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UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia)

The UC Weed Science group is an interdisciplinary collaboration that fosters research in weed management and facilitates distribution of associated knowledge for the benefit of agriculture and for the preservation of natural resources. We are University of California Cooperative Extension Specialists,…
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millions of yellow flowers in a superbloom at Jepson Prairie Preserve in Dixon, Ca.
Under the Solano Sun: Article

March Miku

March 13, 2026
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Haiku by Mike GuntherMarch winds blow warm airSpring gives new life to plantsTake in a super bloom Banner photo: "Jepson Prairie Preserve" by Native Orchids is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.
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UC Master Food Preserver: Page

Statewide Helpline

Answer to this month's trivia question: C) Dehydration   .... evidence of its use dating back to 12,000 BCE in the Middle East. Do you have food safety or food preservation-related questions? Fill out this survey to receive a response from UC Master Food Preserver Volunteers.Below is a list of…
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Eastern Sierra Community and Economy: Article

Volunteering Commitment Changes

March 13, 2026
By Dustin W Blakey
Volunteers are essential to Cooperative Extension programs. Over the past few years I have been reflecting on some challenges facing our office’s programs such as 4-H and Master Gardeners that have emerged since the Covid-19 Pandemic. It feels more difficult to rely on volunteers, and certainly our…
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CA State Fair Blue Ribbon
UC Master Food Preservers of Sacramento County: Event

Save the Date! Canning for Competition 101

May 20, 2026

Branch Center Kitchen, 4145 Branch Center, Sacramento, CA, 95827
UC Master Food Preservers of Sacramento County
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EFNEP Training RequirementTraining TypeHow OftenProcurement Card TrainingBefore receiving card and annuallyLiving the UC ANR Principles of CommunityOnceRoots to Results: An Overview of the Cooperative Extension SystemOnceUC Cyber Security Awareness FundamentalsAnnuallyUC Workplace Violence Prevention…
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Grapes
UCCE Central Sierra: Event

Central Sierra: Foothill Grape Day - Market & Business Strategies

Apr 9, 2026

Join UC Cooperative Extension Farm Advisors for Grape Day 2026Join us for the opportunity to connect, learn, and share ideas with your local grape and wine community and local organizations! This year’s program will focus on marketing innovation, branding, business development, and sale strategies, and will…
UCCE Central Sierra
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Event

Composting and Mulching, uec

Nov 14, 2026

Who knew your kitchen scraps and yard debris could improve your soil? It's called composting, which not only improves your soil but helps you save water. Learn about how to set up a system that works for you. Also, learn about mulch and its many benefits, including weed suppression and reduced water use.
UC Master Gardeners of Placer County
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Event

Extraordinary Japanese Maples, Loomis

Nov 14, 2026

Learn about the large variety of Japanese maples and their cultivars and similar small maples such as the Fullmoon maples from Japan. This presentation will cover how to select the right cultivar/variety, the specific care needed at the time of planting, and what maintenance is required to keep them thriving…
UC Master Gardeners of Placer County
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UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Event

Firescaping: Get Ahead and Slow the Spread! Lincoln Library

Oct 17, 2026

Learn about defensible space landscaping, Firescaping: get ahead and slow the spread!  There is a way to organize your landscape and maintain your garden that will help create defensible space around your home.  We’ll discuss what the research is telling us about the best practices we can implement…
UC Master Gardeners of Placer County
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