ANR News Releases

News releases share the latest updates on Extension activities and impact by scientists and staff across UC Agriculture and Natural Resources.

The state's increased investment in UC ANR will allow hiring of more county-based UC Cooperative Extension personnel. A family plants a test plot of potatoes.

Governor signs ‘transformational’ budget for UC ANR research and outreach

July 13, 2021

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

The state budget signed by Governor Newsom Monday night [July 12] includes a historic increase for the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.

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Jeannette Warnert retires from 31-year UC ANR communications career

June 25, 2021

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Jeannette Warnert will retire July 1 after serving 31 years as a communications specialist for UC Agriculture and Natural Resources.

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A new book by Faith Kearns offers advice for effective science communication. Kearns talks with the Generous Films documentary production team at the Kincade Fire in Sonoma County in 2019. Photo by Jared Stapp

Communicating about climate crisis and other scientific issues requires more than facts

May 11, 2021

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

New book offers advice for discussing misconceptions and oversimplifications Research can inform people to take appropriate action to solve problems, but effectively communicating is key.

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Close up of a leafy, green vegetable on a raised bed. A 2 by 4 piece of wood with "I heart vegetables" flanks the bed.

UC SAREP awards grants for sustainable food-systems research and outreach

April 13, 2021

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

The University of California Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Program a statewide program of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources announced the recipients of its 2021 Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Small Grants Program today (April 13, 2021).

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Nine academics join UC ANR during the last six months

January 12, 2021

By Jeannette Warnert

Douglas Amaral is the new pomology, water and soils advisor in Kings and Tulare counties Douglas Amaral joined UCCE in Kings and Tulare counties as pomology, water and soils advisor on Oct. 1, 2020.

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