California State Sen. Jim Nielsen presented a senate resolution to the staff of UC Cooperative Extension in Tehama County last week to commemorate the organization's 100th anniversary, reported the Red Bluff Daily News.
He also spent several hours discussing current challenges and changes facing California agriculture. The article detailed the comments shared by the UCCE staff.
- County director Richard Buchner shared the history of UCCE and talked about orchard production in Tehama and nearby counties
- Farm advisor Allan Fulton discussed the local ground and surface water situation
- Farm advisor Josh Davy talked about work to improve livestock grazing land and other research priorities
- 4-H coordinator Lyn Strom shared her passion for the UCCE 4-H program
- CalFresh nutrition educator Darla Bandsma described how the nutrition program helps youth make healthy food choices
Other staff and interns at the office also had the opportunity to speak to the senator. Tehama County supervisor Burt Bundy spoke about his experiences in the California Agricultural Leadership Program and encouraged others to take part.
Left to right, Richard Buchner, Allan Fulton, Josh Davy, Bill Goodwin (Tehama County CAO), Bob Mahoney (UC field assistant), Sen. Nielsen holding the resolution, Darla Bandsma, Burt Bundy, Lynn Strom, Cindy McClain (office manager), Jessica Copeland (program intern). UCCE Tehama staff not pictured are Spring Severson (4-H program secretary), Cyndi Gilles (field assistant) and Carol Haynes (field assistant).