Ongoing research

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Outdoor Salad Bar - photos by Al Alvarado
Under the Solano Sun: Article

A Follow-Up to My Last Blog (Winter Veggie Escape)

November 15, 2021
We are finally entering the fall season! I love the summer, but also love to experience the changing of seasons, especially Fall... with the cool, crisp air and the opportunity to wear my favorite scarves that are beautiful shades of orange, red, yellow, and brown.
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Central Sierra Livestock & Natural Resources: Article

Placer RCD Horse Property Workshop

November 15, 2021
The Placer Resource Conservation District is hosting a horse property workshop in Auburn on December 4. Details attached! Thank you.
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CBWCD Mulch Study Group
UCCE Master Gardeners of San Bernardino County Blogs: Article

Spotlight on UCCE Master Gardener of San Bernardino County Irene Yanez

November 14, 2021
By Janet S Hartin
Why did you decide to apply to the UCCE Master Gardener program in San Bernardino County? I decided to become a UCCE Master Gardener because I was interested in improving my knowledge in pesticide -free food production.
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Strawberries and Caneberries: Article

A Comment on Passive versus Active Approaches in Guiding Research Efforts

November 14, 2021
By Mark P Bolda
Most people would agree that science is a powerful tool to solve problems and offers much to bring about betterment in the material life of humanity generally speaking. However, my thesis here is that science is most effective when it is actively directed, rather than passively.
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A potato bug, aka Jerusalem cricket, at UC Davis. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

One Potato, Two Potato, Three Potato...Four

November 12, 2021
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
One potato, two potato, three potato...four... Well, make that "one potato bug, two potato bugs, three potato bugs...four." The potato bug, also known as a Jerusalem cricket, seems to be everywhere in the Bay Area after the heavy rains.
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Monterey County: Article

4-H Leader's Council November 16th meeting 2021

November 12, 2021
Dear members of the Monterey County 4-H Leaders Council, On Tuesday, November 16th the 4-H Leaders Council will hold its monthly meeting at 7pm. The location will be at the Spreckels Memorial Building. All 4-H families are invited to attend and take part in the councils discussion and planning.
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