Estatal de Productos Orgánicos (SOP) del Departamento de Agricultura de California (CDFA) y…
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UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Multiply Your Houseplants: Success with Your Indoor Garden

Event Date
Feb 22, 2026

Do you love house plants? Are you just getting started, and looking for ways to ensure your plants will thrive? Join this discussion to learn about common house plants and how to care for them and propagate them for many years of leafy green joy.UC Master Gardener Presenter Kimberly Swan: Kimberly spent…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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GTPS 2026 - Other Veggies Descriptions

2026 Other Veggies DescriptionsGo to 2026 Plant Sale Intro Page Go to Beefsteak Tomato Descriptions (coming soon)Go to Slicer Tomato Descriptions (coming soon)Go to Pepper Descriptions (coming soon)Go to Other Veggies and Herbs Descriptions (coming soon)Note: Assume all varieties will be available at…
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GTPS 2026 - Peppers

2026 Pepper DescriptionsGo to 2026 Plant Sale Intro Page Go to Beefsteak Tomato Descriptions (coming soon)Go to Slicer Tomato Descriptions (coming soon)Go to Pepper Descriptions (coming soon)Go to Other Veggies and Herbs Descriptions (coming soon)Note: Assume all varieties will be available at all three…
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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

Go Native! Why and How to Add Native Plants to Your Yard - Morgan Hill

Event Date
Jan 27, 2026

The American Association of University Women, Morgan Hill branch presents a panel on using native plants for landscaping. The panel includes a SCC Master Gardener, landscape architect, DIY native landscaper, and a rep from Sierra Azul Nursery, a native and Mediterranean nursery in Watsonville
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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Growing Favorite Summer Vegetables from Seed - Palo Alto

Event Date
Mar 15, 2026

Have you tried to grow summer favorites like Peppers or Tomatoes from seed but failed? Do you want to try new varieties of summer vegetables you can only get from seed? Then this talk is for you! Join Master Gardener Laura Westley as she teaches you all the tips and techniques of germinating seeds and…
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Healthy Roses

Keep Your Roses Healthy

January 17, 2026
By David Shubin ISA Certified Arborist and UC Master Gardener of Napa County.As a garden consultant, I get a lot of calls at this time of year to advise on pruning fruit trees and roses.  When I’m asked to look at struggling roses, the symptoms are often familiar: lower leaves yellowing and dropping;…
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Forestry Research and Outreach: Page

UC Resources

UC provides factsheets, peer-reviewed publications, and other Extension resources to share research-based information on a wide variety of forestry and related topics. FactsheetsFactsheets represent targeted information prepared by UCCE and local experts on forestry issues and best management practices…
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GTPS 2026 - Tomatoes - Cherry and Paste

2026 Tomatoes - Cherry and Paste DescriptionsGo to 2026 Plant Sale Intro Page Go to Beefsteak Tomato Descriptions (coming soon)Go to Slicer Tomato Descriptions (coming soon)Go to Pepper Descriptions (coming soon)Go to Other Veggies and Herbs Descriptions (coming soon)Note: Assume all varieties will be…
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