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2025 Fall Plant Sale

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Sep 20, 2025

UC Master Gardener Program of San Diego CountyFall Plant Sale September 20, 20259 am - 3 pm at Balboa ParkHundreds of Gardener-grown Plants for Sale Plus Live Demonstrations and Educational OpportuntiesSan Diego, Calif. – The University of California (UC) Master Gardener Program of San Diego County will be…
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Solano County: Sourdough Starter Workshop

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Sep 26, 2025

Join the UC Master Preservers of Solano County in a workshop where you'll learn how to make your own sourdough starter using science-backed techniques.Discover the magic of naturally leavened bread in a hands-on Sourdough Starter DIY Workshop! Whether you're a complete beginner or a curious home baker, this…
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Webinar: Update on Beginning Farmer Resources in a Changing World

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Jun 24, 2025

Update on Beginning Farmer Resources in a Changing WorldSpeakers:● Ann Baier from the National Center for Appropriate Technology● Dr. Maurice Pitesky from UC Davis Vet Med Extension  In this webinar, we will highlight current resources, opportunities, and support systems available to beginning…
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Webinar: Timing and Logistics in a Crop-Poultry Integrated System

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Jun 23, 2025

Timing and Logistics in a Crop-Poultry Integrated SystemSpeakers:● Vegetable and cover crop insights from Dr. Ajay Nair - Iowa State University● Poultry insights from Dr. Maurice Pitesky - UC Davis Vet Med ExtensionIn this webinar, Dr. Ajay Nair will share insights on successfully timing and managing…
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CANCELLED RICE PRODUCTION WORKSHOP
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CANCELLED - 2025 Rice Production Workshop - RESCHEDULED TO MARCH 2026

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Jul 23, 2025 - Jul 24, 2025

📣 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT 📣The 2025 Rice Production Workshop originally scheduled for July 23, 2025, has been CANCELLED and rescheduled to March 2026.We appreciate your understanding and look forward to offering an even more robust and timely workshop next year. 🌾Stay tuned for updates! 
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Central Sierra: Grow Your Own Festival (LT MG)

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Jun 6, 2025

Join the UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin for a free community event celebrating the joys and benefits of edible gardening in high elevation regions.  Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this event has something for everyone!Edible plants chosen specifically for Tahoe's…
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Cover crop trial shows the benefits of a diverse seed mix

September 30, 2025
By Kamyar Aram
  Where does the time go? Cover cropping season is upon us, again. After three years of running a cover trial in a walnut orchard in eastern Contra Costa County (at the northwestern reach of the San Joaquin Valley), there are some exciting results to share that could be helpful if you are deciding…
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September 2025

September 30, 2025
In this issue…BEST WATER AND NITROGEN MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN DRIP-IRRIGATED DESERT LETTUCE AUGUST WEATHER-INDUCED DISEASE-LIKE SYMPTOMS IN COTTON: BOLL ROT, LEAF SPOTS, AND BRONZING SURVEY IDENTIFIED ELEVATED BERMUDAGRASS STEM MAGGOT ADULT PRESENCE AND DAMAGE IN BERMUDAGRASS FIELDS IN THE IMPERIAL…
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