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Welcome to SoCal Urban Food Production Blog!

August 30, 2024
By Esther N Lofton, Amrita Mukherjee, Grant E Johnson
Our blog is a dedicated resource for anyone interested in the vibrant world of urban agriculture and water resources.
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Avocado Irrigation Workshop - Escondido, Sept 3

August 29, 2024
By Ben A Faber
Avocado Irrigation Workshop September 3(Tuesday), 2024 1:00 4:00 P.M. San Diego Farm Bureau 420 S Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025 Workshop registration link: Registration 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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Avocado Pests Webinar - CEUs

August 27, 2024
By Ben A Faber
View Complete Calendar | Return to What Are the UC Ag Experts Talking About? Date: September 4, 2024 Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Contact: Cheryl Reynolds, creynolds@ucanr.edu Sponsor: UC Ag Experts Talk In this webinar, Dr.
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A pink floribunda rose cultivar, "Nearly Wild," draws honey bees and native bees in the UC Davis Bee Haven. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
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'Nearly Wild' and 'In the Pink'

August 26, 2024
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Talk about flower power. When you walk through the UC Davis Bee Haven, a half-acre garden on Bee Biology Road, west of the central campus, you'll see bees and other pollinators foraging on a pink floribunda rose cultivar, Nearly Wild.
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Irrigation and Nutrient Training Workshop

August 26, 2024
By Ben A Faber
! Hosted by: VCAILG Date: August 29th and 30th Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm both days Description: Growers are invited to participate in this 6-hour training to acquire the credentials needed to develop self-certified Irrigation and Nutrient Management Plan (INMP) for their farms.
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NRCS in the City

August 26, 2024
By Ben A Faber
NRCS Resources for Urban Growers Author: Annie Edwards, Urban Conservationist Author: Catherine de la Pea, Soil Conservationis Are you an urban grower looking to improve the sustainability of your farm?
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