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Community Nutrition and Health

Community Education Specialists, Mary Maser and Margarita Schwarz, EFNEP Supervisor, Shirley SaladoVision for San Diego: Safe, healthy, financially secure families.
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Asian Citrus Psyllid Distribution and Management

An Interactive Website for Asian Citrus Psyllid Management Growers Commercial Citrus How will the citrus grower manage the pest and disease in commercial groves? The deadly huanglongbing (HLB) is spreading in California and threatens commercial citrus production.
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Office of Pesticide Information and Coordination

The Office of Pesticide Information and Coordination (OPIC), established in 1962, by the University of California’s Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR), coordinates and reviews University of California activities pertaining to pesticide research, experimentation, and use. 
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UCCE Master Gardeners of San Bernardino County

Who are UCCE Master Gardeners? UCCE Master Gardeners are trained volunteers who provide unbiased information to the public. Areas of expertise include drought-resistant sustainable landscapes and food production in home, community and school gardens.
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UCCE Master Food Preserver Program San Bernardino & Riverside County

Contribute to your community. Every year UCCE Master Food Preserver volunteers contribute several thousand hours of educational service helping keep our community safe and healthy. Enjoy working together with a great group of food enthusiasts. Gain excellent knowledge about preserving fresh produce.
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Kern County Hi 4-H

Kern County Hi 4-H is a social/leadership group open to ALL 4-H High School age youth, no matter what club you belong to. We open our enrollment once a year for new members to join.
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Hopland Research and Extension Center

The UC Hopland Research & Extension Center is a multi-disciplinary research and education facility in Californias north coast region. We are stewards of more than 5,300 acres of oak woodland, grassland, chaparral, and riparian environments.
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Statewide Wood Energy Team

The California Statewide Wood Energy Team (SWET) is a subgroup of the ad-hoc CA Forest Biomass Working Group. They work directly with wood energy businesses and community-led wood energy projects to provide expertise, technical assistance, and small grants.
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Drivers of Arthropod Diversity

January 16, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 You won't want to miss this UC Davis seminar on arthropods in landscapes by Stacy Philpott, professor of environmental studies at UC Santa Cruz.Philpott will speak on "Social, Local, and Landscape Drivers of Arthropod Diversity, Traits, and Networks in Urban Agroecosystems" at a seminar hosted by the…
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UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Soil Blocking for Seed Starting

Feb 1, 2026

Join UC Master Gardeners and you can get your hands dirty while learning how to make “soil blocks” – a method of starting seeds in cubes of compressed soil. This seed starting method eliminates the use of plastic pots and reduces the disruption of plant roots when transplanting.UC Master Gardener…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Study explores the relationship between Universal School Meal policies and student stigma

January 16, 2026
By Danielle Lee, Monica D Zuercher, Wendi Gosliner
Universal school meal policies allow all students to eat school meals at no cost, regardless of income, and have the potential to improve child nutrition and reduce stigma. However, there is limited evidence of the relationship between such policies and stigma. A new study published in the Journal…
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UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Event

Central Sierra: Amador County | Master Food Preserver| Bubbles & Brine: Adventures in Fermentation

Mar 21, 2026

Whether you are new to fermenting foods or a seasoned fermenter looking to refine your funky craft, this class offers a deep dive into the transformation of simple ingredients into culinary powerhouses. We will provide samples of every ferment demonstrated, giving you a firsthand look (and taste)…
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Selecting and Growing Citrus in Merced

Feb 14, 2026

UC Master Gardeners of Merced County presents "Selecting and Growing Citrus in Merced", a Public Workshop on Saturday, Feb 14th from 10am-12pm.Presenter: Maxwell Norton, UCCE Farm AdvisorTopics covered:-History of Citrus in the Valley-The Culture of Citrus: planting, watering, fertilizing, and pruning…
UC Master Gardeners of Merced County
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UC Master Gardeners of Amador County: Event

Valentine’s Day Rose Pruning Workshop

Feb 14, 2026

Valentine’s Day Rose Pruning WorkshopGive your garden (and yourself) some love this February 14thCome solo or bring a loved one!Join us for a hands-on class where you’ll learn:·       How and when to prune different types of roses·       Tools of…
UC Master Gardeners of Amador County
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January 2026 Rice Briefs Newsletter

January 16, 2026
By Sarah Marsh Janish
The February 2026 Rice Briefs newsletter highlights key updates in California rice production, including a review of the 2025 season, statewide variety trial results, guidance on stem rot monitoring, and emerging issues such as nutria spread and pyrethroid resistance in tadpole shrimp. It also provides weed…
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Water & Nitrogen Management Training & CropManage Hands-on Tutorial

Jan 20, 2026 - Jan 22, 2026

Click here to register, or scan the QR code below! SSJV Water Quality Coalitions are excited to offer a FREE one-day training event through their joint Management Practices Evaluation Program (SSJV MPEP). The training will be held in January 2026 at three convenient locations. It is designed to equip…
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