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In a growing number of communities, food policy councils (also called food system alliances) have emerged to address gaps in local policies that focus on food. Most communities have transportation, housing or land use policies, but food policies are frequently missing.

Attention Pest Management Professionals! Are you looking for continuing education units (CEUs) to complete your renewal application this year for the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR)?

March 14, 2019 in Del Rey (Fresno County) See attached agenda and RSVP information...

By T. Eric Nightingale, U.C. Master Gardener of Napa County Spring is around the corner, ready to bring new opportunities to spend time in our gardens. While many of us find this thought exhilarating, some prefer to spend their time in other ways.

Spring Almond Nutrient and Water Management Field Day Tuesday, March 26, 2019 Chico, CA 8:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Please join us on Tuesday, March 26th from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to participate in talks and rotating sessions on best water and nutrient management practices.

Reposted from UC Berkeley Public Affairs The passalid beetle's unique gut architecture helps it transform decaying wood into energy-rich materials.

Here are a few announcements from UC Cooperative Extension. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me with any questions. 1.

It's that time of year again. The UC Master Gardeners of Solano County are going to be at Home Depot in Fairfield, to answer any gardening questions you may have. If you are new to our area Home Depot is located at 2121 Cadenasso Dr., next to Target.

Congratulations to Steve Feher, Butte College, and a fine list of conference participants for the excellent Biochar Workshop. Good to see a lot of people from within and outside of California that work on biochar given a chance to speak and interact.

Assistant professor positions in soil biogeochemistry and soil health that would touch on biochar-related areas have opened up at the University of Missouri. For more information search: http://hrs.missouri.