UC Cooperative Extension- Glenn County

04/14/2026

Third Thursday Things from the Field Meeting Reminder!
Thursday, April 16, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

UCCE Glenn Conference Room
821 E. South Street, Orland, CA

UC nematologist Dr. Andreas Westphal will join us to present his research on managing nematodes in orchards. His talk will cover nematode biology and feeding strategies, chemical control for nematodes in new and established orchards, and the use of organic material and cover crops to control nematodes in preplant situations. He will also discuss cultural controls including rootstocks with genetic resistance or tolerance to nematodes.

Registration is still available!

To register, visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfkwVbEXDbd7uxgIvIodPlOhyEnGg6m3PA8cTTq_kHPtb5jGg/viewfor

04/10/2026

This year, the California Water Course is being expanded statewide, and registration is now open for the Sacramento Valley region. The course focuses on real-world water systems, policies, and management strategies in California, and a certification of completion is offered upon successful completion of the program. Registration deadline is Thursday, April 30, 2026. Contact Curt Pierce for more information at [email protected] or refer to the flyer.

Objective: To learn relevant and applied knowledge about water in California.

Target Audience: Any person interested in water issues and solutions, including water advocates, community leaders, and entry level professionals.

This year the California Water Course is being expanded state-wide and registration is now open for the Sacramento Valley region. The course focuses on real-world water systems, policies, and management strategies in California, and a certification of completion is offered upon successful completion of the program. Registration deadline is Thursday, April 30, 2026. Contact Curt Pierce for more information, at [email protected] or refer to the flyer.

You can register online at watermanagement.ucdavis.edu/californiawatercourse.

03/30/2026

The UCCE Office will be closed on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in observance of Farm Workers Day.

03/27/2026

Make sure you stop in at today for the local nursery crawl and say hi to the Glenn County UC Master Gardeners! They will be there to answer any questions you have about your home garden, indoor plants, plant and w**d identification, and pest management!

03/27/2026

Today is the day! Come see us!

🌱 Come visit the UC Master Gardeners of Glenn County today at Songbird Nursery & Landscape Supply from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.!

We’ll be there sharing free, University of California research-based gardening information and answering your gardening questions. Whether you’re planting your first garden or looking to fine-tune your skills, we’d love to chat and help you grow with confidence.

Stop by, say hello, and let’s talk plants! 🌿

https://www.facebook.com/songbirdlandscapesupply/
https://www.facebook.com/LocalNurseryCrawl/

03/27/2026

Tuesday, we had an excellent turnout for our annual 2026 Northern Sacramento Valley UC Cooperative Extension Olive Day event hosted by our UCCE Glenn County Orchards Farm Advisor, Becky Wheeler-Dykes! We had around 100 people in attendance and amazing speakers delivering industry updates and the latest information on table olives and olive oil. We would also like to say thank you to our event sponsors California Olive Ranch, Musco Family Olive, and Agromillora California 🫒

03/25/2026

🌱 Come visit the UC Master Gardeners of Glenn County this Friday at Songbird Landscape Supply from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.!

We’ll be there sharing free, University of California research-based gardening information and answering your gardening questions. Whether you’re planting your first garden or looking to fine-tune your skills, we’d love to chat and help you grow with confidence.

Stop by, say hello, and let’s talk plants! 🌿

https://www.facebook.com/LocalNurseryCrawl/

03/25/2026

How to care for your plants in March!

03/24/2026

Join Orchard Systems Advisor, Becky Wheeler-Dykes, for an Olive Mystery Syndrome Open House on Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Please see the flyer attached for more details.

03/23/2026

This 3-day workshop on April 1, 2026, and April 8, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and April 11, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., promotes safe beekeeping practices, healthy hive management, and proven strategies to reduce colony losses while supporting local honey production. With recent research indicating colony losses of up to 60% in California—and with the tri-county region playing a critical role in bee breeding and agricultural pollination—this training is both timely and essential.

Registration link: https://buttethetrainingplace.coursestorm.com/category/beekeeping-workshop

03/20/2026

Are you ready for another Third Thursday Things from the Field at the Glenn UCCE Office on Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 11:00 - 1:00 p.m. for a presentation by UC nematologist Andreas Westphal. This will be followed by time for questions and discussion

To register, visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfkwVbEXDbd7uxgIvIodPlOhyEnGg6m3PA8cTTq_kHPtb5jGg/viewform

03/09/2026

Check it out!

Want to learn more about available programs & resources for farmers and ranchers?

Join us Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Elks Lodge for Programs 101 for Farmers & Ranchers!

Want to learn more about available programs & resources for farmers and ranchers?

Join us Thursday, March 12, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Elks Lodge for Programs 101 for Farmers & Ranchers!

Space is limited, so make sure to RSVP! We look forward to seeing you there!