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If you missed the Managing Weeds in Grasslands and Rangelands in the Context of Fire in California webinar on Nov. 18, 2020 (9 AM-12 noon PST), you're in luck. We have the recordings of each presentation here.

5 Traits I've Learned Through 4-H by Maddie Wiswell, Placer County 4-H Ambassador I'm Maddie Wiswell and I have been in 4-H for nine years. I live on a 100-acre sheep and cattle ranch and have invested a lot of time in animal projects and leadership opportunities through the 4-H program.

It was the beginning of my 7th grade school year when I first heard about 4-H. My mom had learned about the 4-H program through her coworker. I remember conversing with my mom about whether or not I should join the program and I was very reluctant.

Over $196,000 was collected for UC ANR programs on Giving Tuesday this year. Thanks to colleagues all over the state promoting the campaign, the number of people donating to UC ANR also increased. UC ANR received 854 gifts from 736 donors this year, up from 580 gifts from 494 donors in 2019.

It's that time of year again! You may have started your Record books and while it can seem tedious you may find use of it in the future, either during an interview, or just looking back on the past. My grandmother's record book is a bit of a historic document.

When you picture an elephant in your mind do you see a cartoon elephant, a real elephant, or do you picture a stuffed animal elephant? On Saturday November 7th, Placer County and Nevada County 4-H held a virtual Bi-County Club Officer Training.

October 2020 Beef Production and Targeted Grazing Webinars Now Available on YouTube! Thank you to everyone who was able to join in one or more of our Beef Cattle and Targeted Grazing webinars during the month of October! We had great discussions on everything from managing parasites in cattle to bid...

If you didn't get a chance to listen to Whitney Brim-DeForest's webinar presentation on "Integrated Weed Management Rice Systems" (Part 3 of the UCCE Sutter-Yuba-Colusa Continuing Education Series), here it is: https://www.youtube.

Wednesday, October 28, 2020 6 p.m. (via Zoom) The University of Cooperative Extension (UCCE) is organizing an informational meeting on forming a Rancher's Fire Safe Council in the Sierra Foothills and beyond on Wednesday, October 28, from 6-7:30 p.m.

That's a wrap! The virtual 2020 UC Master Gardener Mini-Conference was a LIVE stream success. All nine sessions streamed directly to the statewide Facebook and YouTube channels, which made for lively comments and instant access to recordings.