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Air Blast Sprayer in Walnut Orchard
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Need DPR CE Hours - Take the Air Blast Sprayer Online Course

September 28th, 2020
By Tamara J Majcherek
Time to renew your DPR license? Take a new online course on air blast sprayer calibration Cheryl Reynolds, UC Statewide IPM Program We're excited to announce that a brand-new online course on air blast spray calibration is now available.
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One of the beautiful red roses being evaluated.
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Landscape Plant Irrigation Trials - We want to know your thoughts!

August 6th, 2020
By Tamara J Majcherek
If you're a landscape or horticultural professional, garden writer or blogger, breeder or a UC Master Gardener, we could use your help on evaluating a research project partially located at UC South Coast Research and Extension Center! UC Davis horticulturists in collaboration with UC Cooperative Ext...
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Unrequested package of seeds in a plastic bag next to the mailing envelope the seeds were delivered in. Credit: Anonymous
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Mysterious seeds in the mail? Please Read...

July 30th, 2020
By Tamara J Majcherek
Have you had unexpected seeds show up in the mail? Unknown seeds could be invasive plants, contain invasive insects, or have plant disease causing agents. Here's what the United States Department of Agriculture Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS) has to say about it.
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Carrots
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Meshing older and modern farming.....

June 30th, 2020
By Tamara J Majcherek
Farmers outside of Mexico City are embracing older farming customs to feed their communities. To learn about the practices they are utilizing, check out the article In Mexico City, the Coronavirus is Bringing Back Aztec-Era 'Floating Gardens'. https://www.atlasobscura.
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Avocado Festival 2020
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Week of the Avocado - Don't Miss Out!

June 22nd, 2020
By Tamara J Majcherek
Be sure to join us for a week of virtual fun and education for the whole family - presentations, contests, game night, and more! Click on the following link for additional information: http://ceorange.ucanr.
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