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

A man in a cowboy hat hands Oli a plaque. Marti stands beside Oli.

Celebration Corner

August 30, 2024

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Wang, Bachie, Snell, Rethwisch receive National County Agents Association recognition The National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) held its 2024 annual meeting/ professional improvement conference in July in Dallas, Texas.

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On Oct. 9, Erica Alfaro, author and motivational speaker, will speak about the role of education in empowering Latinos, highlighting accomplishments and areas for growth.

Young voices, a new vision for the future of the Latino community

August 30, 2024

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

One in four young people in California identifies as Latino. The average age of Latinos is 30 years old, which makes us a relatively young ethnic group compared to others. This has several implications for society.

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Names in the News

August 30, 2024

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Smith aims to improve community health, nutrition in Central Valley Jasmin Smith joined UC ANR on Aug. 1 as the community nutrition and health advisor for San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Merced counties.

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Five people shop among racks of seedlings. A chalkboard sandwich board reads: "Welcome to Flatbed Farms."

CDFA funds UC SAREP agritourism project to connect farmers, consumers

August 29, 2024

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

To promote specialty crops and strengthen the industry through agritourism, California Department of Food and Agriculture has awarded nearly $450,000 from its Specialty Crop Block Grant Program for the California Open Farm Passport project.

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Text on screen below Gilani reads: Offtake, development &incentives for creating a robust hydrogen economy. Needs of off-takers.

Gilani briefs legislators on bioenergy

August 28, 2024

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Haris Gilani, UCCE biomass and bioenergy advisor for Riverside and San Bernardino counties, spoke to the State Legislature Select Committee on Building a Zero-Carbon Hydrogen Economy on Aug. 6.

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