2020-21 Annual Report
is available now
Outlining projects and current staff efforts is the 2020-21 Annual Report for the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources in Ventura County through Cooperative Extension and Hansen Agricultural Research and Extension Center.

Read the whole report on our website.
Topics in SubTropics: Watch for Black Fig Fly
UCCE Advisor, Ben Faber, recently shared critical information about Black Fig Fly, an invasive species recently spotted in Ventura County.

Read the whole article at Topics in Subtropics.
Hands-On Drip Irrigation Workshops
Classes are scheduled to run from September 2021 to May 2022 from 9:00 - 11:00 AM.

Join us at the Calleguas Municipal Water District in Thousand Oaks or the Oxnard Historic Farm Park.

Attendees will work in small groups with Master Gardeners to assemble and install a single irrigation system. Participants will also receive a copy of the UC Drip Irrigation Education Guide!
Recently, the Thelma Hansen Fund hosted a three-day series to inform about climate change and the science behind it. In an effort to raise awareness of current and predicted impacts on Southern California, the impressive lineup of UC speakers focused on the environment, agriculture, and disasters such as drought and fire.

If you missed the series or want to watch it again, check out our blog.
Reopening has begun
We have begun Reopening COVID-19 Prevention Protocols. Visitors are encouraged to complete the Visitors Clearance Survey. If you have any questions or concerns email us at hansencevc@ucanr.edu

Fall is the perfect time to join 4-H

See the list of 4-H Clubs to find one near you. Review the list of projects, meeting days, and location to see if this would be a good fit for you. Over 500 youth are enrolled in Ventura County 4-H making new friends and exploring new interests.