http://ucanr.edu/blogs/venturacountyucce/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed Serving agriculture and residents since 1914 en-us UC ANR http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/ Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:27:05 PST Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:27:05 PST UC ANR It’s springtime, the sun is warm and the UC Hansen Agricultural Research and Extension Center (UC HAREC) is a busy place. Garden volunteers and farm staff have worked countless hours preparing the farm over the winter. The fields and gardens are flourishing and the sounds of children fill the air. Yellow school buses are a welcome sight at the Center. Over 1700 Ventura County youth grades K-3rd will participate in the 4-H Farm Field Trip and Classroom Outreach Program that kicks off in...
]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:27:04 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=9642&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed crijohnson@ucanr.edu(Cris L. Johnson) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=9642 UCCE's Dr. James Downer and Anna Howell will be speaking at the Tuesday, March 19 meeting of the Entomological Association of Southern California. Entomological professionals from Southern California will also be presenting and providing county specific updates. This meeting is open to the public. The meeting is a day of presentations and discussions on topics related to insects. Dr. Downer, an expert plant pathologist, will talk about insects that damage oaks. Bee expert, Anna Howell,...
]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2013 11:57:53 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=9466&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed crijohnson@ucanr.edu(Cris L. Johnson) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=9466 Ventura County's Agricultural Museum in Santa Paula is featuring a special exhibit devoted to World War I and II home gardens entitled "When Gardening Was Patriotic." The exhibit includes war era posters and other articles relevant to this period in history. Maintaining a strong food supply was an integral part of homefront support efforts where victory garden campaigns were not only important in creating food for home use and supplying to troops, but also as a patriotic booster for those at...
]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2013 19:05:14 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=9174&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed crijohnson@ucanr.edu(Cris L. Johnson) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=9174 Edible plants can enhance your garden and your dinner table. Learn how to add healthy, edible plants to your existing home landscaping at a "Edible Landscaping" workshop presented by our Master Gardeners. Ventura Master Gardeners are offering this series of workshops at locations throughout the county and are available to the public at no cost. For a flyer with dates and locations, click here. To register, click here.
]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:10:49 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=9315&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed crijohnson@ucanr.edu(Cris L. Johnson) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=9315 SAVE THE DATE.... February 28, 2013. UC Cooperative Extension in cooperation with the Hansen Agricultural Center is hosting a Landscape Disease Symposium that focuses on the formation, spread and control of disease in landscape plants. This annual event is organized by UCCE Ventura plant pathology advisor Dr. Jim Downer. He and other plant experts will speak on topics relevant to landscapers such as pathogens in fire injured trees, creating suppressive soil, wood decay, and disease from...
]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:09:28 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=9088&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed crijohnson@ucanr.edu(Cris L. Johnson) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=9088 The University of California Hansen Agricultural Research and Extension Center (UC HAREC) supports Ventura County agriculture through research and education efforts. Volunteers play a vital role in education outreach and are integral in achieving our mission. We are currently recruiting volunteers for our youth development programs. Join a dedicated group of individuals who share a passion for agriculture and enjoy working with youth of all ages. Interested individuals may attend an...
]]> Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:08:04 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=8951&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed crijohnson@ucanr.edu(Cris L. Johnson) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=8951 Teams of Ventura County 4-H youth recently took part in the 4-H National Science Experiment conducted in Ventura. Participants worked in teams of two to put their engineering and problem solving skills to the test in the EcoBot Challenge coordinated by local 4-H club leaders Monica Stanley and Diane Enos. The 4-H teams were assigned to build and program a robot that was capable of cleaning a hypothetical environmental spill of birdseed, rice and macaroni that stood in for spill elements...
]]> Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:29:46 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=8903&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed crijohnson@ucanr.edu(Cris L. Johnson) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=8903 On January 26 the Master Gardeners will present "Pruning Dormant Fruit Trees and Selection and Care of Garden Tools," the first of four seasonal Home-Garden workshops. This workshop will be devoted to teaching pruning techniques for trees and crops and proper garden tool maintenance. Time: 8:15 am - 12 pmLocation: Hansen Agricultural Center 14292 W. Telegraph Rd. Santa Paula, CAFee: $25 (includes workshop, continental breakfast and snacks)Contact: Leah...
]]> Wed, 05 Dec 2012 17:12:58 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=8837&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed crijohnson@ucanr.edu(Cris L. Johnson) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=8837 UCCE youth, family and community development advisor Rose Hayden-Smith toured the White House garden on October 19 as part of the White House Social Fall Garden Tour. There she was able to explore Michelle Obama's kitchen garden and get a sighting of the President who waved to them as he strolled through the area with the family dog. Rose leads a statewide initiative for sustainable food systems and has a passionate interest in promoting community and victory gardens. It is no surprise that...
]]> Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:08:30 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=8820&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed crijohnson@ucanr.edu(Cris L. Johnson) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=8820
]]> Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:49:10 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=8598&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed Gabe Gold http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=8598 SAVE THE DATE: NOVEMBER 7, 2012. That's when UC Cooperative Extension Ventura and the UC Hansen Agricultural Center will host the 4th Annual Research Symposium. Agricultural experts will speak on: Mitigating alternate bearing in "Nules" Clementine and "Pixie" Mandarin in Ventura County Nutrient uptake of different California native plants to be used as biofilters Optimizing anaerobic soil disinfestation Pest control and restoration efforts in Ventura County Undergraduate agriculture...
]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:56:06 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=8548&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed crijohnson@ucanr.edu(Cris L. Johnson) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=8548 Save the date... Saturday, November 10 The Master Gardeners want to show you how add your own personal touch to the holidays at their "Creating Holiday Gifts from Your Garden" workshop. Learn how to make soaps, lotions, olive oil and other hands-on from the garden gifts. The workshop will be held at the historic Hansen Agricultural Center in Santa Paula and the small registration fee includes presentations by UC Cooperative Extension advisors and experts and a continental breakfast. This...
]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2012 18:14:22 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=8493&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed crijohnson@ucanr.edu(Cris L. Johnson) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=8493 On October 1, 2012 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced new grant allocations of $101 million to support specialty crops in America. Believing that the diversity of American agriculture is one of the contributing factors to the healthy economic state of agriculture today, Vilsack feels that investing in specialty crops will stimulate growth and development and open up new markets of opportunity for farmers. The $101 million in grant money will be apportioned to promote two...
]]> Fri, 05 Oct 2012 17:42:35 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=8448&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed crijohnson@ucanr.edu(Cris L. Johnson) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=8448 The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is offering free training on good agricultural practices (GAP) to small farm growers. Topics include: Record keeping Harvest activities Storage Transportation Hygiene Water testing Handling of manure The sessions are three hours long and will be held at a variety of locations in California including Ventura during October and November. The Ventura workshop: Wednesday, October 24 (English/Spanish)From 9:00 am to...
]]> Fri, 05 Oct 2012 15:17:25 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=8447&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed crijohnson@ucanr.edu(Cris L. Johnson) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=8447 The Ventura County 4-H kicks off it's 16th annual Trick of Treat So Other Can Eat (TOTSOCE) food collection project to benefit Food Share, the county's local food bank. Beginning in October members of the public can donate nonperishable food items at participating sites throughout the county. Over 38,000 monthly Food Share clients are expected to benefit from this program. Last year's volunteers collected over 6,500 pounds of food and a goal of 7,500 pounds to food marks this year's...
]]> Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:37:10 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=8437&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed crijohnson@ucanr.edu(Cris L. Johnson) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=8437 The UCCE Ventura Master Gardeners have been getting some wonderful publicity in county publications. Recently "Ventana" a monthly magazine focusing on fine living in Ventura County published a four page spread on the program. The article describes the program and features a beautiful pictorial of Master Gardener projects and the Hansen Agricultural Center. The author also spent time talking with our Master Gardener program coordinator, Leah Haynes, and some of the program volunteers....
]]> Wed, 26 Sep 2012 17:46:25 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=8396&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed crijohnson@ucanr.edu(Cris L. Johnson) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=8396 Save the date... Saturday, September 29, 2012. UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) will be hosting a Pitahaya/Dragon Fruit tasting and lecture at the Hansen Agrlcultural Center in Santa Paula. This program will be conducted by Jose F. De Soto, Hansen Agricultural Center director, and Ramiro Lobo, UC farm advisor. Location: Hansen Agricultural Center (formerly known as Faulkner Farms) 14292 W. Telegraph Rd. Santa Paula, CA 93060 Time: 9:00 am - Noon This is a great...
]]> Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:37:31 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=8395&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed crijohnson@ucanr.edu(Cris L. Johnson) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=8395 HealthySchoolEnvironment.org is hosting free training workshops for school personnel and community partners: "Fresh Fruit and Vegetables: A Centerpiece of A Healthy School Environment" They are offering a two-day training and will provide fun, interactive activities and tools for school personnel and others to use to support an increase of fresh fruits and vegetables on school campuses. For more information or to register please visit:...
]]> Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:03:29 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=8393&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed crijohnson@ucanr.edu(Cris L. Johnson) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=8393 "Topics in Subtropics" is a seasonal newsletter composed by a group of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources subtropical tree crop farm advisors, including UCCE Ventura's Dr. Ben Faber. These advisors contribute articles related to subtropical horticulture, citrus, avocado and other related areas. The latest issue has recently been posted on our website and features articles on: Simazine degradation in California citrus orchards. This article focuses on research performed in response to...
]]> Fri, 21 Sep 2012 16:09:37 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=8364&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed crijohnson@ucanr.edu(Cris L. Johnson) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=8364 On October 17, 2012 UCCE Ventura in conjunction with the UC Hansen Agricultural Center will be conducting a field day at the Hansen Agricultural Center in Santa Paula. Here attendees will be able to visit stations staffed by UCCE experts who will speak on a variety of topics of interest to growers and horticulturists. The structure is informal and will allow for easy interchange between speakers and attendees. Each station will feature informational talks on the following...
]]> Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:40:04 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=8351&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed crijohnson@ucanr.edu(Cris L. Johnson) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=8351