The climate type in much of California is described as Mediterranean climate, with winter rains and dry, hot summers. Mediterranean climates are found in only five places in the world: California ...

Avoid going to two streams, lakes, or other water bodies the same day, to give you time to decontaminate your gear between sites. If you must visit multiple sites, plan your trips so that any sites ...

University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Small Farms Advisors and program staff serve as an information hub connecting small-scale farms to research and education resources of the ...

Designing urban agriculture space so that it will use water efficiently, avoid costly soil remediation, attract beneficial insects, and maximize space can greatly influence a farm or garden’s ...

All 4-H adult volunteers must apply and be appointed annually. Please follow the steps below to apply to be a 4-H new adult volunteer. All new 4-H volunteers must go through a screening process. Our ...

Congratulations! You have started your journey to joining Santa Barbra County 4-H Community. We want to ensure that it goes as smoothly as possible for you and your family! We have outlines a list of ...

I recently visited two major vegetable production regions in Japan and saw the vegetable wholesale markets in Kumamoto and Tokyo. The following article was requested by the Japanese Agricultural ...

Please review the information below to get access to the Aggie Enterprise system. Access to the Aggie Enterprise Hands-On environment for training purposes will be provided along with production ...

CFOs are not allowed to manufacture potentially hazardous foods, acidified foods, or low acid canned food products that would support the growth of botulism if not properly prepared. CDPH will ...

New invasive species in the United States to be on the lookout for. Early detection is key to keeping the Spotted Lanternfly out of California. See the attached newsletter (pdf) en español for photos ...

The Small Farm Program provides production and marketing information to farmers not reached by traditional extension programs. Our clientele operate small-scale, family-owned or managed farms or ...

The term "herbs" has many meanings. The most accepted one is "plants that are not used solely as vegetables or ornaments." Herbs are multiple use plants useful for culinary, cosmetic, industrial, ...