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Show Me the Honey--And the Bees!

May 13, 2026
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 UC Davis honey bee scientists will "bee" out in force this weekend at the annual California Honey Festival. This event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, May 16, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, May 17,  at the Yolo County Fairgrounds, 1250 E. Gum Ave, Woodland. Admission is free.UC…
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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County: Event

Garden Talk: Accessible - Adaptive Gardening

Jun 1, 2026

Join Master Gardeners in a Garden Talk on Accessible - Adaptive Gardening. We will cover how to enjoy gardening regardless of limitations and how to adapt to your needs, abilities, and preferences. June 1, 2026 |  7:00PM to 8:00PM.This is a free online event.
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County
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Salinas Valley Agriculture: Article

Verticillium Wilt Increased in Lettuce This Spring and Rotation Crops Update

May 13, 2026
By Yu-Chen Wang
    Lettuce Verticillium wilt, caused by the soilborne fungus Verticillium dahliae, continues to threaten lettuce production in the Salinas Valley. Symptoms of Verticillium wilt include lower leaf yellowing, wilting, and eventual plant collapse, which typically develop near crop maturity (Figure 1)…
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UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Master Gardener Education Table at the Serramonte Farmers' Market

Jun 18, 2026

Visit the UC Master Gardener education table at the Serramonte Farmers’ Market. Master Gardener volunteers will be available every other Thursday to answer questions regarding plants, planting techniques, garden pests and more.The market is located behind the multi-level garage by Crunch Fitness. Photo…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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Serramonte Farmers' Market
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Master Gardener Education Table at the Serramonte Farmers' Market

Jun 4, 2026

Visit the UC Master Gardener education table at the Serramonte Farmers’ Market. Master Gardener volunteers will be available every other Thursday to answer questions regarding plants, planting techniques, garden pests and more.The market is located behind the multi-level garage by Crunch Fitness. Photo…
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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UC Cooperative Extension Sonoma County: Event

Forest Stewardship Workshop - start developing a forest management plan!

Aug 4, 2026 - Sep 29, 2026

Online beginning August 4 – September 29, 2026, with an optional in-person field day Saturday, August 29, in Plumas County. *Participation in the in-person field day is not required. All are welcome no matter where your forestland is located.Join the workshop to understand and protect your forests…
UC Cooperative Extension Sonoma County
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Cultivar selection: Fusarium stem rot and decline

Relative disease tolerance of processing tomato cultivars based on yield performance in replicated cultivar trials placed in  fields with Fusarium stem rot and decline (FRD) caused by Fusarium noneumartii and/or Fusarium martii. Trials located in the southern Sacramento Valley and northern San Joaquin…
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Characteristics of commonly grown California processing tomato cultivars

Choose cultivars that are resistant to prevalent pathogens and nematodes. Other factors that influence cultivar selection can include growing season, fruit and vine characteristics and processing characteristics. Overreliance on resistance can accelerate new pathogen races that overcome the resistance. Use…
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