Science-Based Solutions for Ventura County's Communities, Farms and Environment

Time 2021-06-06 16:11:26

Web Name: Science-Based Solutions for Ventura County's Communities, Farms and Environment

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Contact UsUC Cooperative Extension Ventura County669 County Square Dr.Suite 100Ventura CA 93003Phone: 805.645.1451Fax: 805.645.1474Office HoursOur offices are currently closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and our team is telecommuting from home. We are available via phone and email.Click here for our office directory: Contact/Staff Info Trees Make a Better World - Free Five-part Webinar SeriesSessions will cover tree selection, planting, pruning, feeding, watering, pest management.When: Thursdays beginning April 22, 2021Registration: Trees Make a Better World There's a new group just for you being formed in Ventura County.Join us for an evening of farmer focused conversation. Meet your fellow farmers and connect with others who work in agriculture in our region. The goal is to offer space for farmers to... Attention Farmers Ranchers (to include all growers, ranchers, workers of the land, shepherds, cattle people, and farm advocates)!!!There's a new group just for you being formed in Ventura County.Join us for an evening of farmer focused...Hear what happens to a tree under heat stress and what can and is being done about itGiulia Marino, UC Davis Tree Physiologist, How Heat Affects a Tree and What Options Are there to Reduce... COVID-19: UCCE Ventura Operations Information To reduce the risk of COVID-19 virus spread, the UCCE Ventura County office and Hansen Agricultural REC will be closed until further notice in accordance with UC guidelines and the Ventura County StayWell at Homeorder. UC academics and staff will continue to work remotely during normal business hours.All UC ANR-hosted meetings/events scheduled through July 2021 have been canceled, postponed or will be conducted via Zoom. We are monitoring the COVID-19 situation as it unfolds and will update the website with any changes. If you have questions or concerns, email us at hansencevc@ucanr.edu.Thanks for understanding and stay well.Annemiek SchilderDirector UCCE Ventura/HAREC Thelma Hansen Fund Call for Proposals: Update Due to the pending sale of the Faulkner Farm and planned transition of the Hansen Agricultural Research and Extension Center to a new location and associated expenses, there will be no call for proposals for the Thelma Hansen Fund in 2021.You may wish to explore the Sustainable Agriculture Food Systems Small Grants program as a possible alternative. Post Fire Recovery Project Severe wildfires in Ventura and LosAngeles Counties have damaged urban and rural roads, culverts, structures, and hill slopes, resulting in potential discharges of sediment, metals, nutrients, and other pollutants to adjacentstreams, threatening aquatic life and public health.A new project - in partnership with Ventura RCD and Los Angeles Regional Water Board - will implement erosion control Best Management Practices (BMPs) to reduce erosion on private and public lands impacted by2018, (INCLUDING THE THOMAS FIRE), 2019, and 2020 wildfires within Ventura County.The Program will allocate a total of $320,000 worth of reimbursable supplies across at least 16 sub-projects, funding will be available on a first come first serve basis.Click on the link below to learn more. Announcement Final_Internet Protecting Subtropicals from Frost Farm Advisor Ben Faber has put together a helpful and comprehensive document about protecting subtropicals from frost. This PDF covers a range of topics. You can access it below: Protecting Subtropicals from frost And remember, even though our office remains closed to the public, we're available via email and phone. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need assistance. If you are a commercial grower and need advice or assistance on an agricultural issue, please contact the appropriate UC CooperativeExtension Advisor.If you wish to bring a sample to the UCCE office, please complete and print the Sample Submission Form and bring it with your sample. You want to protect your family and reduce the risk of harm caused by pests. So do we.Your gift...

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