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This fact sheet provides practical guidance for youth and adult volunteers involved in poultry production on how to recognize, prevent, and respond to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). It offers clear, practical guidance on recognizing symptoms, implementing effective biosecurity practices, and…

Agricultores y ganaderos participaron en encuestas realizadas por investigadores de la Universidad de CaliforniaEl cambio climático es una realidad que ha empujado, poco a poco, a los ganaderos y agricultores de California a adoptar estrategias y hacer ajustes en sus operaciones para reducir los efectos de…

by Sherida Phibbs, UCCE Master Food PreserverQuestion: I know what I am about to ask is not safe canning, and I am not planning on doing it. I just want to know the science behind it. If I make relish from fresh cucumbers with vinegar and sugar, and put lemon in it to increase the acidity – what is the…

By Sherida Phibbs, UCCE Master Food Preserver The Benefits of Atmospheric Steam Canning vs. Boiling Water CanningHome food preservation has seen a resurgence in recent years, with many turning to traditional methods to ensure food security and reduce waste. Among the tools available, the atmospheric…

 by Linda Driver, UCCE Master Food PreserverPRESERVED LEMONSPreserved lemons are a staple in North African and Middle Eastern cooking, prized for their intense citrus flavor and unique tangy-salty punch. This simple recipe uses just lemons and salt, but a few weeks of fermentation transforms them into a…

Blog by Peter WilsonI began the Wilson Flock of Cluckers after a family reunion in Kauai, HI, in July of 2013. By August, I had baby chicks arriving. I began researching the best way to raise chickens naturally. I…

En un estado como California, donde la agricultura es pilar de la economía, es fácil suponer que nuestros programas educativos llegan a todas las personas que trabajan la tierra. Pero durante mucho tiempo, un grupo esencial ha sido ignorado: los trabajadores del campo.Por eso el reciente seminario presentado…

In a state like California, where agriculture is a pillar of the economy, it’s easy to assume that our educational programs reach everyone who works the land. But for far too long, one essential group has been overlooked: farmworkers.That’s why the recent webinar led by Katherine Jarvis-Shean and a team of…