ANR Employee News

Violini joins Government and Community Relations Sheron Violini joined UC ANR on April 6 as associate director of Government and Community Relations. Violini will help UC ANR members develop and nurture relationships with local government officials.

Representatives of UCANR visited the legislative building in Sacramento for UCANR Advocacy Day on April 18 and engaged with members of the Legislature and staff to advocate for UC's budget priorities.

Lindcove Research and Extension Center, located in the foothills of Tulare County, has land, labor, and facilities available for 2023-2024 research projects. The Research Advisory Committee reviews proposals and projects that are evaluated based on scientific merit and regional need.

ANR is seeking leaders for three Strategic Initiatives: Endemic and Invasive Pests and Diseases, Sustainable Natural Ecosystems, and Sustainable Food Systems.

UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and UC Cooperative Extension are conducting a survey for cattle, sheep or goat producers that are certified organic, in transition to be certified or implementing organic practices.