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

Renewable Resources Extension Act Statewide Program calls for proposals

June 28, 2024
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
The UC ANR Renewable Resources Extension Act Statewide Program is soliciting proposals that will develop and/or support new or existing UC Cooperative Extension projects and activities addressing the educational and extension needs in the management of California's renewable resources on forest and...
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Lewis and Sutherland stand in front of a tarped structure

Celebration Corner

June 28, 2024
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Lewis receives PCOC Lifetime Achievement Award Vernard Lewis, emeritus UC Cooperative Extension urban entomology specialist, has received the 2024 Harvey Logan Lifetime Achievement Award from the Pest Control Operators of California.
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Gerry and Franz stand holding opposite sides of the large, framed document.

Gerry Hernandez retires

June 27, 2024
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Gerry Hernandez, agricultural technician and UC Master Gardener coordinator for Colusa County, retired July 1. In 1999, Hernandez was hired by Colusa County to work in the UC Cooperative Extension office in Colusa County as a field research associate.
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Sonia Scott

Sonia Scott retires

June 27, 2024
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Sonia Scott, administrative officer in Business Operations, retired July 1 from UC Agriculture and Natural Resources after 20 years of service to the University of California Scott joined ANR in 2014 in the immediate office of the Associate Vice President for Business Operations.
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