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Great work going on in Placer, Nevada, Plumas and Sierra counties

October 20, 2025
By Brent Hales
 Last week, Erin Marnocha, our new Vice Provost for Research and Program Integration, Daniel Obrist, Vice Provost for Academic Personnel and Development, and I visited our UC Cooperative Extension colleagues in Placer, Nevada, Plumas and Sierra counties. Thanks to Michele Fisch, UCCE area director, who…
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Reaching beyond borders to partner on research

November 25, 2024
By Brent Hales
The past few weeks have been a whirlwind. Vice President Glenda Humiston and I had the opportunity to meet with many scientists working on agricultural issues in a Mediterranean climate similar to California's.
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A Few Fun Trips

August 30, 2024
By Brent Hales
Over the last few months, I have had the pleasure of traveling to numerous counties, programs, and field days. I thought that it would be fun to show some of the pictures from the trips. A recent Climate Stewards training in Tiburon, CA. A school nutrition site in Yuba City, CA.
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Gratitude for Serving

May 28, 2024
By Brent Hales
As we wrap up or have wrapped up some of the perennial activities of an academic year, it is always a good practice to reflect on the service of those who by their service on committees, keep ANR humming along.
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