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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Hannah Thompson joins KQED Forum to discuss the history and future of school fitness testing

August 18, 2025
By Danielle Lee, Hannah R Thompson
Nutrition Policy Institute researcher Hannah Thompson joined KQED Forum to discuss the current administration's efforts to resume the Presidential Fitness Test in schools. In her interview, Thompson explained how the US dismantled physical education programs in 2002 through the No Child Left Behind Act,…
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On the Range: Article

California ground squirrel impacts to livestock forage

August 18, 2025
By Devii R Rao
Research update from a project throughout Central California1This post is by Devii Rao, Roger Baldwin, Theresa Becchetti, Josh Davy, Royce Larsen, Fadzayi Mashiri, Ryan Meinerz, and Rebecca OzeranClick here for the pdf fact sheet version of this article. Ground squirrel damage described by ranchers …
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Sacramento Food Systems: Article

Working with elderberry, UC Davis students grapple with food systems challenges

August 18, 2025
By Olivia M Henry
 This summer, the UCCE Capitol Corridor food systems program partnered with the UC Davis Student Farm to help students understand food processing pathways and value-added food regulations through the lens of blue elderberry. The Student Farm is home to 19 mature elderberry trees, some of which are…
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UC Master Gardeners of Merced County: Event

Using Compost and Mulch in Your Garden

Event Date
Sep 27, 2025

UC Master Gardeners of Merced County present "Using Compost and Mulch in Your Garden," a Public Workshop on Saturday, September 27 from 10 am - 12 noon.Presenter: Nicolai Laquaglia, UC Master Gardener of Merced CountyTopics covered in this workshop are:-Natural methods to renovate your soil-What is mulch and…
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UC Master Gardeners of Merced County: Event

Fall and Winter Gardening

Event Date
Sep 13, 2025

UC Master Gardeners of Merced County present "Fall and Winter Gardening," a Public Workshop Saturday, September 13th from 10 am - 12 noon.Presenter: Tom DinwoodieTopics covered in this workshop are:-Basic steps to plan, grow, and harvest fall and winter veggies-Learn about unique varieties of greens, cole,…
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Merced County Cooperative Extension: Event

Spring 2026 Continuing Education for Pest Management Professionals

Event Date
Mar 3, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026

Need DPR or CCA CE Hours?Our Spring 2026 5-week series of pest management continuing education hours is set to begin on Tuesday, March 3 and continue weekly through March 31.  Full schedule (PENDING DPR/CCA APPROVAL) linked here.Location: Merced County Ag Center ClassroomTime: 8am to noon on Tuesdays …
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Inyo and Mono Counties: Article

Community Economic Development Workshops October 2 - November 13

August 15, 2025
By Aaron Wilcher
Help Shape the Future of Our Eastern Sierra Gateway Communities and Economy Sparking collaboration, shaping strategies.This hands-on Community Economic Development (CED) skill-building workshop series gives you the tools, data, and strategies to move from ideas to coordinated action. Together we’ll…
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UC Ag Experts Talk Webinar Series: Event

Webinar: In-house Diagnostics for Disease Management: LAMP for Red Blotch Detection in Grapevines

Event Date
Nov 12, 2025

This webinar is part of the UC Ag Experts Talk series. Dr. Monica Cooper, Viticulture Farm Advisor with the University of California Cooperative Extension, Napa County, will give an introduction to grapevine red blotch virus (GRBV) including its ecology, physiological impacts, symptoms, and management. She…
UC Ag Experts Talk Webinar Series
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