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Human-Wildlife Interactions

The Human-Wildlife Interactions program focuses on reducing conflicts between people, pets, livestock, and local wildlife across the Bay Area. Through research, outreach, and one-on-one support, the program educates residents, small-scale producers, and land managers on strategies to prevent and respond to…
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Delta Crops Resource Management

The Delta Crops Resource Management program delivers extension education and applied research to support sustainable agriculture across the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. With a focus on crop production, soil health, and water resource management, the program promotes practices that enhance farm…
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Organic Materials Management in Agri-Food Systems

The Organic Materials Management in Agri-Food Systems program is dedicated to advancing sustainable practices in the processing and use of organic materials in agri-food systems. By forming partnerships in applied research, solution implementation, and educational outreach, we promote measures to divert…
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Livestock and Natural Resources

The Livestock and Natural Resources program supports sustainable management of rangelands and open spaces through applied research and extension focused on working landscapes, fire protection, watershed health, and ecosystem restoration. Addressing challenges at the urban-rural-wildland interface, the…
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California Master Beekeeper Progrm banner at the mini-festival at The Hive. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

A Mini-Festival Celebrating Bees

May 22, 2025
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet...But the threat of a major rainstorm did.When organizers of the California Honey Festival, held annually in downtown Woodland, postponed the 2025 event from May 3 to June 21, due to an inclement weather forecast, a mini-celebration took place at The Hive in Woodland,…
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Black, Indigenous and People of Color Community Development

The Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) Community Development program advances inclusive, community-driven research and extension to support economic prosperity and self-determination among Black, Indigenous, and People of Color in the San Francisco Bay Area. The program strengthens civic…
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Environmental Horticulture and Water Resources Management

The Environmental Horticulture and Water Resource Management program delivers science-based education and applied research to promote sustainable landscape practices and efficient water use in the San Francisco Bay Area. The program supports a diverse range of clients, including nursery and landscaping…
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Urban Integrated Pest Management

The Urban Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program focuses on developing and delivering science-based strategies to manage pests in urban environments while minimizing risks to human health and the environment. Emphasizing prevention, monitoring, and the judicious use of control tactics, the program promotes…
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4-H Youth Development

The 4-H Youth Development program focuses on advancing college and career readiness for youth, particularly those from BIPOC and other underserved communities, through culturally relevant, research-based extension and experiential learning. Grounded in positive youth development, the program equips out-of…
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