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UC Master Food Preservers of Central Sierra: Article

Preserve it! Series: Eggnog Safety

May 12, 2026
Make eggnog only from pasteurized eggs.Eggnog is a seasonal/holiday tradition in many households, and while it can be purchased commercially, some people prefer to make their own at home. Can you do so safely?  For sure, but use only pasteurized eggs when making eggnog. Raw eggs can be contaminated with…
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Tulare County UC Cooperative Extension 4-H : Page

Tulare County 4-H Clubs

Tulare County 4-H Club ProgramsThe Tulare County 4-H program includes 12 community clubs, 2 in-school clubs, and a wide variety of projects to choose from. Please review the list of clubs below, then contact your local 4-H Community Club Leader directly to learn more about meeting dates and the projects…
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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County: Event

Backyard Composting Workshop-Santa Maria Library

Event Date
May 23, 2026

Join Santa Barbara Master Gardeners in learning about:Backyard CompostingWe will cover why, how, & what to compost as well as different methods and troubleshooting.Saturday, May 23, 2026, 11 am - 12 pmSanta Maria Public Library421 South McCleland StreetSanta Maria, CA 93454
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Urban & Community IPM Webinars: Event

Pests on Palms and Other Trees

Event Date
Oct 15, 2026

Speaker: Don Hodel, Environmental Horticulture Advisor, LA County (emeritus) 
Urban & Community IPM Webinars
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Urban & Community IPM Webinars: Event

Palm Diseases

Event Date
Sep 17, 2026

In this webinar, learn about common palm diseases and the best strategies for management using an integrated approach that combines prevention, exclusion, sanitation, selection, and cultivation.
Urban & Community IPM Webinars
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Urban & Community IPM Webinars: Event

Update on Asian Citrus Psyllid in California

Event Date
Jul 16, 2026

Join citrus IPM adviser Dr. Sandipa Gautam, for an update on Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and Huanglongbing (HLB). The webinar will also cover identification and management strategies.
Urban & Community IPM Webinars
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UC Master Food Preserver: Article

Spotlight: Debra Barger, Butte County, 2025 MFP Volunteer (May 2026)

May 12, 2026
 I learned how to can fruits and vegetables from my grandmother while growing up mostly in the Midwest. I loved the cool, earthy smell of a root cellar and took delight in perusing the many rows of colorful jars, especially when it was 95°F outside with 90% humidity.  Wherever the family moved, we…
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UC Master Food Preserver: Article

Learning Through Experience: Pickling Asparagus for the First Time (May 2026)

May 12, 2026
By Robin E Martin
Four valuable lessons that will take the stress out of canning pickled asparagus.My first time making pickled asparagus at home, by myself, with a borrowed steam canner, was a lot of fun, a fair amount of work, and produced what I would call mixed results, but I have no regrets.   The recipe I…
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