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

Event Date
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: Grazing in the Vineyard

Event Date
Jun 24, 2025

Grazing in the Vineyard with Delfino FarmsA hands-on workshop about livestock grazing in vineyards. Our program includes: Basics of vineyard grazing and suitabilityReasons to graze your vineyardVineyard:Livestock:Forage relationshipHosted by UC Cooperative Extension Livestock and Natural Resources…
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Central Sierra: Pruning All Plants 101 (EDC MG)

Event Date
Sep 27, 2025

Pruning plants is like getting your haircut. First you need to visualize what you'd like the plant to look like long term. Just like a barber, you need to have the right tools. Then there are some dos and don'ts, proper times of the year, and some basic principles that will turn any gardener into a…
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Defensible Space and Firewise Landscaping at Pioneer Veterans Hall

Event Date
Jul 12, 2025

DescriptionThe Pioneer Veterans Hall is getting Ready for Wildfire! You’re invited to help us make this important community space safer and more inviting for years to come. The Hall has been chosen to showcase Defensible Space and Firewise Landscaping for Amador County and beyond. It will become a publicly…
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Raising the “Fancy” Standard for California Trees

September 16, 2025
By Andrew Miller
California’s urban forests deserve nothing less than “Fancy” trees. Jessie Godfrey, UC ANR Environmental Horticulture and Water Resource Management Advisor, is elevating the work of “Team Fancy,” a group of nursery professionals advocating for state-specific tree quality standards. These standards aim to…
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