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Organic Compliance for Food Hubs

Food hubs or aggregation businesses that handle – including buy, sell, distribute, repack, label – organic products are subject to national organic regulations. Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE), a federal regulation published by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Organic…
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Under the Solano Sun: Article

March Garden Notes

April 16, 2026
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog by Cindy YeeIt sure was an unseasonably warm March in Solano County.   I don't remember it ever being this hot so early in the year.   The garden promptly responded by leafing out and blooming. Wandering round, I noted colorful little miniature pansies self-seeded from last year, and…
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Small Farms and Specialty Crops in Fresno and Madera Counties: Page

Resources in English

Our goal is to connect growers with helpful tools, resources, and guidance for running their farms—from growing crops and managing resources to selling products and meeting requirements. Access SupportWe offer workshops and one-on-one support. For more information or to schedule a consultation, you…
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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

NPI comments on the critical importance of USDA’s national food security data

April 16, 2026
The Food Security Supplement to the United States Census Current Population Survey, or Household Food Security Survey Module, is one of the most valuable federal datasets for understanding food insecurity and evaluating nutrition policy in the US. Despite its value, the US Department of Agriculture …
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UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Master Gardener Table at Yerba Buena Gardens

Apr 25, 2026

Learn about UC Master Gardeners and what we do. Stop by our table at Yerba Buena Gardens to get information on our program and the range of gardening resources we offer.Registration is not required. Photo credit: Anne Marie Tsolinas, UC Master Gardener
UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties
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Salinas Valley Agriculture: Article

Use the Quick Test to Measure Nitrate in Soil and Irrigation Water

April 16, 2026
By Michael D Cahn
The growing season has started with a spike in nitrogen fertilizer prices which are much higher than last year, and the highest since 2022.  Although nitrogen fertilizer still represents a small portion of the total expense of growing vegetables, avoiding unnecessary fertilizer applications can lower…
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UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin: Article

Central Sierra: Vegetable Gardening Basics in Lake Tahoe

April 16, 2026
The Basics of Growing Edible Crops in Tahoe  by Kristianne H., UC Master Gardener of the Lake Tahoe BasinOvercome ChallengesA Short Window: The average frost-free growing season is only about 93 days.The frost-free window typically runs from June 18 to September 19. This is unpredictable! Freezing…
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UC Master Food Preserver Program of Orange County: Event

Public Class: The Art of Preserving the Season

May 6, 2026

Join the Master Food Preservers of Orange County on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, and learn the time-honored craft of capturing spring’s sweetest flavors in a jar – so you can savor them long after the season is gone. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll make two of the season’s favorites:Strawberry-Rhubarb Jam – A…
UC Master Food Preserver Program of Orange County
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