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

RREA Program extends call for proposals to July 7

June 26, 2023

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

The University of California's Renewable Resources Extension Act (RREA) Program is soliciting project and student intern proposals.

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Rachael Long retires as UCCE farm advisor after 37 years

June 26, 2023

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Rachael Freeman Long grew up in Berkeley but was fascinated by farming. The UC Cooperative Extension farm advisor has spent the past 37 years doing research on crop production, pollination and pest control and collaborating with farmers.

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Kathleen Patrocinio retires after 32 years of UC service

June 26, 2023

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Kathleen Patrocinio, finance and business manager of the UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SAREP), will retire on July 1. Patrocinio has worked extensively in business, financial and policy administration at UC.

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From left: Central Valley Community Foundation President & CEO Ashley Swearengin, UC Merced Chancellor Juan Sánchez Muñoz, UC Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources Glenda Humiston, and UC Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Nathan Brostrom thank the Regents for approving the formation of F3 Innovate.

Central Valley agrifood initiative F3 receives major boost

June 1, 2023

By Michael Hsu

The Fresno-Merced Future of Food Innovation Initiative (F3) of which UC ANR is an anchor institution took a big step forward during the UC Regents meeting May 18.

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Proposals for rice chair due July 8

June 1, 2023

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

UC Cooperative Extension specialist and advisors working on California-grown rice research are invited to apply for the UCCE Presidential Chair for California Grown Rice. The deadline to apply is July 8. I.

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