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2026 Search for Excellence: A New Approach

November 12, 2025
By Lauren L Snowden, Marisa A Coyne
Search for Excellence is a triennial awards program celebrating the contributions, innovations, and impacts of UC Master Gardeners across the state. This statewide competition is designed to recognize outstanding UC Master Gardener projects that support our mission of public gardening education. Cash prizes…
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Updates from UC IPM

November 12, 2025
By Karey Windbiel-Rojas
New Look for UC IPM web pagesIf you are familiar with the UC IPM website, you have probably noticed many pages look different these days. UC IPM is transitioning from the old style to a new and accessible design. What you will see in this new design:More modern look and easier way to find…
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2025 Annual Coordinator Meeting Recap

November 12, 2025
By Katherine Uhde
This year’s Annual Coordinator Meeting brought together 27 local program staff and lead volunteers representing 31 counties across California! The event was held at the UC ANR South Coast Research and Extension Center in Irvine, offering attendees the chance to connect with Orange County-based colleagues and…
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Updates from UC IPM

July 29, 2025
By Karey Windbiel-Rojas
Rodenticide changes in Pest Notes UC Master Gardener volunteers field many questions about controlling rats, mice, gophers, voles, and ground squirrels. The UC Statewide IPM Program wants to make sure we have the most accurate information posted that reflects the ever-changing regulatory and commercial…
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