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UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Event

Food Preservation Basics: Jams and Jellies - Online! 

Aug 20, 2025

Preserving the summer harvest is fun, easy and safe when you know how to make jams and jellies. This online class will teach you a variety of recipes and techniques including boiling water and steam canning. UC Master Food Preserver volunteers will walk you through the science and art of preserving these…
UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra
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Santa Cruz Forests Update: Article

ISHB Science and Strategy Convening Draws Land Managers, Scientists, and Decision Makers to Felton

July 30, 2025
By Brian Woodward
In response to the identification of a new species of invasive shothole borer (ISHB) for the western United States, the “Greater Shothole Borer” (Euwallacea interjectus), in Felton late last year, the University of California (UC) Cooperative Extension and partners at UC Davis and the County of Santa Cruz…
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UC Master Gardeners of Orange County: Page

Vermicomposting & Vermiculture - Orange County

About two-thirds of the waste stream is made up of organic materials, including paper and food waste. While paper can often be recycled, food waste has fewer useful disposal options besides composting. One effective method is vermicomposting, which uses worms to recycle kitchen scraps.  This method…
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Emily Jane Freed smiles in a field of thyme at Jacobs Farm/del Cabo, Inc. in Santa Cruz County
Food Blog: Article

New director to elevate UC Cooperative Extension impact on Central Coast

July 30, 2025
By Michael Hsu
Emily Jane Freed began as UC Cooperative Extension area director for Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties in June. She brings experience in agriculture issues, logistics and emergency services administration and she aims to help UCCE academics provide even greater benefit to local communities.
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

Suisun Marsh

July 30, 2025
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog by Nancy ForrestA few weeks ago, we took the Suisun City representatives on a boat trip through Suisun Marsh. The marsh is the largest continuous brackish water wetland on the West Coast. Fresh water from the Sacramento and San Joaquin rivers meets the saline water from the San Francisco Bay and the…
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A grey mouse under brown leaves in a sideways plant pot.
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Mouse in Your House?

July 30, 2025
By Belinda Messenger-Sikes
While they may look cute, no one really wants a mouse around the house. House mice eat up to 20% of their body weight daily, eating whatever food is available. They can contaminate our food and their gnawing can damage buildings, wiring, insulation, food packages, and more. Many fires of unknown origin are…
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Policy, Compliance, and Programmatic Agreements: Page

Cooperative Extension Specialist MOUs

UC BerkeleyCurrent - 2017 May: UC ANR - UCB Cooperative Extension Specialist Positions MOUUC DavisCurrent - 2017 May: UC ANR - UCD Cooperative Extension Specialist Positions MOUCurrent - 2021 March: UC ANR - UCD Veterinary Medicine Cooperative Extension Specialist Positions MOUUC IrvineCurrent - 2022 May: UC…
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Drip lines and mulch conserve water in the ornamental garden. Laura Lukes
The Real Dirt: Article

Keeping Plants Alive When Water is Scarce

July 29, 2025
It hasn’t been a terrible summer, yet it’s been some time since we have seen rain in our area, and some of your plants may be suffering. While you might not be able to save them all, you can take precautions in your garden that will save the plants it makes sense to save, define your gardening priorities,…
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