Agricultural Advice from UCCE Advisors | |
Two organic webinar series happening now through March
Join UC and collaborators this winter for two webinar series developed specifically for organic producers. Whether you have been farming organically for decades or just getting started with organic production practices, you’ll find sessions relevant to your operation.
Both ten-week series are free of charge. Each webinar session will include time for questions and discussion with the audience. Join us!
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Tuesdays 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - January 13 – March 17, 2026
- Join us for the latest research on organic production and marketing practices.
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To see the full speaker line up and register for the online webinar series, visit the Organic Seminar Series webpage.
- Spanish interpretation available.
- This series is a collaboration of UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program, UC Small Farms Network, UC Cooperative Extension, and Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association (ALBA) and all of the speakers who have graciously shared their time, insight, and expertise.
Wednesdays 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM January 14 – March 18, 2026
- New to organic farming? This series is for you. Learn everything you need to know to successfully prepare for USDA organic certification.
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To see the full speaker line up and register for the online webinar series, visit the Transition to Organic Series webpage.
- Spanish and Hmong interpretation available.
- This series is a collaboration of Community Alliance with Family Farms (CAFF), UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE), and UC Organic Agriculture Institute (UC OAI) and all of the speakers who have graciously shared their time, insight, and expertise.
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UC Ag Experts Talk: Epidemiology and Control of the Invasive Red Leaf Blotch Disease of Almond
Feb 18, 2026 | 3:00 PM
In this webinar, Dr. Florent P. Trouillas, Associate Cooperative Extension Specialist, will cover key symptoms of red leaf blotch, seasonal disease progression, spore types, and inoculum sources, along with management strategies such as cultural practices and fungicide efficacy and timing.
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Webinar: Diseases and Disorders in Vegetable Gardens
February 19, 2026 | 12:00 PM
Garden vegetables can suffer from many diseases and environmental problems, from powdery mildew to sunscald. This webinar will show you how to identify what’s wrong and how to manage it effectively.
| | | | UC ANR Report: California working landscapes – farms, ranches, mines, forests, renewable energy installations and fisheries – generate $404 billion in sales annually | | |
Last year, California surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourth-largest economy. Contributing to that achievement are over a million farm laborers, winemakers, park rangers, agricultural truckers, renewable energy technicians and many other workers who generate value from the state’s natural landscapes.
Academics from University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources have done the math on the economic scope of these working lands, compiling their findings in the publication “California’s Working Landscape: Evolving Contributions to National, State, and Regional Economies.” This new report includes the latest data on state employment, earnings, sales and businesses, providing an update to the first edition of this report, released in 2019.
Read the report here
| | Free webinars to highlight wildfire recovery resources, latest research | | | |
In the aftermath of devastating wildfires, residents often feel overwhelmed about how to begin the recovery process.
Californians looking for guidance on identifying and repairing damaged structures, testing for environmental contamination, and navigating complex regulations and building codes are invited to attend a four-part webinar series in February. Webinars are free but pre-registration is required to receive the links. Topic include backyard animals (2/17) and rebuilding after structure loss (2/23)
More about the webinars: In the aftermath of devastating wildfires, residents often feel overwhelmed about how to begin the recovery process.
Californians looking for guidance on identifying and repairing damaged structures, testing for environmental contamination, and navigating complex regulations and building codes are invited to attend a four-part webinar series in February. Webinars are free but pre-registration is required to receive the links. Topic include backyard animals (2/17) and rebuilding after structure loss (2/23)
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Topics in Subtropics
The U.C. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisors have combined to publish this quarterly combined newsletter. It will emphasize citrus and avocado, but will also discuss the minor subtropicals.
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The Disaster Blog
UC ANR Disaster, Resiliency, and Policy Advisor Lilian Thaoxaochay provides information on disaster preparedness, response, and recovery for farmers, ranchers, natural resource managers, and affected communities.
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Goldspotted Oak Borer Reaches Simi Valley
Oak populations throughout Ventura County at risk
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GSOB infestation.
Credit: Center for Invasive Species Research, University of California Riverside.
| | Goldspotted oak borer has been decimating wildland and urban oak populations in Southern California for almost 20 years. The non-native beetle has reached Ventura County. State foresters detected two distinct infestations in the eastern part of the county in the Simi Hills and Santa Susana Mountains. | | |
Funding Opportunity: Supplemental Disaster Relief Program
The USDA Supplemental Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) provides over $10 billion in 2026 aid for 2023–2024 crop, tree, bush, and vine losses, with applications due by April 30, 2026. It covers non-indemnified, shallow, and quality losses in two stages, including, but not limited to, damages from drought or storms.
| | The 38th annual gathering kicks off with online workshops, followed by in-person events across California. Visit the Community Alliance with Family Farmers website to learn more and reserve your tickets. | | Virtual Conference on Solutions for Climate Change | |
Over 80 talks will take place over 5 days on 12 tracks:
- Agriculture and Carbon Farming
- The Built Environment
- Business Sustainability
- Campus Sustainability
- Climate Communications
- Energy
- Environmental Justice
- Policy
- Rights of Nature
- Science and Education
- Waste
- Water and Oceans
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Your support helps in many ways.
Thank you.
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