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Shannon Klisch Area Director for UCCE in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties Phone: (805) 235-7474 Email: sklisch@ucanr.edu Andre Biscaro Irrigation and Water Resources Advisor Phone: (530) 750-1200 ext. 1960 Email: asbiscaro@ucanr.edu …

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UC Master Gardener Program Statewide Blog: Article

Dogs Sniff Out Pest Problems

March 27, 2025

By Lindsey Hack

Dogs use their keen sense of smell to help humans every day. Their powerful noses alert us to danger, aid in search and rescue operations, and even have the potential to diagnose diseases. But did you know that some dogs have been trained to sniff out harmful invasive pests? Enter the detector dogs! …

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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

NPI research brief highlights importance of store participation in SNAP and WIC for healthy food retail environment

March 27, 2025

By Reka Vasicsek, Summer J Cortez, Richard Pulvera, Wendi Gosliner

A new research brief from the Nutrition Policy Institute highlights the role of federal and state programs in promoting healthy and equitable food retail environments. The study, “Availability and Quality of Healthy Foods Vary by Store Participation in SNAP and WIC in Low-Income California Neighborhoods,”…

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ANR Employee News: Article

UC hires new Systemwide Anti-Discrimination Director and Disability Rights Director

March 27, 2025

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

UCOP announced two new hires at the Systemwide Office of Civil Rights.

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Kern County: Document

Yaghmour Kern 2025 Pesticide Resistance meeting flyer

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UC Dry Bean Blog: Article

April 2, 2025, CDFA Public Hearing on CA Dry Bean Research and Marketing Program Continuation, Amendment

March 27, 2025

By Nicholas E Clark

The CDFA is holding a public hearing on whether or not the CA Dry Bean Research and Marketing Program should continue. This is a normal hearing which occurs every five years. Additionally, the CA Dry Bean Advisory Board is requesting testimony about amendments to the CA Dry Bean and Marketing Program…

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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Firewise Living: From Structure to Landscape/ZOOM

Oct 28, 2025

Firewise Living: From Structure to LandscapeThis practical workshop equips homeowners with essential skills to reduce wildfire risks. Participants will learn strategies for creating defensible space around structures, including vegetation management, landscaping techniques, and home modification approaches…

UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County

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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event