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UCCE Lassen County Office
The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Office in Lassen County is located in uptown Susanville. David Lile is the UCCE County Director and Farm Advisor. His specialty is Natural Resources and Livestock, and he is a certified Rangeland Manager. He consults individually with farmers and ranchers needing advice and he carries out research on local problems.
The Lassen County 4-H Youth Development Program offers many fun and educational activities for its members. Darcy Hanson oversees this popular program which stresses citizenship, leadership, and life skills to over 200 members in our county.
UC Food Blog
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New UCCE advisors bring fresh ideas to protect lettuce from INSV, Pythium wilt
Salinas Valley lettuce growers lost about $150 million in 2022 due to diseases A stormy winter could portend another devastating year for the lettuce industry in the Salinas Valley, which saw approximately $150 million in lost gross revenue in 2022...
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Growers invited to see benefits of cover crops in orchards, vineyards
Searchable database of growers experienced in growing cover crops launched Growers are invited to tour orchards and vineyards and hear from other growers about their experiences with cover crops. UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and...
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NIFA funds $3.8 million project to find climate-resilient pistachio trees
Growers invited to participate in study by sharing their experiences A multi-state team led by Patrick J. Brown has been awarded nearly $3.8 million over the next four years for a project to improve pistachio production as the industry faces warmer...
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Hotel refrigerators vary in temperature
For food safety, storing leftovers at 33 F to 40 F is ideal A few years ago, I was in Reno overnight for work and wanted to save my delicious dinner leftovers for breakfast. But when I opened the mini refrigerator in my room, my first reaction was,...
Calendar
| Event Name | Date |
|---|---|
| County Presentation Day | 2/19/2023 |
| Council Meeting | 2/23/2023 |
| 2023 Lassen County Fair Market Beef Pre-Weigh In | 3/5/2023 |
| Council Meeting | 3/23/2023 |
| 4-H Regional Presentation Day | 4/1/2023 |
Contact Information
UC Cooperative Extension - Lassen County
707 Nevada Street
Susanville, CA 96130
Phone: (530) 251-2601
Fax: (530) 251-2666
Director:
David Lile
