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You won't want to miss this. It promises to be a memorable event.

(Editor's Note, Feb. 21: The Eric Conn Biochemistry Quizzes may now be viewed on YouTube here.

I had a brief email exchange with Sue Mosbacher the other day. She is not bored. I can see why she is writing proposals and working on online delivery of Master Food Preserver classes. She has done some amazing work check it out! I spent Tuesday meeting with REC directors.

Californians growing food in cities now have help understanding the food safety laws that apply to them. A free publication containing California-specific information on rules and regulations for urban farmers was recently published by the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

As we close out the first month of the New Year, our hope for the UC Master Gardener Program is that 2021 will be a year of continued growth in gardening education and support for our neighbors, friends, and communities.

Catalina Ironwood By Linda Lewis Griffith UCCE Master Gardener Lyonothamnus floribundus Common Name: Catalina Ironwood Planting Zone: Sunset Zones 14-17, 19-24 Size: 20-50 ft. tall, 25-35 ft.

As winter turns into spring, Southern California residents who live in areas where the red imported fire ant has taken hold will want to keep a close eye out for colonies establishing themselves in lawns, parks, schools and golf courses.

Over 150 current and prospective organic growers gleaned practical information shared by UC Agriculture and Natural Resources experts at the Introduction to Small-Scale Organic Agriculture workshop held virtually on Dec. 15, 2020.

A "Natural History Note" From UC California Naturalist's new lead scientist, Dr. Cameron Barrows. When scientists underestimate complexity, they fall prey to the perils of unintended consequences.

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.