Spotlight Stories
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South American Palm Weevil Pest Detected in San Ysidro
The Invasive South American Palm Weevil Detected in San Ysidro
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CDFA Specialty Crop Block Grant Funded Study to Demonstrate the Use of Hot Water in Pest Eradication
A new trial begins where we test the effectiveness of treating plant material with hot water as opposed to using pesticides or destroying the plant material all together.
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New Planting Method Offers Hope to San Diego Avocado Industry
UCCE Farm Advisor emeritus Gary Bender is interviewed by KPBS on a new planting method he has been working on with a local farm to try and offer relief to the avocado industry due to the drought and the high cost of water in San Diego County.
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We Are the Farm & Home Advisors
UC Cooperative Extension of San Diego County also operates as the Farm and Home Advisors through the County of San Diego. In this video, we hope to show you exactly what is is we do and how we are making a difference for our communities.
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Master Gardeners & the Juvenile Justice System
UC Master Gardeners recive aware for MG Growing Opportunites (MG-GO), an education, life and vocational skills program aimed at teenage youth involved the the Juvenile Justice System.
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4-H Youth Give Back
A 13-year 4-H member took one year to plan, coordinate and execute a run to raise awareness and funds for Turner Syndrome...
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Focus Groups with Youth
Local organizations are working to restore the watershed of the Chollas Creek’s south branch to improve environmental conditions and reduce crime...
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UCCE, Finances, and Youth
A UCCE Advisor and Specialist developed curriculum for online money management for teens wins an award as one of the 10 best financial resources for teens.
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UCCE and the International Trade of Ornamental Plants
UCCE steps up to the challenge and collaborates with AWM, CDFA, APHIS to help a local grower get set up for shipping his ornamental plants internationally.
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Invasive Plants Advisor Carl Bell Retires
Help us congratulate Carl on retiring from the University after 35 years of service!
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Celebrate 100 Years of Science & Service with Us!
You are invited to spend a few hours (10am – 2pm) with UCCE/FHA Advisors and Staff on May 8th for an exhibit of programs, posters, presentations and exciting demonstrations! Liven up your lunch break and join us!
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Proclamation for San Diego Saves Week
UCCE's Dr. Patti Wooten Swanson (right) and San Diego Saves volunteer, Dr. Valeri Paul (left) accept a Board proclamation declaring "San Diego Saves Week" from County Supervisor Dave Roberts.
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Grower 101: Sanitation
Horticulture & Nursery Advisor James Bethke was featured in the November 2013 Edition of Greenhouse Product News (GPN) Magazine for an article he wrote on the importance of sanitation in greenhouse environments.
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Outstanding Contribution to Agriculture
For those in the ornamental plant industry, the name James Bethke should ring a bell. If not, read on. Jim's research and outreach have been recognized by the California Association of Pest Control Advisers (CAPCA). They represents more than 75%...
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The Cooperative Mule: A Better Way to Apply Herbicides
Do you work in the invasive weed management industry? Do you wish there was an easier, faster and cheaper way to apply herbicides to large areas? UCCE's Carl Bell might have a solution for you...
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Wearing Bees & Eating Grubs: The things some do for education.
The University's VP, Barbara Allen Diaz is taking tax deductible contributions to support scholarships for students in need through Promise for Education, but there's a catch...
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Educating Public Workers About Aquatic Invasive Pests
Public works employees learn how to recognize aquatic invasive species.
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Meet the Beetles: How GSOB is affecting San Diego
They dig in one to two inches and starve trees of nutrients and water. See what's killing tens of thousands of trees in San Diego County and learn what you can do to stop it from spreading.
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Cooperative Extension Turns 100
Our colleagues in the communications office at Office of the President produced this video "birthday card" celebrating Cooperative Extension in California.
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Global Food Systems Forum Videos Now Online!
Webcast recordings of the University's Global Food Systems Forum which brought together a diverse group of speakers from different backgrounds who offer up discussion topics on battling global food security issues.
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EFNEP Teaches Educators How to Stay Organized (Video)
In this Charlie Chaplin inspired video, EFNEP teaches educators the benefits of staying organized and planning ahead.
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30 Years with UC
UC Cooperative Extension - San Diego would like to recognize Dr. Gary Bender for 30 years of service to the University of California.
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How to Install a Tensiometer (Video)
In this short video clip, Dr. Gary Bender describes what a tensiometer is and how they work, then demonstrates how to properly install one in an avocado grove.
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Back to School Savings 101 (Video)
Our office's Nutrition, Family & Consumer Science Advisor, Patti Wooten Swanson, Ph.D., discusses numerous ways in which families can save money on back to school supplies for the upcoming school year.
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Ag Water Quality Program in the News
Environmental Issues Advisor and County Director, Valerie Mellano, was featured in a Fox 5 interview at the Carlsbad Flower Fields regarding the Water Wise Farming display she and her crew put together in partnership with the fields.
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UCCE Highlights from 2010
The Farm and Home Advisor's office is celebrating its 96th year of cooperative partnership between the county of San Diego, the University of California and the United States Department of Agriculture. To help showcase the various programs and the many projects we've been working on, we have put together a report highlighting those programs from 2010.
