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California 4-H Foundation

THE CALIFORNIA 4-H FOUNDATION ENABLES YOU TO PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR HEART IS. As the recognized support group of the University of California 4-H Youth Development Program, the California 4-H Foundation generates investment in young people who are addressing the big issues facing California.
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Zoom at UC ANR

Zoom Best Practices Avoid Zoom bombers Manage Participants Avoiding Zoom fatigue (pdf) Zoom Basics Zoom training resources UC ANR guide to giving a better Webinar Advanced Zoom Settings The Chief Information Officers of the University of California are very aware and concerned that Zoom is experienc...
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Livestock, Range and Natural Resources

Livestock Quick Links Want to know about zoning and space requirements for livestock in your area? Visit your county's ordinance page or contact your local zoning office for assistance. Fresno County Zoning Ordinance is here. Madera County Zoning Ordinance is here.
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Amador County Farm Day

Each year, Amador County Farm Day hosts nearly 400 students to teach and show them the diversity of products that are made from agriculture. Students spend the day learning about farms, ranches, and how food gets to the table.
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Coyote Cacher

Dear Coyote Cacher, Coyote Cacher is part of a research project with the University of California Cooperative Extension that aims to collect more information on coyote encounters in California.
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UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin

Master Gardeners are community members who have been trained under the direction of the University of California Cooperative Extension. Each volunteer has completed more than 50 hours of formal classroom training.
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Western IPM Bed Bug Work Group

Western Bed Bug Work Group This Bed Bug Work Group is sponsored by the Western IPM Center. IPM, integrated pest management, is a process used to solve pest problems while minimizing risks to people and the environment.
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Livestock and Range

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Strawberries and Caneberries: Article

Downy mildew in blackberry

April 1, 2026
By Mark P Bolda, Yu-Chen Wang
Blackberry growers should note that the moderate rains taking place in ambient temperatures of 65 to 75 degrees F as is common in February and March on the Central Coast are excellent conditions for outbreaks of downy mildew. Downy mildew is caused by the fungal pathogen Peronospora sparsa. …
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UC Master Gardeners • Napa County: Event

Tomato Plant Sale and Education Event

Apr 11, 2026

Join the UC Master Gardeners of Napa County for their annual tomato sale. All plants grown locally by the UC Master Gardeners of Napa County. Also make sure to check out our Education Tables and talk to our Tomato Pros about your new plants! Plants $5 each.Cash or Check Only.  No electronic…
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Archive Nut, Prune and Olive Programs

NOTE: This webpage contains archived digital materials published or created by the Tulare County Cooperative Extension that are not digitally accessible. NewslettersIn-a-Nutshell - Nut CultureDried Plum News - Prune CultureOlive Notes - Olive Culture  Newsletter Articles:  …
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UC Master Gardeners of Merced County: Article

Garden To-Dos: April 2026

April 1, 2026
By Allison Plagenza
By Pat Shay, UC Master Gardener of Merced CountyIt’s the time of the year we’ve all been waiting for, right!? Warmer temps, so we can start planting. Loads of marked up catalogs and seed packets ready for use. A couple of bags of fresh potting soil to start the seeds and pot up starts either from our own…
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UC Master Gardeners • Napa County: Event

Earth Day Festival 2026

Apr 18, 2026

Celebrate Napa's Earth Day Festival with Master Gardeners!Saturday, April 18, 11:00am - 4:00pmOxbow Commons, Downtown NapaFree Admission! Food & Entertainment! Educational Info & Activities! Napa Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer your questions and share scientifically researched…
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Fire Season Ready: Free Chipping & Wildfire Resource Fair in Shasta County

April 1, 2026
By Camila Quintana Del Carpio
The Shasta County Fire Safe Council (SFCS) is providing a no-cost chipper service to Shasta County residents to help homeowners in reducing hazardous fuels and improving defensible space within 100 feet around their homes and outbuildings. The chart below has enrollment deadlines for different Shasta County…
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Spring Cleaning: Where Indoor Pests Could Be Hiding

April 1, 2026
By Lindsey Hack
Spring has arrived! Along with warmer weather and blooming flowers (and seasonal allergies for some of us!), you may have also noticed more insects and spiders roaming your home. If these unwanted houseguests have you thinking about cleaning and clearing up some clutter, join the UC IPM Urban & Community…
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Prepare transplants for the hot summer ahead

April 1, 2026
Weather forecasters are predicting a gradual shift beginning this month of the La Niña weather pattern in the Pacific Ocean to an El Niño pattern, with warmer temperatures and little if no rainfall in the Central Valley for most of 2026.  We may well have already received all of the rainfall for this…
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