Water Conservation
Starting January 1, 2008, a mandatory water conservation effort will go into effect for agricultural water users. This conservation effort is optional for homeowners, but strongly encouraged. 

Please visit our Water Conservation page for information and assistance in meeting this requirement. 

4-H Youth Development Program
4-H's learn-by-doing activities, youth-adult partnerships, and research-based educational programs help young people discover and develop to their full potential!

Agriculture and Plant Science
Find information about crops and programs for small farms

Ag Water Quality Program
Helping farmers reduce agriculture's contribution to nonpoint source pollution in the coastal watersheds of San Diego County.

Avocado, Citrus, Minor Subtropicals & Deciduous Fruits
Find articles, newsletters, and more on subtropical horticulture.

Classes
This is a password-protected section of our website. To find out about "Avocado Production in California: Background Info and Cultural Care" online classes, contact Barbara Henderson at barbara.henderson@sdcounty.ca.gov
With the $100 registration fee, you will receive Dr. Bender's book, an avocado field day with Dr. Bender, and a certificate of completion.

Fire Information
This page provides links and information about the fires and fire-related topics.

Home Horticulture
The Home Horticulture Program provides horticulture and pest management information to county residents who grow edible and ornamental plants for their personal use.

Integrated Pest Management
Research by Dr. Cheryl Wilen and links for integrated pest management for COMMERCIAL ornamental plant production and maintenance. For NON-COMMERCIAL (Home gardens and landscapes) pest management please contact the UC Master Gardeners.

Invasive Plants
Why we should care about non-native plants in California's wildlands and where to go for more information from Carl E. Bell, Regional Advisor-Invasive Plants.

Master Gardener Association
Master Gardener volunteers provide information on home gardening, non-commercial horticulture and pest management.

Natural Resources
In natural resources we deal with land, water, air, and wildland resources, biological systems and diversity, and environmental quality.

Off To A Good Start
Helping parents interact and guide their children in ways that promote their cognitive and physical development and social and intellectual readiness for kindergarten. Materials are available in English and Spanish.

Nutrition, Family & Consumer Sciences
Offering opportunities for families, individuals, and youth to enhance their quality of living by providing resources that support independence and self-sufficiency.

School Gardens
Find out how you can start a garden at your school. This is a fun way to teach children about agriculture and nutrition.

Sea Grant Extension Program
A portal to information about preventing pollution from boats and reducing risks of transporting invasive species on boat hulls with links to information on San Diego's bay and beaches, coastal water quality, aquaculture, fisheries and more from Marine Advisor Leigh Taylor Johnson.

Water Conservation
Beginning January 1, 2008, the County of San Diego will initiate a mandatory 30% cut back on agricultural water usage due to drought. Learn how to do your part here.

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