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UC Organic Agriculture Institute: Event

Preventative Organic Pest Management

Jan 13, 2026

Preventative Organic Pest Management by Gina Colfer, Sustainable Solutions Agronomy Manager for Organics at Wilbur- EllisPart of the 6th Annual Organic Agriculture Seminar Series for Growers where each week you'll hear from a guest speaker for a 30-minute presentation followed by questions from the listeners…
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UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Article

It's Rose Pruning Time

January 11, 2026
By Cathrin Callas
 January and February are the ideal months for pruning roses, before new growth emerges. Using clean and sharp pruners, remove dead, damaged, diseased and crossing canes, and canes thinner than a pencil. Make clean cuts slightly above a bud that points toward the outside of the plant. The amount of…
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FAQs

IndexWhat is organic certification?What land can be certified?What if I own a small operation?How do I get started?Who are organic certifiers?What is an Organic System Plan (OSP)?How do I prepare for an inspection?How do I renew my certification?Are there resources or templates I can use in the certification…
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Ten Steps to Organic Certification

 Estas viendo esta pagina en ingles. Si deseas verla en español, haz presiona aqui. Operations in California that want to call their product organic need to register with the CDFA State Organic Program (SOP) and comply with USDA National Organic Program (NOP) regulations. Farmers who make more…
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International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralist Logo featuring herding people with domestic and wildlife
Livestock and Range: Event

North American Regional Women Pastoralist Gathering Registration and Event Information

Feb 7, 2026

2026 brings a unique opportunity with two International Year designations by the United Nations - the International Year of the Women Farmer and Rancher as well as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists.  The intersection of the two years aligns with a Global Gathering of pastoralist…
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International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralist Logo featuring herding people with domestic and wildlife
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North American Regional Women Pastoralist Gathering Speakers

 Sarah King, Keynote Speaker Sarah King is a rancher and the Executive Director of the Altar Valley Conservation Alliance. Sarah and her husband, Joe, manage their family's cattle ranch in southern Arizona. They have two kids who are the 5th generation to live on the Anvil Ranch…
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UC Master Gardeners of Tulare and Kings County: Article

There's Still Time to Plant Berries

January 10, 2026
By Michelle Le Strange
 With this cold winter weather, one has a hard time wanting to go outside and dig in the garden, but that is exactly what we should be doing. Bare-root planting season is in full swing: roses, fruit trees, asparagus, rhubarb, but let's not forget the berries. Most likely, you'll need to shop for berries…
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UCCE Master Food Preservers of Fresno, Madera, and Merced: Event

Honey Orange Slices Workshop (Madera)

Jan 16, 2026

Need ideas for all of that extra back yard citrus? Join our Master Food Preserver team for a hands on workshop learning how to can your oranges while they are fresh and ripe. 
UCCE Master Food Preservers of Fresno, Madera, and Merced
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2026 UCCE South Sacramento Valley Almond Grower Meeting (JPG 289 KB)
Cooperative Extension, Sutter-Yuba Counties: Event

2026 UCCE South Sacramento Valley Almond Grower Meeting

Jan 29, 2026

2026 UCCE South Sacramento Valley Almond Grower Meeting January 29, 2026 | 8:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Arbuckle Golf Club, 5918 Hillgate Rd, Arbuckle UC Cooperative Extension hosts a half-day almond grower meeting covering pest management, nutrient management, regulatory updates, and current research. PCA and CCA…
Cooperative Extension, Sutter-Yuba Counties
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