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California farmers overall recognize the theoretical benefits that might come from implementing basic soil health management principles, but they lack concrete information and experience on how to actually use these principles at their farms and they also are in general, not currently implementing t...

We are excited to announce the UCCE Stanislaus County Master Gardener Program's SECOND online class is now available on our new YouTube Channel! Native Pollinator Gardening in Your Backyard was recorded on May 26, 2020.

As many people you know have turned to baking during quarantine, it is likely that ingredients such as flour will continue to be in high demand. While you may be tempted to stock up when you find these ingredients, you should also consider how to properly store your ingredients to prevent pests.

Honey bee geneticist Robert E. Page Jr., UC Davis distinguished emeritus professor, will comment on whether bee sting therapy might have a role in COVID-19 treatment when he briefly addresses the UC Davis-based Third COVID-19 Symposium on Wednesday, June 3 via Zoom and YouTube.

Could bee sting therapy possibly have a role in COVID-19 treatment? Maybe. Maybe not. Should in-depth, scientific research be launched? Yes, say a trio of researchers in an article published in sciencedirect.com.

Doug Arnold is 100% home-grown and has been a UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) San Bernardino County Master Gardener in the High Desert since 1997. Doug and his wife have lived in the High Desert since 1982. He enjoys DIY projects, such as building raised bed gardens.

Dear Colleagues, I'd like to take a moment to acknowledge the wave of emotions we are all feeling. Our nation has been shaken by the tragic death of yet another unarmed Black man, George Floyd.

Dear Colleagues, I'd like to take a moment to acknowledge the wave of emotions we are all feeling. Our nation has been shaken by the tragic death of yet another unarmed Black man, George Floyd.

Attached is the 4-H RoundUp for the months of June & July 2020.

June brings an abundance of early stone fruits to California markets, and plums are one of the most widely available and diverse types of stone fruits available. Plums come in many different colors, from purple to yellow to green, and tend to have tart skins and sweet flesh.