Ranchers in Placer, Nevada, and Yuba Counties, along with UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) and the County Agricultural Departments from these three counties, have established a Disaster Livestock Access Program to facilitate livestock and human safety before, during, and after wildfire and other emergencies. Evacuating livestock from commercial ranching operations may not be possible in the […]
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Food Safety after a Wildfire Evacuation
Tens of thousands of people have been affected by the Mosquito Fire, with some families having been evacuated for nearly two weeks. With the extended loss of power, refrigerators and freezers are not able to keep food chilled to safe temperatures. This greatly increases the risk of foodborne illnesses, especially for vulnerable populations such as […]
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Beginning Farming Academy for new farmers and ranchers on September 30 and October 1
Auburn, California September 15, 2022 – Is your dream to run a small farm or ranch? Are you ready to get started on your dream? Apply for the Beginning Farming Academy offered by the University of California Cooperative Extension on September 30 and October 1, 2022. The class is held in Auburn and runs from […]
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Ricky Satomi Hired as Forestry Advisor with UCCE Sutter-Yuba
Ricky Satomi joined UCCE Sutter-Yuba on March 15, 2022, as an Area Forestry and Natural Resources Advisor in the Western Sierra Region (Sutter, Yuba, Butte, Nevada, Placer counties). He specializes in forest management with a focus on new technologies and wood product utilization. Satomi has previously served as an area forest advisor for UCCE working […]
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Reusable Bags…How Safe Are They?
March 25, 2020 – You’ve made the transition from paper or plastic grocery bags to reusable bags. You keep them in the trunk, so they are always available when you go shopping. Time for a pat on the back? Maybe. Do you ever wash those bags? If you don’t, you’re not alone. Most people do […]
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Placer/Nevada 4-H Program Seeks to Transfer Woodchuck Camp Ownership
AUBURN, Calif. January 6, 2020 – The Placer and Nevada County 4-H programs are seeking a new owner for a camp facility at Woodchuck Flat on the Tahoe National Forest near Cisco Grove, California. The facility, which includes a well, kitchen, showers, toilets, and tent platforms is operated under a special use permit from the […]
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Prescribed Fire on Private Lands Workshops Oct. 8 and Oct. 10
Placerville, CA, October 1, 2019 – University of California Cooperative Extension will be hosting two one-day workshops in October 2019 designed for landowners and land managers wanting to gain skills in prescribed fire planning and implementation. Dates and times are: October 8, 2019 at the Ambulance, Fire & EOC Facility, 18440 Striker Crt, Sonora, CA […]
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Food Safety During a PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff
July 9, 2019 – Many people will be effected by planned power shutoffs this fire season. With a loss of power, refrigerators and freezers are not able to keep food chilled at safe temperatures. This increases the risk of foodborne illnesses. Perishable foods such as meat, eggs, and dairy should always be kept at or […]
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UC Cooperative Extension ramps up its climate change response
April 24, 2019 – While scientific reports continue to mount confirming that global climate change is increasing temperatures, causing more frequent weather extremes and raising the sea level in California, UC Cooperative Extension is working to ensure the worst predictions are avoided and California residents and businesses will be able to adapt to the change. […]
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Is a small farm or ranch your dream? The Beginning Farming Academy is for you!
Auburn, Calif. April 23, 2019 – Is your dream to start a small farm or ranch? Are you ready to get started on your dream? Apply for the Beginning Farming Academy offered by the University of California Cooperative Extension on April 26th and 27th, 2019. The class is held in Auburn and runs from 8 […]
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Workshop on Sierra Nevada FireWorks curriculum for grades K-10 in Georgetown April 4th and 5th
Placerville, CA, March 12, 2019: The University of California Cooperative Extension, US Forest Service and the Center for Forestry at UC Berkeley will be hosting a two-day workshop on integration of wildland fire science into education of youth from Kindergarten through 12th grade. It is aimed at both formal and non-formal educators interested in incorporating […]
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Get on the Path to Healthy Eating
January 8, 2019 – Eating healthier is a common New Year’s resolution. Many people start off well, but then revert to old habits. Try the following tips to get on the path to healthy eating: Make the healthy choice the easy choice. Have vegetables and fruits washed, cut up, and available in the refrigerator. Children […]
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Tuolumne Master Gardener Garden Tour on October 14
SONORA, Calif. October 8, 2018 – Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 14th, when the University of California Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners of Tuolumne County will host their twenty-third annual garden tour. This year’s theme is “Gardening with Purpose.” Purposeful gardens will demonstrate landscape ideas ranging from slightly higher elevations (the top of Phoenix Lake […]
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UC Cooperative Extension works in local communities to help Californians adapt to climate change
Sept. 14, 2018 – Californians received bleak news last month when the state released its fourth assessment of climate change in California. The report predicts severe wildfires, more frequent and longer droughts, rising sea levels, increased flooding, coastal erosion and extreme heat. “It’s great to be living in a state where science and facts around climate […]
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UC Cooperative Extension to hold ‘Prescribed Fire on Private Lands’ Workshops
Placerville, CA, September 5, 2018 – University of California Cooperative Extension will be hosting two one-day workshops in October 2018 designed for landowners and land managers wanting to gain skills in prescribed fire planning and implementation. Dates and times are: October 2, 2018 at the Colfax Veterans Memorial Hall, 22 Sunset Circle, Colfax, CA October […]
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Fire Resiliency Workshop on Feb. 20
NEVADA CITY, Calif. February 18, 2018 – A Fire-Adapted Strategies Workshop co-sponsored by the University of California Cooperative Extension, Resource Conservation District, Fire Safe Council of Nevada County, and the Natural Resource Conservation Service is coming up on Tuesday, February 20th, at the Rood Center from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. As Nevada County recovers from […]
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November is Sweet Potato Month
November 3, 2016 – The sweet potato, a root vegetable, is one of the most nutritious foods in the vegetable group. Often confused with yams and labeled as such in grocery stores, sweet potatoes are more moist and sweet than yams. There are two types of sweet potatoes commonly found in the U.S.: Firm sweet […]