Ancient tribal communities across the state have relied on acorns as a staple of their diet, and in some parts of Southern California acorns constituted the majority of the ancient diet. It is no surprise that oaks occupy a special place in the culture of tribal communities.
A cover crop can be any non-cash crop grown in addition to the primary cash crop. Cover crops offer many potential benefits. There are also management implications to consider when deciding whether to use cover crops, and identifying which crop or mixture of crops to plant.
Who We Are and What We DoWelcome! The UC Master Food Preservers of Sonoma County are trained volunteers who teach safe, validated home food preservation to our communities.Our UC Master Food Preserver mission is to keep Californians safe and well as they use culturally appropriate, research-based practices…
This site will be used to create a central location for workgroup members, researchers, and growers to find information about upcoming events and will be used for timely media pushes for upcoming meetings and other events, such as the Pistachio Short Course.
For the past several years, scientists from UC Agriculture and Natural Resources and the United States Department of Forestry have been collaborating on research projects at several California locations to identify underplanted species of drought, heat, and pest resistant trees.
Welcome to Impact Outcome Evaluation, commonly referred to as IOE IOE is the California Department of Public Health CalFresh Healthy Living's evaluation of school-based interventions. IOE is required for all local health departments conducting a minimum intervention of series-based direct education in school…
Photo Courtesy of Tony Limas, El Dorado County Photo Library Lake Tahoe's unique character - famed natural beauty, water clarity, diverse wildlife and plant populations, unique ecosystems and limitless recreational opportunities - are valued by both residents and visitors alike.
Welcome, Local Health Departments! This page will help you find information for each of the CalFresh Healthy Living evaluation projects coordinated by Nutrition Policy Institute.
This multi-state research project, formally known as Understanding Recruitment and Retention in the 4-H Club Program was approved by NIFA-USDA in October 2018. In the pilot year (2014-2015), California and Idaho were involved.
Join us at noon on the third Thursday of every month to learn about pest identification, prevention, and management around the home, garden, and landscape. This series is free and open to the public but advance registration is required. Please share with others who may be interested.
by Rob Wilson, IREC Agronomy and Pest Management AdvisorOver the last week, IREC staff have observed several pests in winter and spring grain crops. Most wheat and barley fields at IREC have populations of cereal leaf beetle, aphids, and armyworms. Fortunately, most winter wheat and barley fields…
A new issue of our Fresno County newsletter is now available....In This Edition… 2- Committee & Council Mtgs. 2- Clover Fest Winner 2- Project Leader Plans 3- Livestock Kahoots 3- Livestock Ach Results 3- ZSuite Tips 4- 4-H Sheep and Goat Show 4- Trap and Skeet Results 5- Clover Fest Event Results 6-…
In April 2026, under the coordination of Woody Biomass and Forest Products Advisor, Dr. Cindy Chen, a team from University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) had the opportunity to tour the facilities of West Biofuels — its Hat Creek Bioenergy Plant in Burney and the Research and…
June 30 was the last day of the 2025-2026 program year for 4-H. There are still a few events happening in July as a culmination of last year’s program, like camp in El Dorado and fair in Tuolumne and Amador. As many of our youth are wrapping up and reminiscing on the memories they’ve made and lessons they’ve…
Calaveras County Demonstration GardenSUMMER HOURS: Thursdays | 9:00AM - 1:00PM Hoo boy, the hot stuff has arrived for real, hasn't it? Perhaps like us you are upping your watering routines to keep up with all the thirsty plants. The garden is thriving, abuzz with life and activity. We hope you'll…
EVALUATING SUMMER IRRIGATION CUTOFF AND HARVEST TIMING IN IMPERIAL VALLEY ALFALFA RESOURCES FOR NEW WORLD SCREWWORM UPDATES AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS TO CALIFORNIA FOR ANIMALSIMPERIAL VALLEY CIMIS REPORT AND UC WATER MANAGEMENT RESOURCES
DISCOVERING SPIRALS IN OUR GARDENS This month’s topic is spirals in our gardens. Join us as we discover the fascinating spiral shapes hidden throughout nature and learn why this pattern is so important in the natural world. Enjoy hands-on activities, close-up observations, and a fun garden…
August Library Class for KidsDISCOVERING SPIRALS IN OUR GARDENS This month’s topic is spirals in our gardens. Join us as we discover the fascinating spiral shapes hidden throughout nature and learn why this pattern is so important in the natural world. Enjoy hands-on activities, close-up…
August Library Class for Kids DISCOVERING SPIRALS IN OUR GARDENS This month’s topic is spirals in our gardens. Join us as we discover the fascinating spiral shapes hidden throughout nature and learn why this pattern is so important in the natural world. Enjoy hands-on activities, close-up…
