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From left, Tu Tran, Glenda Humiston and Brent Hales are sitting at a long table and smiling.
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UC regents, President Drake laud UC ANR’s successes

February 3rd, 2025
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
UC regents were complimentary when Vice President Glenda Humiston presented an overview of UC ANR to the board on Jan. 23. It had been five years since she last provided such an update to the board on UC ANR activities.
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Rep. Jim Costa, left, listened as Mary Lu Arpaia talked about her research on postharvest handling and oil extraction from different avocado varieties grown at Lindcove REC and South Coast REC.
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Rep. Costa visits Kearney REC and tours research programs

January 30th, 2025
The UC Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center has produced 60 years of research benefiting growers in the Central Valley and beyond. The center is a vital source of knowledge for all stakeholders in California including growers, policymakers and investors. On Jan.
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Two-day workshop to address bias and bigotry: Apply by Feb. 15

January 30th, 2025
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
In alliance with Staff Assembly Council, Workplace Inclusion and Belonging presents Taking Responsibility in One Accord. TaRO was initiated thanks to a grant awarded by UC President Michael Drake that challenges grantees to address bias and bigotry.
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Srabani Das took a selfie at EcoFarm with Phillip Fujiyoshi, UCCE small farms community educator.
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Das shares her EcoFarm 2025 experiences

January 30th, 2025
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Srabani Das, UC Cooperative Extension specialist in regenerative agriculture at UC Merced, attended the EcoFarm Conference at Asilomar in Pacific Grove on Jan. 22-25. She shared her thoughts about the conference below. Attending the EcoFarm Conference 2025 was a great experience for me.
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Claire Tuohey-Mote
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Names in the News

January 30th, 2025
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Tuohey-Mote joins Small Farms Network Claire Tuohey-Mote joined UC Agriculture and Natural Resources on Jan. 6 as a staff research and extension associate for the Small Farms Network in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties.
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