ANR Employee News

For the first time since 2018, UC ANR employees gathered for a statewide conference. More than 800 academics, staff, UC President's Advisory Commission members, volunteers and community members came together in Fresno from April 24 to 27 to share knowledge and network with colleagues.

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.