University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) is the local link that connects Santa Clara County residents directly to the powerful research, expertise, and information of the UC system. Our ...

The 4-H program offers youth hands-on learning experiences, skills, leadership, and memories that last a lifetime. Youth can get involved through our Community Clubs, which offer projects such as ...

A farm stand piled high with fresh-picked peaches is a timeless picture of summer in California. Farmers have been selling their produce at roadside stands just about as long as there have been roads ...

It's our 2025-2026 program year! Learn how you can begin your 4-H journey here! Through 4-H, kids find their spark, build real world skills and become resilient, adaptable, lifelong learners. We ...

Managing forest fuels around your home and property is an essential part of living with fire. By removing material, repositioning hazardous fuel, or simply preventing growth of fuel, one can greatly ...

We acknowledge that the land on which we gather today, at 890 North Bush Street, Ukiah, California, is the traditional and ancestral territory of the Pomo people. We recognize their enduring ...

An autonomous, pulsed electric weeding robot for orchards and vineyards took the Grand Prize in the fourth annual Farm Robotics Challenge awards ceremony on May 21 held at Plug and Play Tech Center in ...

UC Cooperative Extension County Master Gardeners (Solano & Yolo) are currently renovating the 900 square foot Willis Linn Jepson Native Plant Garden at the Peña Adobe in Vacaville. We have been ...

Earlier this fall, the New World screwworm – the flesh-burrowing larva of a blowfly (Cochliomyia hominivorax) – was detected in cattle in Mexico just 70 miles from the U.S. border. Most recently, in ...

Fig 1: Rooting of a basil cutting in water, photo by Jim Farr Plant propagation is a rewarding practice that allows home gardeners to multiply their favorite plants, save money, and share beloved ...

Gathering fresh eggs laid by chickens in your backyard may sound idyllic, but keeping the birds healthy requires some special knowledge. Avian influenza, salmonella, predators, food safety, choosing ...

Earthworms are mainly seen at night, when watering frequently takes place, or after rainy days. They like moist soil which makes it easier for them to burrow, and, for the nightcrawler, provides an ...