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Post-Workshop Information

Inspired by the workshop or want more composting support? Join us at Martial Cottle Park to see the systems we have in-person while getting your hands dirty with us. Sign up for an workday here.
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various types of biochar
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Co-Composting with Biochar

Photo: Sanjai Parikh Remember learning in school that mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell? Well, compost piles have their own powerhouses - bacteria that are relatives of mitochondria. These hardworking bacteria help break down organic material, a process that requires oxygen.
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International Composting Awareness Week 2024

Thats right, one week a year we get to celebrate the importance of one of the planets best soil amendments! During this week, you can help celebrate by spreading the word about how good it is to spread compost! What does this years International Compost Awareness Week theme - COMPOSTNatures Climate...
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Universal Meals are in California!

All public school children in California can eat school meals totally free of charge! School meals support student learning and health.
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Agricultural Liaison

Rangelands and Cattle The Santa Clara County Agricultural Liaison position was created to better serve you our valuable agricultural community and to implement our countys Agricultural Plan.
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Community Composting Demonstration Site at Martial Cottle Park

Volunteer with us as we divert organic waste from entering the landfill and turn it into an enriching soil amendment! Check out the different composting systems we are testing at the site, including our continuous flow through (CFT) vermicompost system, aerated static pile (ASP) and classic three-bi...
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Save the Date!

Lamb Fitting and Showmanship WorkshopFlyer and Registrationlocation: Sunset 4-H Ranch, Martial Cottle Parkwhen: April 4, 2026, 10 am - Noon~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~National 4-H ConferenceCalifornia Delegation Competitive Selectionlocation: Washington, D.C.when: April 2026Youth 16+. Applications due…
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Serving Your Community

Teaching Kids to Be Grateful Kids Guide to Giving Back Being Good Citizens...
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Mandarin Chinese Food Safety Resources

Healthy Soils Program State Water Efficiency & Enhancement Program Growers Continuing EducationNutrient Management Covid-19 Outreach Food Safety...
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