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Central Sierra: Virtual Fencing in California - Basics of Virtual Fence

Nov 3, 2025

Basics of Virtual FenceJoin ranchers, land managers, and UC researchers to learn how virtual fence (VF) is being used across California. This four part series on using virtual fence for ranching and land stewardship begins with the basics of virtual fence and is being held on four consecutive Mondays at 9 am…
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Central Sierra: Beginning Farmers' Academy

Oct 24, 2025

Is it your dream to start a small farm or ranch? The Beginning Farmers Academy is a 1-day introduction to starting a small commercial farm or ranch and will help prospective farmers start their operations. Participants will learn to assess their resources, research markets, analyze the potential…
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Central Sierra: Starthistle (EDC MG)

Nov 8, 2025

Come learn about this invasive weed that has taken over large portions of California’s range land and urban landscape. Learn about its origins, how it moves, why it is so difficult to control, how to overcome these difficulties, control methods, and how to design an effective control program.
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Managing Invasive Plants: Your Questions Answered!

September 22, 2025
UC IPM recently hosted a webinar about invasive plant management in California. During the presentation, our speakers Constance Taylor and Jutta Burger from the California Invasive Plant Council (Cal-IPC) answered live questions from attendees. Below are some of those questions and answers. If you…
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