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UCCE Master Gardeners of San Bernardino County Blogs: Article

Now is your chance! Become a UCCE Master Gardener Volunteer!

November 15, 2021
By Janet S Hartin
o you want to help residents of San Bernardino County garden and landscape more sustainably; grow food in home, school, and community gardens; and improve the health of our communities?
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Looking down at a table set with food. Hands are reaching in with utensils to put turkey and sweet potatoes on plates. Banner reads Happy Thanksgiving from the SLO and SB County Master Food Preservers
Master Food Preserver SLO/SB Counties: Article

4 Tips for a Food Safe Thanksgiving

November 15, 2021
By Shannon Klisch
This Thanksgiving could be our biggest family and friend get together in a long time, with some projecting a 13% increase in holiday travel compared to 2020. To protect yourself and your family from COVID-19, see CDC's Safer Ways to Celebrate Holidays.
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UCCE Master Gardeners of San Bernardino County Blogs: Article

Spotlight on UCCE Master Gardener of San Bernardino County Irene Yanez

November 14, 2021
By Janet S Hartin
Why did you decide to apply to the UCCE Master Gardener program in San Bernardino County? I decided to become a UCCE Master Gardener because I was interested in improving my knowledge in pesticide -free food production.
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Fresas
Comunidades Saludables: Article

¿Podrán los robots cosechar fresas?

November 10, 2021
By Basilisa M Rawleigh
La fresa tiene todo para conquistar paladares, un rojo atractivo, es jugosita, dulce, nutritiva y contiene pocas caloras, de ah que no es de extraar su alta demanda en el mercado. Es uno de los 10 cultivos ms importantes en California y podra seguir conquistando nuevos mercados.
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Black cows and calves graze dry vegetation.

Drought pushes California farmers and ranchers to adapt to a drier future

November 4, 2021
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Despite historic drought, farms and ranches may receive normal revenue Despite recent rains, the 202021 drought has been unusually severe. Low precipitation, coupled with high evaporation has affected irrigated crops and livestock pastures. Yet California farmers and ranchers are adept at adapting.
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Landscape Horticulture Updates for Southern California: Article

Benefits of Plants to People, Communities, and Urban Urban Ecosystems: Part 1

November 4, 2021
By Janet S Hartin
Benefits of Plants to People, Communities and Urban Ecosystems: Part 1: The link between horticulture and health and well-being and to urban ecosystems has been scientifically documented for centuries. In 1812, psychiatrist, professor, and Declaration of Independence signer Dr.
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