http://cesandiego.ucdavis.edu/index4.cfm?blogrss=18483&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed CE Community Blog en-us UC ANR http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/ Fri, 24 May 2013 14:18:52 PST Fri, 24 May 2013 14:18:52 PST UC ANR In the spirit of Earth Day, the UC Master Gardeners recently did a piece with the County of San Diego in which MG Renee Tepper discusses some of the things you can do to evaluate your current gardening practices and offers up suggestions for other things you can do to make your garden a little more earth-friendly and sustainable. Go to http://www.mastergardenerssandiego.org/sustain/ to take the survey to see if your garden is earth-friendly. It has lots of information and links to improve......
]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:10:31 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=10051&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed rkrason@ucanr.edu(Ryan Krason) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=10051 For those that have attended our Water School meetings, the time is finally here! Our new self assessment app "Know Your H20 is now available on the iTunes Store for free! Right now there are only a self assessment for Tree Crops but we will be working in the near future to create sections for Greenhouses & Nurseries, Animal Agriculture, and Commercial Turf & Landscape. We'll let you know as those become available. App Description Water quality laws and regulations are putting a......
]]> Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:19:35 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=9792&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed rkrason@ucanr.edu(Ryan Krason) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=9792 Since the development and launch of ANR’s Strategic Vision 2025, the division has identified five initiatives that represent the best opportunities for ANR’s considerable infrastructure and talent to seek new resources and new ways of partnering within and outside UC to find solutions for California. Click on link below to learn more. http://ucanr.edu/sites/StrategicInitiatives/...
]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:39:12 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=9742&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed rkrason@ucanr.edu(Ryan Krason) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=9742 Super Bowl Sunday is one of the biggest eating days of the year---right up there with Thanksgiving. Enjoy the party without over indulging. Here's how: Pre-game warm-up: Eat a healthy breakfast and lunch or snack before you head to the party. Skipping meals to “save up” your calories for the big event backfires when over eat because you are so hungry. Think like a winner: Focus on the game and enjoying your friends, rather......
]]> Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:17:59 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=9203&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed rkrason@ucanr.edu(Ryan Krason) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=9203 Hey Bloggers,A new PSA from our Healthy Garden Healthy Home program is available via our YouTube Channel. It describes what a watershed is, how it works, and how pollutants like pesticides and fertilizers make their way to the ocean.  As you can imagine, these toxic substances can have a huge impact on the plants and animals they come in contact with along the way. They also have an impact on our own lives. For those who have seen the warning signs posted near stream outlets at the beach, this......
]]> Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:58:56 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=6950&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed rkrason@ucanr.edu(Ryan Krason) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=6950 Hey Bloggers,An article was written on the UC Food Blog about our recent Pitahaya Field Day. To read the full article and find out why Dragonfruit (Pitahaya) is catching on with local farmers, follow the link below:http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5684It's Your TurnWhat sort of grower are you and what area are you from? Have you had experience with growing dragonfruit before and if not, have you considered it?...
]]> Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:05:26 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5703&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed rkrason@ucanr.edu(Ryan Krason) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5703 Hey Bloggers,UCCE San Diego now has an active Facebook Page, Twitter Feed and YouTube Channel! Stay up-to-date with all of our programs and the wonderful information they continue to provide you by subscribing to or following our feeds. If you know someone who may be interested in our programs, share our links! UCCE prides itself in serving the communities we live in, and if we can grow our audience and fan base, we'll be able to help a lot more. Thanks for following!...
]]> Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:56:27 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5671&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed rkrason@ucanr.edu(Ryan Krason) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5671 As members of the Ag Waiver and any of the Irrigated Lands Monitoring Groups in the San Diego area, you need to complete two hours of water quality education per calendar year.We are hosting "Water Schools" at a variety of locations in the county to help you complete your educational requirement. If you have attended one of our "Water Schools", we hope you enjoyed it!  Our "Water Schools" are free and open to members of any monitoring group. You will receive a certificate of completion of your......
]]> Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:55:10 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5486&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed rkrason@ucanr.edu(Ryan Krason) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5486 Hey Bloggers,The Master Gardeners program is holding their “Autumn in the Garden Tour & Market” on October 1st. The event showcases seven gardens tended by Master Gardeners in scenic Point Loma. The event date coincides with San Diego’s enviable fall planting season.Eight open gardens will highlight diverse water-wise landscapes and amenities ranging from outdoor kitchens to potagers and orchards.  All will feature educational displays on everything from citrus care to composting, birds and......
]]> Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:39:52 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5458&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed rkrason@ucanr.edu(Ryan Krason) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5458 Hello Bloggers,This message is to inform you that our San Diego office is moving. Fear not, the new location is just down the street! Come July 25th, we will be located at:9335 Hazard Way Suite 201 San Diego, CA  92123Though staff phone numbers will change, our general office number and fax machine will stay the same. If you are having trouble getting a hold of us, you can always send us an email at cesandiego@ucdavis.edu. If you need to reach one of our staff members specifically, check our......
]]> Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:45:24 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5362&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed rkrason@ucanr.edu(Ryan Krason) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5362 As members of the Ag Waiver and any of the Irrigated Lands Monitoring Groups in the San Diego area, you need to complete two hours of water quality education per calendar year. We are hosting "Water Schools" at a variety of locations in the county to help you complete your educational requirement. If you have attended one of our "Water Schools", we hope you enjoyed it!  Our "Water Schools" are free and open to members of any monitoring group. You will receive a certificate of completion of your......
]]> Fri, 08 Jul 2011 09:13:52 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5292&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed rkrason@ucanr.edu(Ryan Krason) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5292 Hey Growers,Our Subtropical Fruit Crops Advisor, Dr. Gary Bender and team, have staked out an irrigation plot in Pauma Valley for the Gold Nugget Mandarin and we hope to be planting next week. Two things are important for this plot:1. We will have five levels of irrigation to help us decide how much water is required for the best yields.2. The Gold Nugget variety has a market window in June-July which is very unique because the San Joaquin Valley is usually out of mandarins by April, and only......
]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:29:43 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5167&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed rkrason@ucanr.edu(Ryan Krason) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5167 Hey Bloggers,This summer, several of our programs (Master Gardener, Wildfire Info, and Ag Water Quality) are setting up booths at the Flower and Garden show in and around the O'Brien Hall at the San Diego County Fair. So, whether you're headed to the fair for the rides, concerts or to see what new fried concoction the vendors have come up with this year, be sure to stop by one of our booths for a bit of enlightening information and a break from the crowds while checking out all the beautiful......
]]> Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:40:30 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5106&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed rkrason@ucanr.edu(Ryan Krason) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=5106 Hey Bloggers,In recognition of our 96th year of cooperative partnership between the county of San Diego, the University of California and the United States Department of Agriculture, the Farm and Home Advisors office has published its Program Highlights for 2010. Be sure to take a look at the vast number of resources our various programs offer and contact us should you have any questions or comments relating to our research and outreach....
]]> Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:46:57 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=4654&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed rkrason@ucanr.edu(Ryan Krason) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=4654 Hey Bloggers,Just wanted to congratulate the UCCE San Diego Team for raising $1,740.00 for the March of Dimes Baby Walk for 2011. For those who don't know, March of Dimes helps mothers to have full-term pregnancies and by researching the problems that threaten the health of babies. From Left to Right: TOP: Carl Bell (County Director), Lori Renstrom (Management Services Officer II), Terri Barrat (Office Support Specialist); BOTTOM: Leigh Johnson (Coastal Resources Advisor), Amy Long......
]]> Mon, 02 May 2011 14:11:45 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=4769&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed rkrason@ucanr.edu(Ryan Krason) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=4769 Summers heating up, so break out the barbecue, swim suits and sunscreen! While summer is synonymous with having fun with family and friends, as Southern Californians, we know that this is also prime wildfire weather. The Wildfire Zone creates awareness of wildfire risks and hazards and offers tips on how you can reduce them. By working together as individuals and communities, we can all reduce the risks of wildfire. Learn what to do before, during, and after a wildfire occurs by......
]]> Mon, 02 May 2011 14:59:49 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=4771&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed rkrason@ucanr.edu(Ryan Krason) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=4771 Hey Bloggers,Check out this article that discusses the Naturally Raised Marketing Claim Standard which states "that livestock used for the production of meat and meat products have been raised entirely without growth promotants, antibiotics (except for ionophores used as coccidiostats for parasite control), and have never been fed animal byproducts." Click here to read the full article....
]]> Mon, 02 May 2011 15:57:40 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=4773&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed rkrason@ucanr.edu(Ryan Krason) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=4773 ]]> Mon, 02 May 2011 14:54:03 PST http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=4770&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed rkrason@ucanr.edu(Ryan Krason) http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=4770