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Persimmon U-Pick - click here to register
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Persimmon U-Pick 2020 - Fall fun in the field

November 2, 2020
By Tamara J Majcherek
Looking for some outdoor fun and fresh fall fruit? Join us for one of the 2020 Persimmon U-Pick event sessions being held on Tuesday November 3rd, Friday November 6th, and Tuesday November 10th. Limited space available - pre-registration required. Click here to register Click here to register.
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Storm Drain and Sewer Drain - learn the difference.
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Storm Drain vs. Sewer Drain

October 2, 2020
By Tamara J Majcherek
During the course of our daily lives, most people walk right past storm and sewer drains never giving them much thought. But..
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Air Blast Sprayer in Walnut Orchard
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Need DPR CE Hours - Take the Air Blast Sprayer Online Course

September 28, 2020
By Tamara J Majcherek
Time to renew your DPR license? Take a new online course on air blast sprayer calibration Cheryl Reynolds, UC Statewide IPM Program We're excited to announce that a brand-new online course on air blast spray calibration is now available.
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One of the beautiful red roses being evaluated.
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Landscape Plant Irrigation Trials - We want to know your thoughts!

August 6, 2020
By Tamara J Majcherek
If you're a landscape or horticultural professional, garden writer or blogger, breeder or a UC Master Gardener, we could use your help on evaluating a research project partially located at UC South Coast Research and Extension Center! UC Davis horticulturists in collaboration with UC Cooperative Ext...
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American Gothic created by Linda Genis.
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It's National Avocado Day!

July 31, 2020
By Tamara J Majcherek
Today is National Avocado Day! Take a break from the heat and check out the wonderful presentations, recipe demonstrations, even a fun activity for kids and adults creating costumes for this versatile fruit, from our Virtual Avocado Festival held last month at http://ceorange.ucanr.
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Unrequested package of seeds in a plastic bag next to the mailing envelope the seeds were delivered in. Credit: Anonymous
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Mysterious seeds in the mail? Please Read...

July 30, 2020
By Tamara J Majcherek
Have you had unexpected seeds show up in the mail? Unknown seeds could be invasive plants, contain invasive insects, or have plant disease causing agents. Here's what the United States Department of Agriculture Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) has to say about it.
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Carrots
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Meshing older and modern farming.....

June 30, 2020
By Tamara J Majcherek
Farmers outside of Mexico City are embracing older farming customs to feed their communities. To learn about the practices they are utilizing, check out the article In Mexico City, the Coronavirus is Bringing Back Aztec-Era 'Floating Gardens'. https://www.atlasobscura.
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Avocado Festival 2020
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Week of the Avocado - Don't Miss Out!

June 22, 2020
By Tamara J Majcherek
Be sure to join us for a week of virtual fun and education for the whole family - presentations, contests, game night, and more! Click on the following link for additional information: http://ceorange.ucanr.
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Avocado Festival 2020
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Virtual Avocado Festival Week

June 22, 2020
By Tamara J Majcherek
Be sure to join us for a week of virtual fun and education for the whole family - contests, presentations and more! Click on the following link for more information: http://ceorange.ucanr.
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