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Webinar: Update on Beginning Farmer Resources in a Changing World

Event Date
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

Event Date
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

Event Date
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)

Event Date
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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Weedy Rice Meeting

July 18, 2025
By Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles
This article provides information about the upcoming UCCE Weedy Rice Meeting.
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Meet our New Agronomy Advisor, Mandeep Singh

July 10, 2025
By Mandeep Singh
My name is Mandeep Singh, and I’m honored to serve as the Agronomy Advisor for Sacramento, Solano, and Yolo counties, based at the UCCE Capitol Corridor office in Woodland. I grew up on a farm where my family raised diversified row crops and livestock. I obtained my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in…
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UC ANR shares prospects for sustainably farming the ‘agave rush’

July 9, 2025
By Caroline D Champlin
The popularity of farming agave is taking off in California, with climate change motivating growers to consider planting drought-tolerant crops. With all that buzz, UC Organic Agriculture Institute hosted a field day for current and prospective agave growers to learn more about farming the plant with…
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