UCCE Lake County California

08/13/2026

CRARS is accepting applications from farms and ranches in select California counties for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). Selected producers will receive free, one-on-one technical assistance to plan on-farm projects that improve soil health, water retention, nutrient cycling, erosion control, pollinator and wildlife habitat, and the long-term productivity and resilience of their operations. Participants may also receive assistance applying for NRCS financial assistance to help cover eligible project implementation costs. Applications are due August 31, 2026. Contacte a [email protected] with questions.

Apply for Technical Assistance from CRARS by Aug 31>>
https://form.jotform.com/261545611994161

07/23/2026

🌱 Join local producers, agricultural professionals, conservation partners, and community members for a collaborative discussion on the future of Lake County agriculture.

To RSVP: https://forms.gle/egVmq1q87CazGZnn8

We look forward to seeing you there!

07/08/2026

07/07/2026

Register now for our next livestock Virtual Fence workshop at Hopland REC. Friday, August 14, 9AM-12PM. More details and registration: https://ucanr.edu/rec/hopland-research-and-extension-center/event/virtfence

06/18/2026

Hyoplimnetic Oxygenation System ADVERTISMENT FOR BIDS. Subject to conditions prescribed by the University of California, Davis, sealed bids for a lump-sum contract are invited for the following Work: Clear Lake HOS, Project Number: 25-0055 / SP0A243932.
See link for full details: https://link.ucanr.edu/04adforbidswmapclhos

A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Conference and MANDATORY Job Walk will be conducted on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 beginning promptly at 11:00 a.m. Participants shall meet at 12559 CA-20, Clearlake Oaks, CA 95423, Clark Island Park Parking Lot (Intersection of Hwy 20 & Island Drive). Only bidders who participate in both the Conference and the Job Walk in their entirety will be allowed to bid on the Project as prime contractors. For further information, contact Karen Glover via email: [email protected]. It is currently anticipated that the Conference/Job Walk will last approximately 2 hours.

06/15/2026

Did you miss out on attending the 2026 Ag Pass Fire Safety training sessions? We will be hosting one more in person session on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 9am. The training will take place at the Lake County Fire Protection District located at 14815 Olympic Drive Clearlake, CA.

Register at: https://forms.office.com/g/sBJSSRSiCE

Unable to attend the in-person session but still need verification of fire safety training? UC Cooperative Extension has a California compliant Ag Pass Fire Safety training available at: https://campus.extension.org/enrol/index.php?id=2887

05/27/2026

Please see the attached press release put out by Lake County Agriculture, California regarding the current Glassy winged sharpshooter infested plants shipped to California Costco locations. As of this morning my office has been notified by four different residents. We are currently taking preventative measures to reduce any spread which includes: inspections, submitting suspects to the State laboratory, proper destruction of these plants and placing traps at each of these sites to be monitored.

05/22/2026

Come out and support Lake County 4-H & Lakeport Kiwanis!!

Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast is tomorrow!! Come out and support Lake County 4-H & Lakeport Kiwanis. You can still buy tickets online at www.lakeportkiwanis.org or at the event!!

05/07/2026

Mark your calendars! This is Lake County 4-H Councils only major fundraiser all year!! Come support our youth and buy a ticket!!

04/28/2026

this is cool be sure you join us , this poster really captures the spirit of our centennial, from the ram sale humble beginnings on main street Cloverdale, to a 3 day event in the city park to finally moving into a real barn at the Citrus Fairgrounds. May 2nd Lamb BBQ too