University of California Cooperative Extension 680 N. Campus Dr. Suite A Hanford, CA 93230 559-582-3211 ext 2730 559-582-5166 (fax)

The University of California Cooperative Extension is a program of the UC Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources and a department of the County of Kings. This cooperative effort provides for the extension of university resources into local communities.

Kings County 4-H

Peggy Gregory, Youth Advisor & County Director

Welcome to Kings County 4-H
How Do I Join
New Members
Current Members
Find Out More About 4-H
4-H Volunteer Information
 Kings County 4-H Clubs
Kings County 4-H Sponsors Fund
Kings County 4-H Council 

Tulare/Kings Master Gardeners

The Master Gardeners offer free information on home gardening.
Call anytime, or during our office hours

 Tulare County
(559) 685-3309, ext. 225, 226
Tue and Thur, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Kings County
(559) 582-3211, ext. 2736
Thursday Only, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Master Gardener Programs

Local Gardening Articles & Publications
Gardening Articles & Publications for Home Gardeners in Tulare/Kings Counties

Phone Helpline
Before you plant something, before you dig something up, and especially spray something, call the Master Gardener Hot Line

UC Gardening and Pest Info
Gardening & Pest Information from different sources within the University of California

Activities and Events
Pictures from recent events - Rose pruning, Arbor Day, Visalia Home and Patio Show

Who We Are
All your questions about the Master Gardener program will be answered with this presentation.

Landscape Tree Care
Landscape Tree Care Information

Grapes, Tree Fruits, Nut Crops

Bob Beede, Farm Advisor

Crop Information

• Almonds
• Grapes
• Minor Nut Crops
• Olives
• Pistachios
• Tree Fruit
• Walnuts

Management

• Commercial laboratories performing soil and tissue testing
• Chilling Hours
• Postharvest
• Fungicide Selection and Timing Guidelines
• Pest Management
• Vertebrate Management
• Water and Weather
• Weeds
• Nematology and the Replant Problem
• Soil & Water Management & CIMIS Information
• Orchard Site Selection and Development
• Orchard Floor Management
• Measuring Soil Moisture

Fumigation Guideline Videos

Fumigation Guidelines for Grapes, Tree Fruit & Walnuts

Other Links

• U.C. Cost Studies
• U.C. Publications
• Tree and Vine Loss Calculator
• Free Building Plans and Agricultural Leases - Iowa State University 
• UC Fruits and Nuts Center

Dairy Livestock and Forage

Carol Collar, Farm Advisor
Dairy, Livestock and Forages

Tri-County Goat Newsletter
Dairy Notes Newsletter
Kings County Dairy Facts
Corn Stunt Disease
Forage Information
Dairy and Livestock Links

Other Useful Links

Kings County Agricultural Commissioner
Kings County Crop Report
National Weather Service Ag Alert
UCCE Central Valley Regional Office

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