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Go Organic workshop flyer Jan 31 Final
Small and Organic Farm Advisor: Article

GO ORGANIC! Join us to learn about certified organic agriculture

January 17, 2025
By Margaret G Lloyd
Friday, January 31, 2025 9:30 am-12:00 pm Lunch included **RSVP to reserve your lunch** Free Workshop @ UCCE 4145 Branch Center Rd, Sacramento Live interpretation Hmoob txhais lus hmoob Iu Mienh Traduccin al Espaol What is organic certification?
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Members of UCCE Marianna, Michael Yang, and Vong Moua enjoy the festivities. Photo Credit Irene Briseno
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Hmong New Year

January 17, 2025
By Emily Kraus
Fresno's Hmong New Year Cultural Celebration is the largest Hmong- American New Year event in the United States. It was held at the Fresno Fair Grounds from December 28, 2024, through December 31, 2024, and celebrates cultural identity, unity & dignity.
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On Meds? Soon Grapefruit Might be on the Menu

January 16, 2025
By Ben A Faber
Grapefruit and pummelo contain compounds called furanocoumarins that may affect the blood levels of more than 100 prescription drugs, so that people taking these medications are advised to remove these fruits from their diets.
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Best Practices for Using Glufosinate in Hops

January 16, 2025
By Brad Hanson
Reposted from the "Weeders of the West" blog with author's permission. Marcelo Moretti summary of research on glufosinate best practices in hops (direct link to article). -Brad Posted by jenna.osiensky | January 9, 2025 Marcelo L.
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Ag Pass 2025 Page 1
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Ag Pass Program for Fire Areas

January 15, 2025
By Ben A Faber
It's Fire Season AG Pass Information: https://www.readyventuracounty.org/agriculture/ Ventura County Fire, the Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services and the Department of Agriculture Weights & Measures, will be offering another in-person training class.
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Avocado Pollination Workshop

January 14, 2025
By Ben A Faber
CAS,CAC and UC Our Next Seminar February 5 (1 PM - 4 PM) In person United Water Conservation District 1701 Lombard St.
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The UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day scientists and volunteers will be wearing purple T-shirts that feature the nine museums or collections.
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Feb. 8 is UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day: A Super Science Day

January 13, 2025
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Have you ever wished that you and your family and friends could visit the UC Davis campus and chat with the scientists about their research and see their work? You can. The 14th annual UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day, also known as "Super Science Day," is set for Saturday, Feb. 8.
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rat damage citrus bark
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Rats!!!!

January 13, 2025
By Ben A Faber
Rodents, particularly rats, have wreaked havoc in California orchards and vineyards this year. Some growers have reported yield losses, damage to trees and destruction of irrigation lines, electrical wiring and other infrastructure.
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