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This blog shares news, information and resources relevant to UC ANR academics and staff across the state.

In memoriam: William Hambleton

June 24, 2022

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

William Bill Hambleton, UCCE farm advisor emeritus passed away on May 26 at age 94. He began his UC ANR career in 1966 as a UCCE farm advisor and worked with 4-H youth in Madera County. He subsequently became director for UCCE in Madera County, and then director for UCCE in Fresno County.

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In memoriam: Lawrence Schwankl

June 24, 2022

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Larry Schwankl, UC Cooperative Extension specialist emeritus, died from complications due to cancer May 2, 2022, in Visalia. He was 68.

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Eric Mussen worked with beekeepers and many other people who were interested in bees. Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey

In memoriam: Eric Mussen

June 24, 2022

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Eric C. Mussen, emeritus UC Cooperative Extension apiculturist, died June 3 after being diagnosed with liver cancer on May 31. He was 78.

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USDA seeks new members for advisory board, committees

June 2, 2022

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking applications for its National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board and its other committees and subcommittees. The NAREEE Advisory Board application closes on July 29.

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Three people wearing hard hats and carrying drip torches.

Governor’s May Revise includes $2M for UC fire advisors

May 31, 2022

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Governor Newsom released his May Revision budget proposal for 2022-23. Together with the funding proposed in the governor's January budget, the governor is proposing a total of $4.9 billion for the University of California. This total allocation represents a combined increase of $322.

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