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Smith aims to improve community health, nutrition in Central Valley Jasmin Smith joined UC ANR on Aug. 1 as the community nutrition and health advisor for San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Merced counties.

Fall planting begins in September but summer heat can persist, so you may need to wait until later in the month. September and October are great months to do major lawn renovation or consider replacing lawn with drought-tolerant plants.

What is Soil Toxicity? Soil toxicity occurs when harmful substances like heavy metals, pesticides, and other pollutants are present in the soil at levels that can harm living organisms.

September is a crucial month for gardeners across California, where the state's diverse climates offer a range of opportunities. Whether you're dealing with the cool coastal air or the lingering heat of the inland valleys, this is the time to prepare your garden for the coming seasons.

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In this issue: 4-H Registration is Open Important Dates Achievement Awards & Ice Cream Social Dates SDF Requirements to Bring an Animal to Fair State 4-H Shooting Sports Match 2024 Results National 4-H Week Livestock Judging Dates YQCA In-Person Training Dates Steer Workshop 2023-24 in Pictures Upco...

VVG @ Trinity Gardens - we still have some spots open, don't forget to sign up! The UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County in partnership with Trinity Gardens present: What: Four (4) session class on Victory Vegetable Gardening. When: September 7, 14, 21, & October 5th, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm.

Over the last few months, I have had the pleasure of traveling to numerous counties, programs, and field days. I thought that it would be fun to show some of the pictures from the trips. A recent Climate Stewards training in Tiburon, CA. A school nutrition site in Yuba City, CA.

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Once again, we are experiencing a summer of devastating fires, with repercussions that will last decades or even longer. One of the lesser-known ways in which wildfires wreak havoc is the fact that they create ideal conditions for a particular pest, Melanophila acuminata, the black fire beetle.