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UC Organic Agriculture Institute: Event

From Farm to Shelf: Integrating Organic Produce into the Supply Chain

Apr 21, 2026

Join us for a hands-on all day intensive that will guide growers through the essential steps to get organic products into local, regional, or national supply chains. It will provide practical tools, real world case studies, and networking opportunities to help move your organic produce from field to shelf…
UC Organic Agriculture Institute
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University of California 4-H Youth Development Program: Event

2026 California 4-H State Archery Hybrid Tournament

May 24, 2026

Welcome to the 5th Annual California State 4-H Archery Shooting Sports Hybrid Tournament, sponsored by the Merced County 4-H.This is a hybrid tournament; there will be both a postal match and an in-person match for this tournament!  The Postal targets must be return post marked by close of business May…
University of California 4-H Youth Development Program
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Tomatoes are among the easiest of summer fruits to grow from seed. Save your seed from heirloom varieties to plant next year. Photo: Diane Lynch
UC Marin Master Gardeners: Event

Novato Library Seed Swap and Plant Exchange

Mar 28, 2026

Program: Get free seeds and seedlings to start your spring garden. UC Marin Master Gardeners will share gardening advice on topics such as seed starting, what vegetables to plant now, gardening for pollinators, and seed saving. There will be planting activities for all ages. Co-sponsored by UC Marin Master…
UC Marin Master Gardeners
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UC Rice Blog: Article

2026 Rice Production Workshop Scheduled in Richvale

March 2, 2026
By Consuelo B Baez Vega
Contact: UCCE Sutter–Yuba142A Garden HighwayYuba City, CA 95991Phone: (530) 822-7515Email: wbrimdeforest@ucanr.edu RICHVALE, CA — Rice growers and agricultural professionals from across the Sacramento Valley are invited to attend the 2026 Rice Production Workshop, a two-day educational program…
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UC Rice Blog: Article

Seed Production Update

March 2, 2026
By Consuelo B Baez Vega
Author: Timothy Blank, Director of Seed Certification Operations, California Crop Improvement Association (CCIA)~28,500 acres were inspected by the California Crop Improvement Association in 2025, of which 25,783 acres were eligible for seed production. Of the eligible acres harvested for seed, 1117 were…
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Bowl of summer fruits and veggies picked from the garden. by Karen Schaffer
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

Summer Vegetable Success

Mar 22, 2026

What do you need for a great summer vegetable garden? From soil preparation to planting times to dealing with pests, UC Master Gardener Karen Schaffer will share tips for gardening success.
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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Lots of tomatoes

Decoding Tomato Disease Resistance Codes

March 1, 2026
By Help Desk Team
Have you ever wondered about the string of letters after the name of the tomato variety? You will see these letters often on tomato plant labels or seed packets. Some varieties will have them, and some won’t. Sometimes there are just one or two, and other times there are a long string of them. These letter…
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Tomato Disease Resistance Codes
UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

Decoding Tomato Disease Resistance Codes

March 1, 2026
By Help Desk Team
Have you ever wondered about the string of letters after the name of the tomato variety? You will see these letters often on tomato plant labels or seed packets. Some varieties will have them, and some won’t. Sometimes there are just one or two, and other times there are a long string of them. These letter…
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Herbs sign amid purple blooming rosemary
Fresno Gardening Green: Article

Herbs are attractive and drought-tolerant plants for Fresno gardens

March 1, 2026
By Jeannette Warnert
Herbs, both culinary and ornamental, are generally well-suited to our hot, arid climate and they have become a major component of xeriscape and drought- and heat-tolerant landscapes here in the Central Valley. The northern portion of the Central San Joaquin Valley is classified as 'hot Mediterranean,'…
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