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Privacy and Information Security

In June 2010, President Mark Yudof convened the University of California (UC) Privacy and Information Security Steering Committee and charged it with reviewing existing privacy and information security policies, developing a new policy framework, and providing guidance to safeguard "protected" data.
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Money Talks

Money Talks is a hands-on, interactive, on-line program, available in English and Spanish. Our resources consist of colorful learner guides, comprehensive leader's guides, along with supplementary multimedia materials.
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UC Master Gardeners of Solano County

The Master Gardener Volunteer Program is a partnership among the University of California, USDA, county governments, and California residents. This program is an important outreach and public service arm of the UC's Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) direct at home gardeners.
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Livestock and Natural Resources

Morgan Doran Livestock & Natural Resources Advisor Napa, Solano, Yolo and Sacramento Counties The primary focus of my program is to disseminate research-based information that helps livestock producers make informed decisions on livestock and natural resource management.
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Pest Management

Rachael Long is an Emeritus Farm Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension in Yolo, Solano, and Sacramento Counties. She has statewide expertise in entomology, Integrated Pest Management, and pollination ecology for field crops production.
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Vegetable Crops

Patricia Lazicki, Farm Advisor for Vegetable Crops The Vegetable Crops Program fosters appropriate research and collects and disseminates relevant information to growers, processors and related industries in the California vegetable industry.
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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County

UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County are here to extend science-based horticultural information to county residents. We provide classes and events, have demonstration gardens, staff a help desk for questions, send a monthly tips and events email, and more.
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Avocado Pruning Workshop

June 10, 2026
By Ben A Faber
June 26, 2026, FRIDAY.  9:30 am - 11:30Come out to Moorpark to get a refresher on pruning avocados.  Apricot Lane Farm, 10700 Broadway. Follow signs south for the Garden Barn, Check in there.  There will be a tasting of avocados.  then we'll set to prune some trees, 5 different methods.To…
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Pollinator Habitat Program Webinar

Jun 26, 2026

The Pollinator Habitat Program webinar will provide a brief overview of the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Agricultural Resilience and Substantiality's Pollinator Habitat Program, a panel of participants, and Q&A.The  webinar will be on Friday, June 26 during Pollinator…
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UC Master Food Preserver Program of Orange County: Event

George Key Ranch: Summer Citrus Festival

Jun 13, 2026

Join OC Parks and OC Historical Commission for Summer Citrus Festival at George Key Ranch Historic Park! Tucked away in the city of Placentia, Key Ranch offers an authentic glimpse into Orange County’s agricultural past. The grounds include the historic home and museum, Verse Garden, orange grove and more…
UC Master Food Preserver Program of Orange County
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Our Garden Talk - 'Plants We Love', UC Master Gardeners favorite picks - OG2026

Oct 28, 2026

 'Plants We Love', UC Master Gardeners favorite picksMaster Gardeners will introduce you to the plants they love most—from succulents and perennials to annuals, veggies, and herbs—and you’re almost guaranteed to discover a new favorite to bring into your own garden.Presented by UC Master Gardeners
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Our Garden Talk - Turning Scraps into Soil: All-Year Composting - OG2026

Oct 21, 2026

Turning Scraps into Soil: All-Year CompostingDon't let your kitchen scraps go to waste while your garden sleeps—fall and winter are secretly ideal for building "black gold" for spring. Learn why cooler months offer unique advantages for successful composting and discover strategies that work even when…
UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County
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Our Garden Talk - Edimentals—Plants that are Ornamental & Edible - OG2026

Oct 14, 2026

Edimentals—Plants that are Ornamental & EdibleSome gardeners and garden clubs draw a sharp distinction between ornamental gardening and edible gardening. This talk celebrates the beauty of edible plants and explores which traditionally ornamental plants have edible components. Presented by Jim…
UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County
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UC Master Gardener Program of Yolo County: Event

GARDENING ADVENTURES: All About Garlic

Sep 11, 2026

Join a UC Master Gardener of Yolo County for this month program All About Garlic.  The Gardening Adventures program at the Woodland Community and Senior Center (2001 East St.) is a free, monthly gardening and plant education series tailored for older adults. Hosted in partnership with the UC Master…
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