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UC Cooperative Extension San Benito County provides research-based programs in agriculture, natural resources, 4-H youth development, and community education.
Across California, the University of Californias 64 Cooperative Extension offices are local problem-solving centers. We are the bridge between local issues and the power of UC research. Our county-based staff is part of the community we live and work in the areas we serve.
What Are Nematodes? Nematodes are predominantly tiny aquatic roundworms that thrive in nearly all environments on Earth. They are the largest group of multicellular species in the animal kingdom, making up about four-fifths of animal life on Earth. Some species are parasites of humans or animals.
ATTENTION 25-26 RETURNING VOLUNTEERS!!! NEW REQUIREMENT! YOU MUST BE FULLY ENROLLED (INCLUDING ONLINE COURSE) BY DECEMBER 1, 2025 or you will not be able to continue holding project meetings! Stanislaus County 4-H You can now submit your enrollment fees For the 2025-2026 Year via online…
Welcome to the Amador County 4-H Program, we have approximately 170 youth enrolled in local 4-H programs and nearly 50 adult volunteers engaging youth in varied learning experiences. There are five clubs in the county.
WelcomeThe University of California Cooperative Extension in Stanislaus County is part of a nationwide system of off-campus education, based on a three-way partnership among the County Board of Supervisors, the University of California, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. U.C. Cooperative Extension…
Prepared by: Thomas Harter and Jay R. Lund (Principal Investigators) Jeannie Darby, Graham E. Fogg, Richard Howitt, Katrina K. Jessoe, G. Stuart Pettygrove, James F. Quinn, and Joshua H. Viers (Co-Investigators) Dylan B. Boyle, Holly E. Canada, Nicole DeLaMora, Kristin N.
The 2024 Advances in Pistachio Production Short Course will be held November 5-7, 2024 at the Visalia Convention Center. REGISTER NOW! Please direct questions to UC ANR Program Support Unit.
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By Pat Shay, UC Master Gardener of Merced CountyHarvest herbs – cut sprigs just before bloom for best taste. Continue to monitor pests and remove with spray from hose. Try to avoid unnecessary chemical controls. Mulch to help retain moisture in soil and slow weeds. Leave ground open from base of plant to…
By Melanie Marshall, UC Master Gardener of Napa County. Many gardeners in Napa County have observed a rise in ground squirrel activity in their neighborhoods. If you are concerned about how this may impact your vegetable gardening efforts, there is no need to lose hope. After careful research…
Nutrition Policy Institute’s latest research brief shows that California’s School Meals for All program provides meaningful financial relief for families across all income groups. In 2022-23, California launched School Meals for All to provide free school meals to all students enrolled in public schools…
UC Master Gardeners of Merced County presents "California Native Plants", a Public Workshop on Saturday, June 13th from 10am-12pm. Presenter: Jim Brugger, California Native Plant Society In this workshop, participants will learn: 1. Why native plants are important 2. How native plants can be incorporated…
UC Agriculture and Natural Resources is committed to fostering freedom of expression and the free exchange of ideas, while also protecting safety, access, and a respectful environment for students, staff, faculty, other academic appointees, and volunteers.UC ANR does not discriminate on the basis of race,…
The 2025 Los Angeles fires dealt a blow to the urban forest. Then, premature tree removals made matters worse. UC scientists took action to protect and study these natural resources.