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Event

Webinar: Assessing Bee Exposure Risk and Potential for Habitat-Based Mitigation in California Agriculture

Jun 11 2025

This webinar is part of the Integrated Pest and Pollinator Management series. Dr. Neal Williams, University of California Davis, will provide an overview of predictive framework (models) for assessing pesticide exposure risk to bees in working agricultural landscapes and evidence-based field studies to…

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PODCAST: UCI Sustainability Program Update

Apr 14 2025

This week, we have more about some goings on here at UCI! The In the Garden with UC Master Gardeners Radio Show has been airing shows about the UCI Sustainability Program since 2023. This week, we bring you information about an event happening on campus Saturday April 26, 2025. That means nine days to…

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Central Sierra: South Lake Tahoe Earth Day Celebration (LT MG)

Apr 19 2025

The UC Master Gardeners of the Lake Tahoe Basin are signed up for a participant booth at the 2025 South Tahoe Earth Day Festival. The theme of this year’s event is Protect Lake Tahoe, Protect Our Future, and is scheduled for Saturday, April 19 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Lake Tahoe Community…

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Central Sierra: Earth Day Celebration (LT MG)

Apr 12 2025

The UC Master Gardeners of Lake Tahoe will be participating at this event hosted by the South Lake Brewing Company. Join us in celebrating Earth Day with some education and fun that everyone can enjoy!

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Article

UCCE advisor provides first-of-its-kind avocado irrigation data

May 15th, 2025

By Michael Hsu

Crop coefficients are numbers used to calculate the amount of water a particular crop needs. In an unprecedented study, Ali Montazar, UC Cooperative Extension irrigation and water management advisor, set out to develop more reliable crop coefficients for avocado based on real-world data.

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California agritourism can learn from small farms in Puerto Rico

April 16th, 2025

By Kristen Farrar

Agritourism plays in important role in diversifying income and developing new markets for products. Statewide agritourism coordinator, Rachael Callahan, weighs in on the potential for agritourism to serve as a safety net, supporting the resiliency of California agriculture after disaster.

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California producers: Climate change is real; we could use a little help

February 26th, 2025

By Trina Kleist

How can farmers and ranchers continue to grow our food while facing challenges of a changing climate, increasingly scarce water, land use pressures and rising costs? UC and UC ANR scientists are using surveys and interviews with people in the state's agricultural sector to learn what folks need to stay…

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Mentorship and Demonstration Site Programs

At the Organic Agriculture Institute, we're dedicated to supporting the growth of sustainable and organic farming practices.

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UC Agroecology Field Quarter

The Agroecology Field Quarter is a transformative summer program designed to immerse students in the dynamic world of organic agriculture and equitable food systems. Join us for an unforgettable journey through hands-on learning, professional networking, and real-world application.

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Central Sierra: Virtual Fencing On California Rangelands

What is Virtual Fencing? Virtual fencing (VF) is a precision agriculture tool gaining traction across Californias diverse rangelands. It uses GPS collars to contain livestock without physical fences.

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