HAREC is dedicated to Extension, Education and Outreach and serves as a venue for a wide variety of audiences. Field days and workshops provided by UC advisors extend research results to local growers. This current and real-world information is used to make informed decisions and enhance farming operations. Likewise, Ventura County Master Gardener workshops, on site and in the community, deliver science based gardening information to enrich the knowledge of the home gardener.

New Weather Station Network for Improved Irrigation Management in Ventura County

With distinct microclimates influenced by a diverse geography and proximity to the ocean, UC ANR is rolling out new ET-weather stations in Ventura County to improve irrigation efficiency.  

These stations now support irrigation apps for crops like strawberries, vegetables and avocados, helping growers, farm managers and irrigators use data-driven information for determining how long to irrigate. UC ANR hopes to expand the network and is looking for local hosts.

Read Article authored by UCCE Ventura County Advisors Andre Biscaro and Ben Faber.