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

David Zilberman retires from UCCE after 47 years

January 28, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

David Zilberman, a UC Cooperative Extension agricultural and resources economics specialist at UC Berkeley, retired on Jan. 1 after 47 years.

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Celebrate and share content for International Year of the Woman Farmer

January 27, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Throughout 2026, the California Department of Food and Agriculture and California Grown and UC ANR will be celebrating women’s contributions to the global food system for the International Year of the Woman Farmer.

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In Memoriam: Pete Passof

January 27, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Peter Passof, UC Cooperative Extension forestry advisor emeritus, passed away on Jan. 20.

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In Memoriam: Lan Nguyen

January 27, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Lan Nguyen, a former community nutrition educator for UC Cooperative Extension in Alameda County, died in Milpitas on Jan. 10.

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Thank you for all your efforts in 2025

December 23, 2025

By Glenda L Humiston

As 2025 comes to a close, I want to thank each and every one of you for everything that you do for our communities all across California.You are the reason we are able to share the latest science and develop the partnerships and programs that help solve many of our most pressing challenges – in…

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