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Strawberry picking in Santa Cruz, CA
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Santa Cruz County

Welcome to UC Cooperative Extension of Santa Cruz CountyFor over a century, the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) has improved the natural resources of Santa Cruz County by providing knowledge based on sound science in various fields. The programs offered by UCCE encompass a wide range of…
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Santa Clara County Cooperative Extension

WelcomeUniversity of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) is the local link that connects Santa Clara County residents directly to the powerful research, expertise, and information of the UC system. Our local programs deliver science-based solutions and outreach—powered by dedicated volunteers—to address…
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Agave Workshop Group
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UC Cooperative Extension San Diego County

Welcome UC Cooperative Extension San Diego connects local needs with the power of UC research. Our county-based team lives and works in the communities we serve, delivering practical, science-based solutions across the region.We support San Diego farmers with efficient growing practices, pest and…
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UCCE 4-H Program of El Dorado County

Welcome to the El Dorado County 4-H Program, we have nearly 400 youth enrolled in local 4-H programs and over 100 adult volunteers engaging youth in varied learning experiences. There are seven clubs in the county.
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Goldspotted Oak Borer

Goldspotted Oak Borer (GSOB) Agrilus auroguttatus is an invasive pest contributing to the on-going oak tree mortality occurring on federal, state, private, and local Native American lands in many areas of San Diego County.
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UCCE Quagga and Zebra Mussel Research and Extension

Two invasive mussel species pose a threat to the environment and water supply in California. The quagga mussel, Driessena bugensis, and zebra mussel, Driessena polymorpha, were detected in California water bodies in 2007 and 2008. Together, the are also known as invasive Eurasian mussels.
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Hills and Fog
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UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo

The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) is your local link to research, information, and expertise for the University of California. Instead of teaching students in classrooms, UCCE advisors, academics, educators and staff work directly with people in San Luis Obispo County.
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Assessing water quality & conservation attitudes

Summary: Water supplies are critical to urban populations in southern California. These supplies and the associated ecosystems are impacted by residents' decisions with respect to water conservation, pollution prevention, and landscape plants.
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Completed projects

Completed Projects Estimating soil nitrogen mineralization for fertilizer management Due to high groundwater nitrate concentrations, California growers are facing increasing pressure to improve nitrogen use efficiency in crop production to reduce nitrate leaching.
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Metagenomic analysis of groundwater wells

Summary: California uses approximately 15 billion gallons of groundwater per day, more than any other state in the United States. Currently, groundwater accounts for about half of Californias water supply.
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