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

Hone communication skills across communities on May 12

April 29, 2026

By Elizabeth A Moon

“Common Ground: Communication Across Communities” focuses on connecting people both internally and externally to UC ANR, building the skills and practice to navigate relationships and communication strategies to bridge common ground. Training will provide specific skills, tools and practice to support…

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Queen bee rearing short course offered May 30-31 at UC Davis

April 26, 2026

By Kathy Keatley Garvey

The UC California Master Beekeeper Program is offering an in-person Queen-Rearing Techniques Short Course on Saturday and Sunday, May 30-31

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In memoriam: Allyn Dale Smith

April 25, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Allyn Dale Smith, former UC ANR southern region director, died on Feb. 10, 2026, in Audubon, Pennsylvania.

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Two men sip and smell tea as they stand by a table full of differently colored tea in cups, with table tent signs explaining what they are

Kearney REC Tea Day generates buzz around California tea

April 1, 2026

By Michael Hsu

Enthusiasm, excitement and curiosity were in abundance during the first Tea Day, held on March 19 at UC Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Parlier.

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Names in the News

March 31, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Summer Cortez, Ben Baldi, Lauren Hale, Carrie Brown and Evan Talmage joined UC ANR or took new positions within UC ANR recently.

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