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UC Rice Blog: Article

2025 Year-in Review

March 16, 2026
By Bruce A Linquist
In California, 533,000 acres of rice were planted in 2025, which is the highest amount since 2016. Some of this increase in acreage was seen in San Joaquin County which planted 15,000 acres in 2025. There has been a steady increase in acreage in this county since 2017 when only 3000 acres were planted. …
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UC Master Food Preservers of Sonoma County: Event

Jams & Jellies - Preserving your Seasonal Fruits

May 9, 2026

Just in time for Mother’s Day gift giving - or bring mom along for even more fun! Join the UC Master Food Preservers of Sonoma County for a hands-on class on making delicious homemade jams and jellies. Learn how different pectin types and sweeteners affect flavor, texture, and preservation while practicing…
UC Master Food Preservers of Sonoma County
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UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County: Event

Annual Plant Sale

Mar 19, 2026 - Mar 21, 2026

Our annual plant sale is  March 19, 20 & 21  at 705 E. Pico Ave.  (corner of Maroa and Pico)  March 19-1-5pm, March 20 & 21 7am-5pmWe will have a wide variety of plants for sale including perennials, vegetables and 29 varieties of tomatoes.   The profits…
UC Master Gardeners of Fresno County
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UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County: Event

Growing Your Own Cut Flower Garden - Palo Alto

Jul 19, 2026

Do you love to enjoy fresh flowers in your home, brightening up your living spaces? Do you want to attract beneficial insects and pollinators to your garden? Have you struggled to find the right flowers to grow for our Santa Clara County seasons? Then this is the talk for you! Join Master Gardener Laura…
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County
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Raspberry Sawfly

March 15, 2026
By Mark P Bolda
This was published back in 2008, but even though I haven't had a call on this for a while, it's still good to have posted here: Raspberry sawfly, Monophadnoides geniculatus, is an uncommon pest in raspberries on the Central Coast of California. I recently had a question concerning this pest,…
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ANR Contracts & Grants Updates: Article

Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI)

March 15, 2026
By Kendra T Rose
USDA NIFA has announced the FY 2026 Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) funding opportunity. This program supports projects that address key challenges in U.S. organic agriculture through the combined efforts of research, education, and extension/outreach.The OREI program has three…
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UC Master Gardeners of Tulare and Kings County: Article

Celebrate Arbor Day by Planting a Tree

March 14, 2026
By Pam Wallace, UC Master Gardener of Tulare/Kings County
Arbor Day is a national holiday that recognizes the importance of trees. The most common way people celebrate Arbor Day is to get together in groups to plant trees. The next National Arbor Day is Friday, April 24, 2026.  When was the First Arbor Day?Arbor Day was first celebrated in Nebraska…
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UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Sweet peas grown with ease

March 14, 2026
Nostalgic and timeless, the first blooms of sweet peas (Lathyrus odoratus) are a springtime treat. Bearing a heavenly floral scent and coming in every color except yellow, it’s easy to see why gardeners around the world fall in love with sweet peas. Additionally, they are relatively easy to start from…
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UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Firewise Living: From Structure to Landscape/Port Hueneme Library

Jun 9, 2026

Photo credit UCANR Firewise Living: From Structure to Landscape This 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…
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County
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