UC Delivers

UC Delivers is a collection of examples showing how UC ANR is making a difference in California's communities.

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A small group of visitors listen to a presentation inside an agricultural engineering workshop, where a presenter stands beside a spray application research platform and related equipment.

UC Delivers: Article

Kearney REC builds agricultural workforce development partnerships through community college engagement

November 6, 2026

By Christian Becerra, Peter A Larbi, Manpreet Singh, Jose M Paz Villegas

Through a guided tour of Kearney REC and direct engagement with researchers, 90% of AgTEC faculty and staff from regional community colleges reported positive learning outcomes, gaining insights into agricultural research, outreach, and technology innovations that can strengthen teaching, workforce…

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A classroom of middle and high school students sits at tables in a computer lab while Dr. Peter Ako Larbi gives a presentation on engineering careers. Several students raise their hands to answer questions or participate in discussion. Computer workstations line one side of the room, and presentation materials are displayed at the front. The session highlights engineering career pathways and examples from agricultural engineering research and extension.

UC Cooperative Extension Specialist inspires future engineers through STEM career exploration

November 6, 2026

By Peter A Larbi

After attending college and career fair seminars by UCCE specialist Dr. Peter Ako Larbi, 100% of middle school students reported learning gains in engineering and 89% saw direct relevance to their future educational or career decisions.

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Dr. Peter Ako Larbi presents agricultural spray application technology to workshop participants in a classroom setting. A research presentation featuring field images and spray application demonstrations is projected on a screen as attendees observe the demonstration session.

UC ANR Agricultural Application Engineering Program Increases STEM Learning and Career Awareness Through Spray Technology Workshops

November 6, 2026

By Peter A Larbi, Christian Becerra

After participating in STEM conference workshops delivered by UCCE specialist Dr. Peter Ako Larbi and staff from his Agricultural Application Engineering (AgAppE) Lab over three separate years, 87% of middle and high school students reported learning gains in agricultural application engineering and 82% saw…

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4-H educator Jazmin Vargas stands with 4-H Youth Development Advisor Dr. Sally Neas with a wagon full of cooking supplies outside of San Mateo County's juvenile hall

Incarcerated youth develop a life-long love of cooking through a UC 4-H cooking program in juvenile hall

September 25, 2026

By Sally E Neas

Through a 4-H cooking program in San Mateo County’s juvenile hall, incarcerated youth are learning food safety, connecting with their cultures and developing a life-long love of cooking.

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A MFP listens to a fair-goer ask a question at the booth

UC Master Food Preservers advance food safety education at the San Diego County Fair

September 21, 2026

By Liz Woodward, Shirley C Salado, Derrick A Robinson, Cassandra J Nguyen

By increasing public awareness and confidence in research-based home food preservation techniques, UC Master Food Preservers are helping San Diego County residents make better use of seasonal produce. Over 95% of community members that completed an evaluation survey improved their understanding of safe home…

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