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

Climate and Land Access Listening Sessions slated for Aug. 6, 14

July 31, 2025
By Sierra M Reiss
The Climate Action and Land Equity (CALE) Project invites you to a virtual listening session in August. If you work with farmers, support land access or are engaged in climate resilience work in Southern California, we want to hear from you. These sessions are a space to share your…
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Lori Coker retires from uplifting lives for 21 years in Shasta County

July 29, 2025
By Andra Nicoli
  Lori Coker is an inspiration. She has a “can-do” personality that was demonstrated daily in her 21 years with CalFresh Healthy Living, UC Cooperative Extension Shasta Cluster. Coker, who retired July 1, reflected on her career as an educator reaching thousands in her community.“It’s the…
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Sue Lafferty and 4 other people stand behind a long table displaying serving dishes of lettuce and other salad ingredients.

Sue Lafferty: Inspiring healthy living in Kings County

July 29, 2025
By Andra Nicoli
  Sixteen years ago, Sue Lafferty came through the door of CalFresh Healthy Living, University of California Cooperative Extension in Kings County to share her passion for nutrition education, gardening and youth education. But her passions don’t stop there. As a dedicated and trusted member…
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Extension Disaster Education Network offers development grants

July 28, 2025
The Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) invites applications for the 2025-2026 EDEN Development Grants, a program designed to bolster innovative projects that strengthen disaster preparedness, response and recovery across the United States.The grant offers awards of up to $25,000 per project and is…
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