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Hi all, You are invited to an informational meeting of the Junior Livestock Committee on Tuesday, February 6, at 6:00 p.m. in the Livestock Office at Santa Cruz Fairgrounds. Current members of the committee and those interested in joining are urged to attend.

Census of Agriculture response deadline one week away WASHINGTON, Jan. 29, 2018 The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) reminds our nation's farmers and ranchers that the deadline for the 2017 Census of Agriculture is one week away.

The 2018 ANR Distinguished Service Awards for UCCE Academics are open for nominations. The awards are sponsored by UC Agriculture and Natural Resources and Academic Assembly Council.

South Coast Research and Extension Center Cherimoya Taste Testing The South Coast Research and Extension Center hosted over (250) visitors coming from all over California attending the annual Cherimoya Tasting on January 19, 2018.

Last night was our continuing education class for Master Food Preservers. It was well attended, informative and entertaining. Master Food Preserver (MFP) Laura Simpson ran last night's show-she talked to us about Smoking Meats.

Attached is a brochure for University of Californias 2018 Golden State Dairy Management Conference, March 29-30 in Stockton, CA! Our speaker line-up includes University of California Farm Advisors, Specialists, and Dairy Faculty on topics relevant to California dairying.

If you are growing any crops, rural or urban, please be sure to fill out the the Census of Agriculture. This census counts farms and ranches and those who operate them.

March 29-30, 2018 UCCE San Joaquin County Ag Center Stockton, CA...

Weeds can be a real nuisance in gardens and landscapes, and even during the colder winter months, some kinds of weeds continue to grow and thrive. These are called winter annual weeds. Most weeds are classified as annuals, biennials, or perennials.

Good morning ANR! Please see the message below and help get the word to your farmers on the importance of filling out the Census of Agriculture.