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Urban Agriculture: Article

NRCS Resources for Urban Growers

July 31, 2024
By Lucy Diekmann
Are you an urban grower looking to improve the sustainability of your farm? If so, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) may be able to help you achieve your conservation goals. NRCS is a federal agency focused on implementing on-farm conservation across agricultural operations.
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UC Master Gardener Program of Riverside County: Article

Garden Views, 2024.07 - Jul/Aug 2024

July 31, 2024
In this issue: Pam Elias shares Master Gardeners at the Riverside Home and Backyard Show pp. 2-3; Janine Almanzor describes the UCR Botanic Gardens Twilight Tours pp. 3-5; In Memoriam: Nanci Nelson p. 5; Burt Boss answers kids questions about peanuts p.
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The Savvy Sage: Article

Tomato Trauma in Davisville

July 31, 2024
If you live in the California Central Valley and fancy yourself a summer vegetable gardener, you've probably tried your hand at growing tomatoes. And that's all types of tomatoes, from slicers, to cherries to heirlooms to beefsteak.
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