Agriculture

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Event Name: Basics of Raising Chickens Description: Basics of Raising Chickens in your Backyard Have you thought about raising chickens in your backyard? Would you like to have farm-fresh organic eggs for breakfast every day? Do you know what resources will be required and how much it will cost?

Full course website: http://calnat.ucanr.edu/Take_a_class/ARC/ Audubon Canyon Ranchs California Naturalist course serves as our docent training program. It gives volunteers a firm grounding in local natural history and the ability to recognize and capitalize on teachable moments.

Full course page: http://calnat.ucanr.

Location: UC Hopland Research and Extension Center, Hopland CA Dates: Sheep Shearing and Basic Care 101: April 11-17 Sheep Shearing: Technique Refinement: April 18-20 See below for details of each class.

Learn the art of gardening in containers to maximize space and flexibility. UC Master Gardeners will share tips on selecting containers, choosing organic soil, and optimizing sunlight exposure for thriving plants that can be moved as needed.

Our wonderful Master Gardeners will be on-site ready to answer your gardening, plant, or pest questions! Bring photos or samples to help us identify what's happening and so we can provide more accurate information.

Curious about what consumers are saying about integrative poultry systems? Lets dive into the conversation! - How often do consumers discuss topics like pastured poultry production, sustainability, local foods, and organic on social media?

Join UCCE Irrigation and Water Management Advisor, Ali Montazar as well as several scientists and specialists for the upcoming workshop "Advances in Irrigation Tools and Technologies (A guide to smart farming choices in the low desert region).

Join the UC Master Food Preservers for demonstrations and hands-on experience making your own gifts from the kitchen! Directions, recipes and take-home gifts will be provided.