Ventura

There are nearly 2.5 million acres of rangeland in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties, of which approximately 800,000 are grazed by domestic livestock.

Hedgerows are an approved practice under California Department of Agriculture's Healthy Soils Grant Program. That means, growers are eligible to receive grant funding for planting hedgerows.

Youth ages 9-12 will have an opportunity to learn what it means to be sustainable through fun activities in a virtual summer camp. The camp will be held July 20-24th, with campers meeting online daily from 10-11:30 a.m. The camp is free of charge, but pre-registration is required.

Small beetles are causing big problems in Southern California. Two closely related species, the polyphagous shot hole borer and the Kuroshio shot hole borer (collectively referred to as invasive shot hole borers), have been attacking more than 60 species of trees.

A recent University of Florida-Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences (UF-IFAS) blog has a review of the last 60 years of rootstock trials and the lessons learned from those trials. It also has links to the results of those trials and a summary of the results of those trials.

Current fire activity in Ventura County reminds us that fire season is here. It's critical to be prepared. Here are some important resources to help you get ready and stay apprised of fire activity in Ventura County.

2019 Ventura County Fair Junior Showmanship Congrats, 4-H'ers! Division 953 - Jr - 4-H Novice Showmanship Class 5 Market Goat Curren Thompson 1 Somis Kaylee Tan 2 Simi Valley Emma Johnston 3 Camarillo Madison Walter 4 Taft Kassie Hatcher 5 Taft Grace Cobb 6 Somis Francisco Zamora Jr.

2019 Junior Market Show Ventura County Fair Congrats to our 4-H'ers! Division 933: Jr. 4-H Market Steer Class 1 Market Steer 1000-1400 lbs. Isabella Jimenez 1 Ojai Juan F. Jimenez 2 Somis Pablo Ponce 3 Oak View Class 2 Market Steer 1000-1400 lbs.

From Fox Weather by way of CA Avocado Commission, hot weather is forecast for mid- to late- June This is a time to make sure that trees are adequately hydrated prior to the heat spell.

Big Dig Day, UC Agriculture and Natural Resources and UCCE's independent statewide giving day, is tomorrow! Join us at midnight and be the first to give - or visit us anytime tomorrow as we highlight the impact of our programs.