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Climate Smart Agriculture: Article

Healthy Soils and SWEEP Updates

September 7, 2023
By Caddie Bergren
Many growers have been asking for updates on upcoming SWEEP and Healthy Soils application rounds. Good news! CDFA has announced that both programs will be open for new applications this fall 2023. We still do not know exact dates, but CDFA did release draft grant proposals for both programs.
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Preservation Notes - San Joaquin Master Food Preservers: Article

Score Big on Food Safety at Your Football Season Tailgate Party

September 7, 2023
Football season is back, and that means it's time for tailgate parties! Whether you're cheering for your favorite team at the stadium or hosting a watch party in your backyard, one thing is for sure: food will be a big part of the celebration.
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Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Defoliated Sycamore Trees?

September 7, 2023
By Belinda Messenger-Sikes
Have you been seeing a lot of defoliated sycamore trees recently? Sparse foliage and early leaf drop on sycamore trees might be due to anthracnose. The cool, wet spring in many parts of California provided the perfect conditions for this disease.
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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Soil Biodiversity Report

September 7, 2023
By Ben A Faber
CDFA has released a report on Belowground Biodiversity which provides targeted recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders to enhance soil health and conserve biodiversity, which plays an important role in climate resilience and food production.
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San Franciso Sutro Park by Brenda Altman
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Climate Change- Fight Back, Plant a Tree!

September 7, 2023
Hot July, hottest Yet Climate change, you bet Throw your hands in the air Politicians don't seem to care. Carbon Sequestration by way of trees It's my choice to be carbon free.
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Youth Development Insights: Article

The Benefits of Volunteering

September 6, 2023
By JoLynn C Miller
The Benefits of Volunteering Volunteering with 4-H can be a rewarding experience that not only helps young people but also benefits the volunteers themselves.
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UC Cooperative Extension Trinity County: Article

Cloverleaf September 2023

September 6, 2023
This issue contains: Trinity 4-H Events 2023-2024 Enrollment for 2023-2024 Trinity 4-H Council Meetings 2023-2024 2023 Trinity Co Fair Junior Livestock Show Winners Article on 2023 Trinity Co Fair Livestock Auction 2023 4-H Scholarships for Higher Education 4-H Shooting Sports Leader…
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