Conference Program
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Conference Program Download a printable copy of the detailed schedule.
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will be available throughout the conference so participants can drop in to learn about ANR service units and get answers to their questions on a wide range of administrative, branding, peer review and technology topics.
Monday, April 8
Meeting and dinner of the UC President’s Advisory Commission on Agriculture and Natural Resources
Tuesday, April 9
6:30 AM Physical activity led by ANR nutrition educators
9:00 AM–4:45 PM Global Food Systems Forum (link will take you to another website—click on the "For UC Employees" tab to return to this site)
5:30–8 PM Poster Session Reception
7:30-8:30 PM California 4-H Association, Russell Hill
Wednesday, April 10
6:00 AM Physical activity led by ANR nutrition educators
6:30-7:30 Breakfast meeting for ANR Safety Coordinators—Brian Oatman
8:00 ANR’s Vision: What have we accomplished and where are we going?—Barbara Allen-Diaz, Vice President, ANR
8:15 Historical Perspective of Founding Legislation: Morrill, Hatch and Smith-Lever Acts—Rose Hayden-Smith, Leader, Sustainable Food Systems Strategic Initiative
Cooperative Extension Centennial Project—Centennial Committee Co-Chairs Rose Hayden-Smith and Yana Valachovic
Concurrent Sessions 1
8:45–10:15 |
1-A. Science Session |
1-B. Science Session |
1-C. Science Session |
1-D. Communications |
1-E. Work Environment |
Positioning the California Dairy Industry for Long-Term Sustainability |
Water Quality Issues Impacting Production and Urban Agriculture |
Cultivating Diversity in ANR: Creating New Visions and Messages, Responding to Demographics and Reaching Out to New Diverse Audiences |
Concurrent Sessions 2
10:45–12:15 |
2-A. Science Session |
2-B. Science Session |
2-C. Science Session |
2-D. Managing Work Life |
2-E. Communications |
Opportunities and Consequences of Climate Change Policy in Managed Systems |
12:30–1:40 Aquatic Invasive Species: Research, Extension and Education—Jodi Cassell
12:30-1:40 ANR Academic Coordinators—Kim Rodrigues
12:30-1:40 Nutrient Management Resources Planning Committee—Aubrey White
Concurrent Sessions 3
1:45–3:15 |
3-A Science Session |
3-B. Science Session |
3-C. Relationship Building |
3-D. Managing Work Life |
3-E. Communications |
Large- and Small-Scale Crop Production Systems: How Different are They? |
ANR’s Role in Addressing Climate Change: Research and Extension Needs |
Positive Youth Development and the 4-H Thrive Initiative: Are 4-H Youth Thriving? |
Mastering the Daily Grind: Time Management Tools to Maximize Organizational Productivity and Satisfaction |
Concurrent Session 4
3:45–5:15 |
4-A. Communications |
4-B. Academic Planning |
4-C. Relationship Building |
4-D. Managing Work Life |
4-E. Work Environment |
Coordinating Academic Planning: A Conversation with Campus Dept. Chairs, County Directors and Program Council Members |
Communicating and Connecting ANR Programs with Youth and Collaborative Leadership |
5:30–10:00 PM Program Team and Workgroup meetings
6:00-8:00 PM |
ANR Academics – New Hires |
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5:30-9:30 PM |
Ag Production Management Systems PT |
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5:30-10:00 PM |
Ash Creek Wildlife Area WG |
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5:30-6:30 PM |
California Naturalist Program |
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7:45-9:30 PM |
California Communities PT |
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7:00-9:00 PM |
Cooperative Extension Centennial Committee |
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7:00-9:00 PM |
Desert WG |
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7:00-8:00 PM |
Fire WG |
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6:00-7:30 PM |
Forestry & Rangeland PT |
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5:30-6:30 PM |
Meat Production & Food Safety PT and Rangeland Watershed WG |
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5:30-7:30 PM |
Milk Production & Food Safety PT |
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5:30-8:30 PM |
Money Talks WG |
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7:30-9:00 PM |
Oak Woodland Conservation PT |
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5:30-6:30 PM |
Pest Management PT |
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5:30-9:30 PM |
Positive Youth Development PT |
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6:30-7:30 PM |
Weed WG |
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5:45-7:00 PM |
Youth Science Literacy PT |
7:05 PM Angels vs. Athletics in Anaheim—Brian Oatman
Thursday, April 11
6:00 AM Physical activity led by ANR nutrition educators
8:00 Feeding the World in 2025: UC ANR Reflection and Response—Strategic Initiative Leaders
8:45 Remarks from the Vice President: Synthesis of Conference Themes and Promising Synergies for Tomorrow—Barbara Allen-Diaz, Vice President, ANR
Concurrent Sessions 5
9:15–10:45 |
5-A. Academic Conversations |
5-B. Programmatic Conversations |
5-C. Support Staff Conversations |
Concurrent Sessions 6
11:00–12:30 |
6-A. Communications |
6-B. Communications |
6-C. Relationship Building |
6-D. Work Environment |
Forward-Looking Administrative Conversations with ANR Leaders |
1–5 PM Program Team and Workgroup meetings
1:00-6:00 PM |
Academic Assembly Council Personnel Committee |
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12:30 PM |
Academic Assembly Council Welfare and Benefits Committee |
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12:30-3:30 PM |
Environmental Horticulture PT |