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 They are a special group of people--the people who receive the California State Beekeepers' Association's Eric Mussen Distinguished Service Award, launched in 2015.Eric Mussen (1944-2022), who served for 38 years as the UC Cooperative Extension apiculturist and member of the UC Davis Department of…

The Child and Adult Care Food Program, or CACFP, is the largest federal nutrition program for childcare, providing nutritious foods and beverages to over 4.5 million children nationally. Nutrition Policy Institute researchers interviewed family childcare home provider CACFP participants, their sponsors and…

So far it’s been a wet fall here in the Central Valley. As of the last week of November, the Fresno/Madera area had received over 4 inches of rain. The normal amount of rainfall in this area in late November is 1.15 inches; last year’s amount was 0.29 inches.The good news is that root systems for…

Ah, December is a time to relax (a bit) and be thankful for your beautiful blooms throughout the year. It is also a time of reflection. Is there a rose that is struggling? Did your roses meet your expectations for this year (and perhaps several years in the past)? Is it time for a change? Don’t be…

The winter holidays are filled with traditions — cozy gatherings, comforting foods, and the joy of giving. But from a mental wellbeing perspective, the way we give gifts can either nurture connection or add unnecessary stress.The Capitalist Crunch Every year, “Black Friday creep” starts earlier,…