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Ventura County Farm Day

Event Date
Nov 2, 2024

MEET THE HANDS THAT FEED YOU Reservations required, admission is free. Saturday, November 2, 2024 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (farm entry stops at 2p.m.
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Citrus Spray DSS Workshop - Lindcove

Event Date
May 23, 2024

Thursday, May 23, 2024 @ 8:00 AM- 12:00 PM Lindcove Research and Extension Center, Exeter, CA What? A 4-hour classroom-style hands-on workshop covering citrus airblast spray application effectiveness.
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Citrus Spray DSS Workshop

Event Date
May 9, 2024

Thursday, May 9, 2024 @ 8:00 AM- 12:00 PM Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Parlier, CA What? A 4-hour classroom-style hands-on workshop covering citrus airblast spray application effectiveness.
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Sustainable Agriculture with AI

Event Date
May 7, 2024

The workshop is a collaboration between University of California, Riverside, University of California ANR, Colorado State University Extension, Kansas State University, University of Arizona, Central Arizona Project, and USDA-ARS.
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Thelma Hansen Symposium

Event Date
May 14, 2024 - May 16, 2024

Register Here Who should attend? Anyone interested in learning about the issues surrounding water in agriculture, including growers, ranchers, crop advisors, policy makers, teachers, students, Master Gardeners, and the general public. All are encouraged to register.
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Los diseños y beneficios de los materiales permeables
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Materiales Permeables: Un Enfoque Sostenible para las Aguas Pluviales

July 28, 2025
By Daniel Gonzalez, Esther N Lofton, Erik C Porse
 Las superficies impermeables, como el hormigón o el asfalto, han permitido el desarrollo urbano a gran escala en todo el sur de California al proporcionar cimientos estables para las estructuras de los edificios, facilitar el movimiento eficiente de peatones y vehículos, y transportar rápidamente el…
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Designs and benefits of permeable materials
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Permeable Materials: A Sustainable Approach to Stormwater

July 28, 2025
By Daniel Gonzalez, Esther N Lofton, Erik C Porse
Impervious surfaces, such as concrete or asphalt, have enabled large-scale urban development throughout Southern California by providing stable foundations for building structures, facilitating the efficient movement of pedestrians and vehicles, and promptly transporting rainwater away from buildings and…
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Irrigation
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Smart Irrigation Month: A Call to Action for Water Efficiency in California

July 24, 2025
By Esther N Lofton
Why Smart Irrigation Matters Now More Than Ever As Southern California enters the peak of summer, water agencies, utilities, and residents are turning their attention to one of the region’s most pressing challenges—sustainable water use. July is officially recognized as Smart Irrigation Month, a…
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