Ventura UCCE News: Vineyard Grazing Workshop, Drought-Tolerant Gardening and more

The Art and Science of Vineyard Grazing

Join us for this upcoming workshop of interest to livestock producers and vineyard managers in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. In response to a continued and growing use of livestock grazing to support vegetation management in vineyards throughout California, we developed the following program, which aims to highlight best practices and discuss the emerging science.

For more details and registration information, check the calendar section of our website here.

Save the Date: Pierce's Disease-Resistant Grape Demonstration Workshop at the Ojai Vineyard on Friday, July 29, from 10 am to 12 noon.

Registration for this event is now open.

Local Food: Shortening the Supply Chain and Reducing Food Waste Webinar Recordings

If you didn't have a chance to attend these sessions in April, links to recordings are listed below. Feel free to share with all who are interested in these important topics.

Part 1: Current Status and Developments in the Food Supply Chain

Part 2: Regional & Local Food Systems

Part 3: Reducing Food Waste

Come Work With Us

Agriculture Supervisor 1: The Agricultural Supervisor will supervise field and custodial staff to maintain an orderly, safe, and efficient operation; participate in safety training and ongoing reviews, and in logistical planning and implementation of extension and education activities. Apply Today.

Drought Tolerant Gardening: Design and Maintenance

During this virtual presentation, we'll cover how to remove turf and other water-consumptive landscaping and how to select, plant, and maintain drought-tolerant alternatives. Taught by Ventura County Master Gardener Laura P.

When: Wednesday, July 13

Time: 6:30 - 7:30 PM

On a related topic, Master Gardeners are hosting several in-person workshops for drip irrigation, which can be very beneficial during drought. View the entire Master Gardener Workshop calendar or use the QR code above.

4-Hers Prepare for In-Person Fair

Spring Field Day in May was a great opportunity for 4-H members to practice showing livestock in preparation for the upcoming Ventura County Fair. They also got to use their table setting skills, photography skills, educational poster-making skills and quiz skills with knowledge-based contests. The Ventura County Fair will be August 3-14.

Giving Day

May 19-20 was UC ANR Giving Day—a day to give back to support the programs you care about. Donations received to all programs enhance the quality of life and the environmental and economic well-being of the citizens of California through research and education. Thank you for your support.