Organic Agriculture Seminar Series for Growers
Join the Small and Organic Farms Group for a weekly lunchtime seminar series. Each week there will be a guest speaker for a
30-minute presentation followed by questions from the listeners and more general discussion. More information can be found here.
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UC ANR adds expertise in wildfire, agriculture, health and more
To help Californians address challenging issues, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources continues to hire UC Cooperative Extension experts to work in communities throughout the state, from Del Norte County to Imperial County. Increased state funding is enabling UC ANR to expand its expertise.
Since 1914, UC Cooperative Extension's researchers have been working directly with community members to improve the lives and livelihoods of Californians.
The 19 recently hired UC Cooperative Extension specialists and advisors bring expertise in wildfire, community economic development, agricultural technology, rice farming, nutrition, climate adaptation, environmental horticulture, water, dairy, regenerative agriculture, pasture and pest management.
To see a list of UC Cooperative Extension advisors who have joined in the past few months, click here.
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UC Ag Experts Talk Webinar Series
A monthly series of one-hour webinars designed for commercial agricultural growers and pest control advisers that highlights various pest management and subtropical horticultural topics. During each webinar, a UC Expert presents and answers questions. To check upcoming topics, register for the webinars, and view past webinars visit the UC Ag Experts Talk website.
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Cal Poly Strawberry Center 8th Annual Field Day
August 8, 2024 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Strawberry growers, researchers and industry representatives from all over California (and beyond) gather annually for the Strawberry Center Field Day!
Participants rotate through Automation, Entomology and Plant Pathology stations, hearing from Cal Poly students and staff about the latest research taking place at the Strawberry Center. Topics range from the newest automation technology to predatory mites to soil-borne pathogens of strawberry, and much more! Lunch will be served. Registration opens in April.
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New Program Aimed at Preserving California’s Agricultural Heritage
Beginning farmers and ranchers in California face many challenges in sustaining their agricultural operations. This program provides no-cost mentoring services from established farmers and ranchers to facilitate knowledge transfer. Enroll here.
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Author: Ben Faber
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Although, it's probably too late for the fungicide to correct Citrus Brown Rot and Septoria on coastal lemons. In normal rainfall years, a skirt spray of copper is done to prevent rain splash bringing spores of various Phytophthora species in contact with fruit. The spray is done the fall especially if high rainfall is expected that year, and can be reapplied in January/February if indeed rain has arrived. The spray is usually only up about 4 feet from the ground, rarely needed above that. But this year, there has been lots of wind and brown rot has appeared throughout tree. There has been lots of wind to spread the spores and create disease in fruit quite above ground level. Fruit on these trees is going to need to be selectively picked to avoid the infected fruit, adding to harvest costs. Continue Reading
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A team of University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources advisors has created a new comprehensive website for small acreage landowners in California and beyond. The Small Acreage Landowners website, at https://ucanr.edu/sites/smacreage, is designed to be a one-stop shop for backyard livestock producers, youth raising livestock, and other small acreage landowners. Information on livestock husbandry, pasture management, pests and predators, weed management and emergency preparedness is in English and Spanish on the website.
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Agricultural Best Practices Educator Job ID 64162
Farm labor expertise development is one of the top priorities identified by Ventura County stakeholders. While technical information is typically extended to growers and farm supervisors, hands-on training delivered directly to field workers in the production frontline, such as irrigators and tractor and sprayer operators, is expected to have greater impact in optimizing agricultural practices. We are seeking an educator to focus primarily on developing, conducting and managing an education program to increase the impact of extension programs in Ventura County
To apply, click here
Program / Office Assistant Job ID 64008
We are seeking a Program Assistant to support the research, extension and outreach activities of UC Cooperative Extension.
If interested, apply here
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Climate Corner
Author: Jill Sarick
Embracing Spring: CSUCI STEAM Carnival Sets the Stage for Environmental Education Season Starting March 8th
Spring marks the onset of the environmental education event season. We've curated a comprehensive list of events scheduled through May, emphasizing environmental literacy, climate education, and participatory science opportunities throughout the County.
Kicking off this weekend is the highly anticipated STEAM Festival on March 8th, 2024, hosted by California State University – Channel Islands (CSUCI). Attendees can engage in hands-on educational activities facilitated by UC ANR staff and various community-based and academic organizations. The event will promote 'science, technology, engineering, art, and math' (STEAM) via interactive exhibits, science experiments, and maybe even some cool rocket launches to inspire youth towards STEAM careers.
To learn more about STEAM education continue here
Green Living Tip of the Month:
Spring is a great time to attend, or even better, volunteer with a community-based education program in your area. For more information, check out these events coming up around Ventura County.
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California Poppy Day is April 6 every year. See this link to learn more about how to see the California Poppy blooms, which should be spectacular this year due to the heavy rains
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