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The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

Get Buggy! Make a Bug Collection with Entomologists.

September 26, 2024
By Anne E Schellman
Looking for something fun to do on Oct 5? Take our Get Buggy Class! This class is for anyone with a fascination for all things bug related, so ages 3-99 are welcome. Meet two real-life entomologists that studied bugs in school and now work with them for their job.
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A boy sits in the cab of a harvester
Food Blog: Article

Butte County first graders enjoy ‘ricetastic’ day at local farm

September 26, 2024
By Michael Hsu
When Tracy Schohr volunteered in her son's pre-K class a couple years ago, she was stunned to find out that only two of the 20 children had ever been around a tractor. And this was in the rural Butte County community of Gridley, in the heart of California's rice-growing region.
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Ruth Dahlquist-Willard standing next to the American flag under a blue sign that reads "The White House, Washington."
Green Blog: Article

White House Summit explores impact of extreme heat, ways to adapt

September 26, 2024
By Kristen Farrar
UC ANR Small Farms Network supports small-scale and underserved farmers impacted by extreme heat Ruth Dahlquist-Willard, interim director for the UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program, joined more than 100 participants from across the country at the first-ever White House Summit...
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Italian parsley is a popular biennial herb that grows well in sunny, moist garden conditions.
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

October 2024: Herbs Among the Edibles

September 25, 2024
Herbs may not be the stars in the Edible Demonstration Garden, but they are notable members of the supporting cast. Its hard to imagine a flourishing vegetable garden without a few culinary herbs as companions.
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