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UC ANR colleagues smile for a group photo during a regional academics meeting

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

2018 call for Cooperative Extension positions released

February 26, 2018

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

ANR is committed to increasing our academic footprint for more effective deployment of Cooperative Extension (CE) specialists and advisors to address local issues with global impact.

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World Ag Expo visitors discuss conservation tillage at Jeff Mitchell's exhibit at the UC ANR tent.

UC ANR researchers and staff engage farmers, other stakeholders at World Ag Expo 2018

February 26, 2018

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

UC ANR had a major presence at World Ag Expo Feb. 13-15 in Tulare. In addition to exhibits inside the Pavilion, this year, UC ANR hosted a series of well-attended researcher demonstrations of citrus varieties, soil quality and other subjects in a tent outside.

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Farmers, ag innovators and venture capitalists gathered in Woodland to discuss creating Northern California's Ag Innovation Hub.

Seed planted to grow Northern California Ag Innovation Hub

February 26, 2018

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

On Jan. 30, 2018, another seed was planted for the future of Northern California's agriculture industry. That seed was a commitment to innovation and new technologies in a region where the primary economic driver is agriculture.

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Learning and development update: Register for ANR Statewide Conference

February 23, 2018

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

ANR STATEWIDE CONFERENCE: INNOVATION IN ACTION When: April 9-12, 2018 Where: Ontario, California DoubleTree Inn All ANR academics and staff are invited.

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Please listen to the recording, the autogenerated transcript is unreliable.

Recording of staff engagement survey results discussion available

February 16, 2018

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Human Resources and Staff Assembly hosted an online town hall with Vice President Glenda Humiston to discuss ANR's results of the staff engagement survey on Feb. 6. The discussion focused on three main areas raised in the survey: change management, performance management and wellness.

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