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Conference Program
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Conference Program Download a printable copy of the detailed schedule.
Resources Rooms
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
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8:45–10:15 |
1-A. Science Session |
1-B. Science Session |
1-C. Science Session |
1-D. Communications |
1-E. Work Environment |
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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
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10:45–12:15 |
2-A. Science Session |
2-B. Science Session |
2-C. Science Session |
2-D. Managing Work Life |
2-E. Communications |
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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
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1:45–3:15 |
3-A Science Session |
3-B. Science Session |
3-C. Relationship Building |
3-D. Managing Work Life |
3-E. Communications |
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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
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3:45–5:15 |
4-A. Communications |
4-B. Academic Planning |
4-C. Relationship Building |
4-D. Managing Work Life |
4-E. Work Environment |
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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
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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 |
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Forward-Looking Administrative Conversations with ANR Leaders |
1–5 PM Program Team and Workgroup meetings
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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 |