Agriculture

Girl holding rabbit in a field of flowers

University of California 4-H Youth Development Program: Page

Animal Science

4-H Animal Science not only includes raising an animal, but can also include learning new skills related to animals. The availability of Animal Science projects varies by club and county. Please check with your county 4-H office to see what kind of projects are available.

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Black angus cattle with transmitter collars for e-fencing.

UCCE Central Sierra: Page

Central Sierra: Livestock

Across California, the University of Californias Cooperative Extension offices are problem-solving centersthe bridge between local issues and the power of UC research. Our county-based staff is part of the community; we live and work in the areas we serve.

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UC Organic Agriculture Institute: Page

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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Lettuce field with fusarium resistance trial

UC IPM on the South Central Coast: Article

Tolerance of lettuce varieties to Fusarium wilt – 2024

February 24, 2025

By Alexander I Putman, Yu-Chen Wang, Christopher A Greer

Tolerance of lettuce varieties to Fusarium wilt 2024 Alex Putman, Yu-Chen Wang, and Chris Greer Summary Fusarium wilt of lettuce, caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lactucae (FOL), is an economically significant disease on the Central Coast of California.

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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Lychee/Longan Workshop

February 24, 2025

By Ben A Faber

New Tropical Fruit Growers' Workshop Lychee and Longan When: Tuesday, February 25, 2025; 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST, which is 12 - 3 PST IT STARTS TOMORROW!!!!!!!!! Where: Webinar via Zoom Cost: Free This is the beginning of a series on subtropical fruit trees that could easily be adopted ion Southern...

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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Avocado Botany Text - NEW

February 21, 2025

By Ben A Faber

3rd Edition Daniel Carrillo, Bruce Schaffer, B Nigel Wolstenholme, Anthony W Whiley View information Preview PDF Description Readership Reviews Author Biography The avocado industry is evolving rapidly.

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Honey bee researcher Scott McArt of Cornell University

CAMBP Free Webinar on Feb. 24: Scott McArt to Discuss Pesticides and Bees

February 20, 2025

By Kathy Keatley Garvey

This is a presentation we've all been looking forward to: pesticides and the impact on bees and other pollinators. It's especially important now due to the troubling bee losses throughout the nation.

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A honey bee pollinating an almond blossom. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Tough Time for Beekeepers and Almond Growers

February 19, 2025

By Kathy Keatley Garvey

It's a tough time for beekeepers and almond growers during California's almond pollination season. There's a nationwide bee shortage, rapidly increasing hive thefts and often uncooperative weather.

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Cows gathering in the shade of a clump of trees

Food Blog: Article

Sweet molasses feed key to understanding grazing behavior in cattle

February 19, 2025

By Emily C. Dooley

Researchers tempted grazing cattle with sweet molasses feed to discover whether cows would roam far and wide to graze or stick close to the herd, water supplies and feed stations.

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Ganado porta los collares de cercado virtual que funcionan con energía solar.

Blog Verde: Article

Los cercados virtuales revolucionan la industria ganadera

February 19, 2025

By Basilisa M Rawleigh

La tecnologa puede ahorrar tiempo a los ganaderos y beneficiar a los animales y tierras Despus que el incendio de Caldor destruyera miles de millas de cercado en su rancho ganadero en el 2021, Leisel Finley y su familia necesitaban reemplazarlo.

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