by Tom Damm To fully appreciate why two EPA regions are working to improve the Delaware River Watershed, it helps to experience the area’s natural wonders. I had the opportunity to do so recently on two kayaking day trips. The first was an intimate tour of a county lake that connects with Assunpink Creek and eventually the Delaware River near […]

Are you among the growing group that have taken up beekeeping? Whether you are a backyard hive enthusiast, or operate a large scale production, in honor of National Honey Bee Day 2018 this coming Saturday, August 18th, 2018, be sure to check out the article below which highlights UC’s revised bee resources. National Honey Bee Day 2018: Brush up on […]

Cape May-Lewes ferry, MV Twin Capes  (photo credit: DNREC by Sherilyn Lau Have you ever wondered what’s on the ocean floor?  Or maybe you’ve thought about what type of home supports marine life such as sea whips and mussels? On the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, 26 miles due east of the Indian River Inlet in Delaware, lies a collection […]

Join Us at the 10th Annual Urban Landscape and Garden Education Expo Activities for the Whole Family! Explore the sustainable gardening practices at work in the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Demonstration Landscapes – including rainwater harvesting, low-water plantings, more efficient irrigation, composting, mulching and environmentally friendly pest control alternatives. Docent-led tours will be offered throughout this event. Taste […]

No plans scheduled for the weekend? Come check out the UC ANR 10th Annual Urban Landscape and Garden Education Expo – fun for everyone! Click here for more event information… [Read More …] Plant Earth Water

DPR license and certificate holders: Renew early! Get those last-minute hours with help from UC IPM —Cheryl Reynolds, UC Statewide IPM Program Learn about opportunities to receive continuing education hours. October is upon us and before you know it, we’ll be wrapped up in the busy holiday season. If you hold a license or certificate from the California Department of […]

Being outdoors is a big part of a scout’s life. So, it is only fitting that one of the more than (135) merit badges available for them to earn focuses on soil and water conservation, and who better to collaborate with than UC ANR. On November 3, 2018, scouts from Troop 202, home base is Chino Hills, visited the South […]

Getting out into our nation’s communities and witnessing the impact federal nutrition programs have on lives leaves a lasting impression. On a recent trip to Vermont, I saw firsthand how USDA supports America’s nutrition safety net, helping a new generation of Americans get a healthier start in life. Thanks to programs like WIC, participating mothers and their children can look […]

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Library (NAL) has launched a new digital exhibit named “Small Agriculture.” This exhibit showcases three small-scale farming and niche agricultural initiatives that USDA has supported since its establishment. [Read More …] Plant Earth Water

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2018 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it will provide $3.7 million of assistance to fruit and vegetable growers in 16 states through a GAP Assistance Program to enhance market access by defraying costs of undergoing voluntary USDA Harmonized Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) audits in 2019. [Read More …] Plant Earth Water