ANR Update

Gov. Newsom announced an award from the California Jobs First Council of $28.6 million to a coalition of partners supporting the state’s agricultural sector, ag tech and food systems innovation. UC ANR Innovate will receive $15.1 million – the largest single award to date from the California Jobs First…

Erin Marnocha was named Vice Provost for Research and Program Integration, overseeing the program areas, program teams, and statewide programs and institutes starting Sept. 2, 2025.

UCOP invites employees to comment on policy revisions for online program management and faculty conduct.

Effective July 1, 2025, UC ANR has a new programmatic structure to better represent the breadth of research and extension efforts of our academics and programmatic staff while facilitating collaboration between UC ANR-affiliated personnel to advance the UC ANR Strategic Vision.

Last week, the California Department of Social Services released the following note, which appears to indicate USDA approval of the use of carryforward SNAP-Ed funding for CalFresh Healthy Living. Until we go through the necessary budget revisions and state plan processes, we will not know how much of this…