San Luis Obispo

Sourdough By Sarah Arana UCCE Master Food Preserver I'm trying to stay away from processed foods, what are some staples that I could start with? -Beth S. Los Osos, Ca. One of best things to keep on hand that is the base for many dishes is homemade stock.

I am currently doing a spray trial in a field ostensibly populated with both Lewis mite, Eotetranychus lewisii and twospotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae. To boot, there's Phytoseiulus persimilis predatory mite mixed in, which people say doesn't eat much of Lewis mite.

Invasive Plants By Andrea Giacoletti UCCE Master Gardener I've heard the term 'invasive.' How do I know if I have an invasive plant in my garden? Violet P. If there's one thing that will throw a pall on your gardening, it's an invasive plant.

Hello California farmers and ranchers.

Ranching has a long history in California, starting when Spanish missions were established in the early 1700s, continuing as ranchos under Mexican rule, and persisting as a solid industry today with about 38 million acres of range and pasture lands in the state.

Five of the past six years have been the warmest in Bakersfield's recorded history (Bakersfield Californian) Steven Mayer, Jan. 15 Daniel Sumner, an ag economist at UC Davis, said researchers across the state are busy studying the changing patterns of California's Mediterranean climate.

Citrus By Carol Michael UCCE Master Food Preserver It's raining satsuma mandarins and lemons in my neighborhood. What can I do beyond making juice and eating them fresh? Tim C.

Winter Pruning By Ardis Neilsen UCCE Master Gardener Whether you want to learn how to prune your fruit trees or select new ones for your garden, come join us at the next Advice to Grow By lecture presented by University of California San Luis Obispo County Master Gardeners Jutta Thoerner and Rob Kei...

Lack of access to fruits and vegetables has been cited as a contributing factor to the obesity epidemic, particularly in low-income communities. Farmers' markets have the potential for increasing equitable access to local fruits and vegetables.

Food Safety Open House By Tami Reece UCCE Master Food Preserver Have you wondered how to make jam without cooking it or pickles in your refrigerator? Is it safe to preserve fresh salmon with a pressure canner? How do you make fruit leather and dried fruit for hiking snacks?