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UCCE Central Sierra Agriculture: Article

Moringa Oleifera (Miracle tree)

September 24, 2025
By Hardeep Singh
Moringa known as a “miracle tree,” is fast growing, drought tolerant plant native to India and now widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions around the world, including parts of California. It could be grown in USDA zones 9b and warmer and is successfully cultivated in the Central Valley by Hmong…
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pruning salvia
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Event

How to Autumn Prune Your Non-Woody Plants

Nov 1, 2025

Program: This immediately useful learning experience begins with Master Gardener and Master Pruner Susan Pearson talking about the considerations in pruning (mostly) non-woody shrubs (think Salvia) before their winter resting time. She will discuss when to prune, how to prune and what tools to use. She will…
UC Marin Master Gardeners
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Farmers and families
Grown in Marin: Event

Recognize and Respond to Mental Health Crisis in the Farming Community

Oct 10, 2025

What is QPR? QPR training teaches laypeople and professionals to recognize and respond to mental health crises using the approach of Question, Persuade and Refer.To attend this training participants must be 18 years of age or older.In this 1.5-hour QPR training, we will provide:Information on the unique…
Grown in Marin
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compost pile
Grown in Marin: Event

Compost Field Day

Oct 15, 2025

Want to know more about how compost is made? Come to watch the whole process, learn about different types of compost, and hear all about the values and potential risks of compost.What are the feedstocks? What critical processing questions? How can you optimize food safety and build proper management and…
Grown in Marin
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food sustainability
Grown in Marin: Event

Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Food & Sustainability

Oct 9, 2025

Dr. Helen Traill, lecturer in political economy and sustainability at the University of Glasgow, will host three speakers as they present on key topics and answer questions about interdisciplinary perspectives on food and sustainability.  Presentations:  Dr. Rebecca Sandover - Sustainable Food…
Grown in Marin
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UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County: Page

Friendly Inclusive Gardens (FIG)

Friendly Inclusive GardeningUnder the umbrella of the UC Master Gardener Program of San Diego County, FIG (Friendly Inclusive Gardening) will provide ADA-accessible information and knowledge related to community, school, and home gardeners for enthusiasts of all ages and abilities to work independently in…
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Livestock & Range: Article

Central Coast Rangeland Coalition Fall 2025 Workshop

September 24, 2025
By Fadzayi E Mashiri
Thursday, October 16, 8am-4pmRSVP by October 2nd or earlier to confirm your spotSpace is limited, $40Registration Link: https://link.ucanr.edu/ccrc2025fall Carpooling is encouraged as the number of vehicles allowed on the field site may be limited.Brush BustingReclaiming and Maintaining Grasslands…
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