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Frost damage on citrus leaves. UC Regents
The Real Dirt: Article

Frost Protection for Citrus

January 4, 2026
Freezing temperatures damage plants by causing ice crystals to form in their cells. Frost-damaged vegetation withers and turns a dark brown or black. Ice crystals can also form in citrus fruit, causing juice vesicles inside the fruit to rupture and the fruit to dry out. Although frost-damaged fruit is…
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UC ANR Innovate: Article

Welcome to UC ANR Innovate

January 4, 2026
By Hanif R Houston
UC ANR Innovate has a new home.This site brings together everything we do under one roof: The VINE, the Farm Robotics Challenge, The Plant, BioCircular Valley, and the California AgTech Alliance. Five programs, one mission—connecting people, ideas, and resources to move agricultural innovation from research…
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UC Master Food Preserver: Event

Ask A UC Master Food Preserver Live Q&A (Online Delivery Program)

Jan 14, 2026

A panel of volunteers specializing in freezing, dehydrating, canning and food safety will be available to answer your questions and share their tips so you can safely and successfully preserve food at home.
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Apple Tree
UC Master Gardeners of Placer County: Event

Fruit Tree Care, UEC

Feb 21, 2026

Learn 10 tips for caring for your fruit trees, including how to select the right tree, and the correct way to plant. Join a UC Master Gardener of Placer County as they provide pruning tips and care advice to encourage a fruitful crop.Free but reservations required: Workshops - City of Roseville
UC Master Gardeners of Placer County
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A Keyhole Garden
Napa Master Gardener Column: Article

Keyhole Gardening

January 3, 2026
By Michael Lecours
By Penny Pawl, UC Master Gardener of Napa County . Have you ever heard of African keyhole gardening? The practice started in the 1990s in Lesotho, a small country surrounded by South Africa. With a keyhole garden, you can grow a lot of produce in a small space. They’re called keyhole gardens because the…
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Fire House
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County: Event

Firewise Living: From Structure to Landscape/Ventura

Feb 28, 2026

Firewise Living: From Structure to LandscapeThis 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 home modification approaches…
UC Master Gardeners of Ventura County
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Forestry Research and Outreach: Page

Coast Redwood Science Symposium

There is no more iconic tree or more closely watched forest ecosystem than coast redwood. With its limited range and high value, the coast redwood forest is a microcosm of many of the emerging science and management issues facing today’s forested landscapes. As new information is collected and new management…
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UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County: Article

Loose Leaves Winter 2026

January 2, 2026
By Hedwig L Van Den Broeck
 Winter in Contra Costa County is a unique bridge between seasons. While the landscape appears to rest, this is a vital window for critical landscape maintenance and integrated pest management (IPM) that will determine the health of your garden for the rest of the year.UC Master Gardeners of Contra…
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Participants engaged in a small-group discussion during a VINE Build workshop.
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Contact

Questions about UC ANR Innovate or our programs? We'd love to hear from you.Get in TouchGeneral InquiriesTerri White, Admin Assistanttlwhite@ucanr.eduProgram InquiriesLucie Cahierre, Program Managerlcahierre@ucanr.eduFarm Robotics ChallengeKelly Scott, Directorkdscott@ucanr.eduMedia InquiriesHanif Houston,…
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An autonomous agricultural robot demonstrated outdoors as attendees gather to observe during a UC ANR Innovate field event
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Our Work

UC ANR Innovate operates programs and initiatives that move innovation closer to adoption, connecting startups to growers, training the next generation of agricultural technologists, and building the infrastructure California needs to lead.The VINEOur flagship applied innovation pipeline connecting startups,…
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