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Welcome to the University of California Cooperative Extension - Santa Cruz County website. We hope you find this information useful and beneficial for your business practices and home use.
Our Mission
The University of California Cooperative Extension is dedicated to protecting and improving the resources and quality of life in Santa Cruz County by providing research-generated knowledge and techniques related to agriculture, natural resources and youth development.
Current News
Presentations from the 2014 Annual Central Coast Strawberry Meeting
Berry Mineral Nutrition Meeting Presentations
Current Light Brown Apple Moth Trap Data
in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties
12 Ways UCCE Is Working for Santa Cruz County
Current Cost and Return Studies
Recent Publications and Resources
Monthly Spotlight Story
I hear that salinity is becoming an issue for local berry growers because of the current drought. Could you share with us what this salinity means and what we can do about it?
Salinity is indeed a big aspect affecting berry growers on the Central Coast during the current drought. I wrote the following piece together with Michael Cahn, UCCE Irrigation and Water Resources Advisor.
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Agriculture Calendar
| Event Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Spring Preschool Days | 3/20/2014 |
| Ag Innovations Meeting | 3/26/2014 |
| UC Santa Cruz Arboretum CalNat Course | 4/3/2014 |
| Smart Gardening Fair 2014 | 4/5/2014 |
| Wildfire Risk Reduction for Outdoor Camps | 4/22/2014 |
4-H Calendar
| Event Name | Date |
|---|---|
| 4-H Presentation Day | 3/15/2014 |
| 4-H County Council Meeting | 3/20/2014 |
| 4-H Club Level Bronze Medal Applications Due | 3/21/2014 |
| Sectional Presentation Day Applications Due | 3/26/2014 |
| 4-H County Council Meeting | 4/17/2014 |
Contact Information
Santa Cruz County
Cooperative Extension Santa Cruz County
1432 Freedom Boulevard
Watsonville, CA 95076-2796
Phone: (831) 763-8040
Fax: (831) 763-8006
Director:
Mark Bolda
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. for lunch)
Fridays: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. open and 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. by appointment
We will be closed for the Holiday on Monday, March 31, 2014.
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