Pest Management & Plant Health

In this webinar, Dr. Kent Daane, Cooperative Extension Specialist with UC Berkeley and at the Kearney Agricultural Center, will discuss vine mealybug controls in California vineyards.

Learn the art and science behind composting from a local Master Composter. Learn about the importance of managing your organic waste (food scraps and yard trimmings) at home. As the drought worsens and the climate warms, home-based waste management has never been more relevant.

Join us for an insightful webinar on integrated crop-poultry production! Title: Dealing with the Elements and Winter Diseases for Pastured Flocks Speakers: Ann Baier | National Center for Appropriate Technology Dr.

Winter is a great time to control many fruit tree pests. In this webinar you will learn to identify and manage fruit tree diseases such as peach leaf curl, fire blight, and others. Register at https://ucanr.zoom.

2 Day Virtual PSA Grower Trainings Date: December 5 - 6 (Register by November 14) Time: Day 1: 12pm-4:30pm Day 2: 12pm-4:30pm Cost: $50 Contact: Contact Person: Erin DiCaprio Phone: 530-752-6594 OR Contact Person: Ariana Reyes Email: aireyes@ucanr.edu This training course covers seven modules.

FNR 86 California Naturalist Certification, 1.5 units This class will be a residential course - held at Columbia College's High Sierra Institute on HWY 108 (near Kennedy Meadows / Columns of the Giants).

Learn the art and science behind composting from a local Certified Master Composter. Learn about the importance of managing your organic waste (food scraps and yard trimmings) at home. As the drought worsens and the climate warms, home-based waste management has never been more relevant.

This talk will cover the fundamentals of herbicides for weed management around the home and garden. Weed expert Tom Getts will discuss how herbicides work, the effectiveness of various organic and synthetic herbicides, and how to choose the right herbicide for your weed problem.

The 27th Annual UCCE North Coast IPM Seminar will be held virtually. Join us on November 20th and 21st, 2024, from 8:00am-12:15/12:30pm both days! 2 hours of Laws and Regs and 5.25 hours Other DPR CE Hours Pending Approval. 8 hours CCA units Pending Approval.

Our wonderful Master Gardeners will be on-site ready to answer your gardening, plant, or pest questions! Bring photos or samples to help us identify what's happening and so we can provide more accurate information.