Located in the highly productive agricultural west side of the San Joaquin Valley, the West Side Research and Extension Center (WSREC) is one of nine centers operated by the University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Welcome to the UC Master Gardener community! Since 1980, the UC Master Gardener Program has helped deliver the University of California's pioneering research directly into the hands of those who share a passion for gardening and environmental stewardship.
In June 2010, President Mark Yudof convened the University of California (UC) Privacy and Information Security Steering Committee and charged it with reviewing existing privacy and information security policies, developing a new policy framework, and providing guidance to safeguard "protected" data.
Money Talks is a hands-on, interactive, on-line program, available in English and Spanish. Our resources consist of colorful learner guides, comprehensive leader's guides, along with supplementary multimedia materials.
The Master Gardener Volunteer Program is a partnership among the University of California, USDA, county governments, and California residents. This program is an important outreach and public service arm of the UC's Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) direct at home gardeners.
Morgan Doran Livestock & Natural Resources Advisor Napa, Solano, Yolo and Sacramento Counties The primary focus of my program is to disseminate research-based information that helps livestock producers make informed decisions on livestock and natural resource management.
Rachael Long is an Emeritus Farm Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension in Yolo, Solano, and Sacramento Counties. She has statewide expertise in entomology, Integrated Pest Management, and pollination ecology for field crops production.
Patricia Lazicki, Farm Advisor for Vegetable Crops The Vegetable Crops Program fosters appropriate research and collects and disseminates relevant information to growers, processors and related industries in the California vegetable industry.
UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County are here to extend science-based horticultural information to county residents. We provide classes and events, have demonstration gardens, staff a help desk for questions, send a monthly tips and events email, and more.
In this Ask the Advisor webinar, we'll discuss sanitation practices for nurseries and greenhouses. Come ready to ask your advisor any questions you may have about nursery sanitation!There is no cost, but registration is required in the link:https://ucdavis.zoom.us/meeting/register/WJFYos-lQnq6mI2MVYeu4QTime:…
💧 August 4 – Water Systems in Agriculture🚜 Where does our water come from?Join us for the final class of the summer gardening series as children and their parent/caregiver discover how water moves through agricultural systems and why conserving water is so important for gardens and farms.📅 Tuesday, August 4…
Federal legislation signed in July 2025 eliminated funding for SNAP-Ed, the largest public-sector nutrition and physical activity education and promotion program in the US. A new research brief from the Nutrition Policy Institute details how California local health departments, or LHDs, worked to wind-down…
Become a 4-H Adult Volunteer!As a volunteer, you will play an important role in the development of young people, helping them to identify their spark and develop the skills and positive outcomes that lead to thriving. Below are the steps to becoming a volunteer. We look forward to working with you as a…
🛠️ July 28 – Garden Tools & Safety🌼 Learn to garden safely and confidently!Kids and their parent/caregiver will explore common gardening tools, how to use them properly, and important safety tips while working in the garden.📅 Tuesday, July 28 🕘 9:00–10:00 a.m. 📍 Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds, 442 Franklin Rd.,…
UC Davis Soil Health and Management Lab (Xu Lab) webinar series featuring leading scientists and researchers who have been contributing on soil biogeochemistry, soil health management, sustainable agriculture, and organic farming. The invited speakers will share their research findings and insights on Soil…
It was not my intention to be surrounded by spider plants in my home. I don’t dislike spider plants, but they aren’t my first choice for a houseplant, perhaps because I grew up in an era where spider plants were everywhere, from festooning macrame plant hangers to growing outside under a local Monterey…
