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

UC Master Gardener virtual Mini-Conference succeeds as livestream event

October 20, 2020

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

The virtual 2020 UC Master Gardener Mini-Conference was held Sept. 29Oct. 1 online. It was a livestream success. All nine sessions streamed directly to the statewide Facebook and YouTube channels, which made for lively comments and instant access to recordings.

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UC President Michael Drake (in yellow-outlined square) attended his first meeting with the PAC on Sept. 30.

President Drake meets the PAC

October 1, 2020

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

UC President Michael Drake attended his first meeting with the President's Advisory Commission on Agriculture and Natural Resources (PAC) on Sept. 30.

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Names in the News

September 30, 2020

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Vollmer named UCCE nutrition, family and consumer sciences advisor Laura Vollmer joined UC Cooperative Extension in San Mateo, San Francisco and Santa Clara counties on Sept. 8, 2020, as a nutrition, family and consumer sciences advisor.

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Cattle graze dry grass to reduce wildfire fuel. Photo by Roger Praplan.

Match.Graze matches livestock with land to reduce wildfire fuel

September 30, 2020

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

UCCE Sonoma County is excited to announce a new tool to match grazers with landowners: Match.Graze. The free online service that allows users to find their perfect grazing match, is now live.

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Webinar on Increasing Resiliency of Farmers' Markets and Equitable Access to Fresh, Local Produce will be presented Oct. 13.

Strategic Initiative Brief: Small grants for webinars

September 30, 2020

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Unify-Communicate-Advocate The Strategic Initiatives offer a home for strategic thought - drawing on members of the wider UC ANR community and beyond to identify and address issues of current and emerging importance.

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