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Monterey variety strawberries at Macdoel Oct 29. Photo courtesy Doug Thomas, Crown Nursery
Strawberries and Caneberries: Article

Update on Nursery Chill Oct 29

October 31, 2020
By Mark P Bolda
One can see here from the picture kindly provided by Doug Thomas of Crown Nursery that the cold of late is having an effect.
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A naturalist from the Hopland CCC course holds a willow branch
UC Environmental Stewards Blog: Article

Why Do We Need Naturalists?

October 30, 2020
A colleague recently posed a rhetorical question, Why do we need naturalists? It gets to the question, Why is the UC California Naturalist program important?
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Cheryl Wilen, UCCE integrated pest management advisor emeritus

Cheryl Wilen honored for "Outstanding Contribution to Agriculture"

October 30, 2020
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Original source: UC ANR Employee News CAPCA honors Wilen for "Outstanding Contribution to Agriculture" Cheryl Wilen, UCCE integrated pest management advisor emeritus for San Diego, Orange and Los Angeles counties, received the 2020 Outstanding Contribution to Agriculture award by the California Asso...
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These three jack o'lanterns represent a butterfly, bee and dragonfly. They were among Halloween decorations at the Bohart Museum of Entomology's annual Halloween parties. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Happy (Bee, Butterfly, Dragonfly) Halloween!

October 30, 2020
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
The Bohart Museum of Entomology at the University of California, Davis, won't be the site of a Halloween party this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic precautions. But oh, the memories! "Friends of the Bohart" annually host the fun-filled event.
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Blog - Forest Research and Outreach : Article

New research identifies UCCE disaster management needs

October 30, 2020
By Susan D Kocher
Californians have been dealing with wildfires, the pandemic, power shutdowns, excessive heat and drought, sometimes all at the same time. In every county, UC Cooperative Extension is there to assist community members.
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Nitrogen Management Webinar

Nitrogen Management in Small Grains Webinar November 6th

October 30, 2020
Join UCCE's Grain Cropping Systems Specialist, Mark Lundy next week (11 a.m. on November 6th, 2020) for a presentation on nitrogen management in California Small Grains (hosted by the California Wheat Commission and Golden State Grains). Dr.
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From left, UCCE small-farm team members Jesus Ontiveros Barajas, Marianna Castiaux and Jacob Roberson distributed COVID-19 safety kits to small-scale farmers in Fresno County. Photo by Carmen Mendoza
ANR Employee News: Article

New research identifies UCCE disaster management needs

October 30, 2020
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Californians have been dealing with wildfires, the pandemic, power shutdowns, excessive heat and drought, sometimes all at the same time. In every county, UC Cooperative Extension is there to assist community members.
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Gerry Spinelli
ANR Employee News: Article

Names in the News

October 30, 2020
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Spinelli named UCCE horticulture advisor Gerardo Spinelli joined UC Cooperative Extension in San Diego County as a production horticulture advisor on Oct. 12, 2020. He will work with nurseries, floriculture and controlled environment plant production.
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Champions
Healthy Central Sierra: Article

Celebrating Local Farms this Farm to School Month

October 30, 2020
October has been National Farm to School month, and in the Central Sierra we thank all of the many community champions who help to connect students with local foods and agricultural education.
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