Welcome to UCCE Sutter-Yuba
4-H Youth Development Program
The University of California 4-H Youth Development Program engages youth in reaching their fullest potential by focusing on the development of citizenship, leadership, and life skills, such as decision-making, communication, responsibility and teamwork.
Master Gardeners
Sutter-Yuba Master Gardeners are trained representatives of the University of California Cooperative Extension, assisting the gardening community by providing research based home gardening information.
Master Food Preservers
Sutter-Yuba Master Food Preservers are trained agents of the University of California Cooperative Extension, assisting the home food preservation.
Climate Smart Agriculture Program
The UC ANR Climate Smart Agriculture program provides assistance to growers to receive funding and implement carbon sequestration, water efficiency, and methane reduction projects.
Orchard Crops
Prunes, almonds, pears, apple, cherry, olive, plum and pomegranate
Tree Crops
Walnuts, peaches, kiwifruit, pecan, grape, nectarine, pistachio, persimmon, chestnut, apricots, fuelwood.
Field Crops
Alfalfa/Hay, Beans, Wheat, Grains, Corn, Sorghum, Barley, Sunflower, Safflower, Oil Seed (soybean, Canola), Pseudo-cereal (buckwheat, chia, quinoa, amaranth)
Rice Program
Rice, Wild Rice
Vegetable Crops
Cucurbits (squash, pumpkin, melons), Tomatoes, Sugar Beets, Vegetables, Strawberries
Nutrition Education Program
Provides nutrition curricula to qualifying schools and community organizations to encourage a healthy lifestyle and food choices.
Livestock & Natural Resources
Ranch economics and business management, drought resilience, predator-livestock coexistence and irrigated pasture management.
Living With Fire
Prevention of loss of homes during a wildfire, how to landscape and construct homes for improved safety.
2023 Annual Report
Blog
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Accidental Drought
As of this writing, we're on track for a "normal" rainfall year here in Auburn. Even if the rainy season ended with...
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New UC study estimates costs for growing strawberries on the Central Coast
A new study that can help growers and other readers estimate costs and potential returns for growing strawberries on...
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Homeless people cultivate food, better health while gardening in Alameda County
Fresh fruits and vegetables are essential to a healthful diet, but it's hard to keep perishable foods on hand if one...
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Understanding cattle grazing personalities may foster sustainable rangelands
Matching herds to landscape can support animal growth and ecological needs Not all cattle are the same when it comes to...
Calendar
| Event Name | Date |
|---|---|
| 2024 Winter/Spring Livestock and Natural Resources Workshops | 4/18/2024 |
| UC Master Gardener Spring Workshops | 4/20/2024 |
| Master Gardener Plant Sale | 4/20/2024 |
| Sheep Shearing School 2024 | 4/22/2024 |
| 4-H County Council Meeting | 5/2/2024 |
| 2024 Winter/Spring Livestock and Natural Resources Workshops | 5/4/2024 |
| Small Grains Field Day | 5/9/2024 |
| UC Master Gardener Spring Workshops | 5/18/2024 |
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Contact Information
County Director:
Whitney Brim-DeForest, wbrimdeforest@ucanr.edu
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