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4-H in Santa Barbara County

The University of California 4-H Youth Development Program promotes hands-on, experiential learning for all youth ages 5-19. Youth members and adult volunteers from all backgrounds and locations are welcome.
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UC ANR Small Farms Network

University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Small Farms Advisors and program staff serve as an information hub connecting small-scale farms to research and education resources of the University of California.
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LANDSCAPE LUSH

Use water conservatively Build and maintain soil health Eliminate non-storm run-off to storm drains Use plants appropriate for their space, use, and climate Minimize green waste to the landfill Provide food and shelter for beneficial wildlife Minimize chemical fertilizers and pesticides in the envir...
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Community Nutrition and Health

Teach nutrition education to youth and families. Provide nutrition tools and information to make healthier food choices. Train teachers and community organizations to use our nutrition curriculum. Offer training to volunteers to prepare food safely at community events.
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Forestry Research and Outreach

University of California Cooperative Extension forestry is dedicated to extending the resources of the University of California to residents and landowners to help them solve natural resources problems. This website contains information, resources, and publications about how to steward forestland in…
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UCCE Humboldt - Del Norte Counties

The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) is dedicated to improving the quality of life for Californians by developing and delivering research-based information in agriculture and natural resources, and by supporting healthy families and communities.
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CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE Placer/Nevada

CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE Placer/Nevada Counties provides comprehensive, hands-on nutrition education as well as produce tastings, gardening, physical activity, and cooking activities to qualifying schools, youth organizations, and adult groups.
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Homeowner's Wildfire Mitigation Guide

Information on this website was compiled by individuals at the University of California, Berkeley, and is based on the results from laboratory fire tests, observations made during post-fire assessments and input from those who are involved in firefighting.
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The Savvy Sage: Article

The Monarch Butterfly: A Pollinator that Galvanized an Army

December 19, 2025
 Article by Kathy Polkinghorn - When I applied to become a UC Master Gardener in 2015 after a few years of retirement, I was not sure what to expect. Although my career took me in a different direction, I had a midwestern farm family background and a lifelong affinity for plants. As a child, I…
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UC Master Gardeners of Humboldt & Del Norte Counties: Article

Save the Date, 2026 Master Gardener Presentations

December 19, 2025
Save the Date. Check back for additional information and registration details mid-January 2026.                                                            …
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Cooperative Extension, Sutter-Yuba Counties: Event

Beef Cattle Health Series

Jan 6, 2026

Estimating Worm Burden for Improved Deworming StrategiesJanuary 6, 2026Join UC Cooperative Extension and UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine for this informative session focused on estimating internal parasite (worm) burden in livestock to support more effective and targeted deworming strategies. Dr. Gaby…
Cooperative Extension, Sutter-Yuba Counties
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UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County: Event

Do Plants Know Math: Unwinding the Story of Plant Spirals

Jan 22, 2026

Join our speaker Dr. Christophe Golé, Professor of Mathematical Sciences at Smith College to talk  about the mathematical patterns in plants.  He is a co-author of "Do Plants Know Math?: Unwinding the Story of Plant Spirals, from Leonardo da Vinci to Now" by  Stephane Douady, Jacques Dumais,…
UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County
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Bug Bytes newsletter, 2025 in Review

UC Davis Department Newsletter in Review

December 19, 2025
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 The UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology today published its 2025 "News in Review," with a message from the administration--Joanna Chiu, professor and department chair, and Rachel Vannette, professor and vice chair--and featuring highlights of the year."We recognize our roots," the…
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Names in the News

December 19, 2025
Anderson Safre joined UC ANR on Dec. 1 as a UC Cooperative Extension specialist and Lydia Tymon joined UC ANR on Oct. 1 as the new UCCE environmental horticulture advisor serving San Bernardino and Riverside counties.
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Shasta County: Article

Volume 6, Issue 1 - January 2017 Northern California Ranch Update

December 19, 2025
In this Issue:   2015-16 Northern California Winter Pasture Experience Varies   Using a Cow to Plant Bur Clover   Grass Tetany   Medusahead Seed Suppression with Milestone Herbicide   Methods of Selenium Supplementation for Beef Cattle & Associated Weight…
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Napa Master Gardener Column: Article

I Love a Clone

December 19, 2025
By Penny Pawl, UC Master Gardener of Napa County.  My fellow Master Gardener Gayle Nelson is having a love affair with her new cloner.  A tray of 20 gardenia cuttings produced roots in 4 weeks.  A cloner is a machine that uses hydroponic methods to encourage cuttings to produce roots. …
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Shasta County: Article

Volume 6, Issue 2 - August 2017 Northern California Ranch Update

December 19, 2025
In this Issue:   Blackberry Management   Managing Mint in Irrigated Pasture in California   Rotary Wiper Control of Smutgrass in Irrigated Pasture   Consumption of Mineral by Yearling Cattle Grazing Annual Range and Irrigated Pasture   Alleviating Worries for…
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