UC Delivers

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

UC Delivers is managed by UC ANR Program Planning and Evaluation. For instructions on how to write a UC Delivers Post, click here. For instructions on how to submit a post, you can download this PDF. Please contact Christina Becker at christina.becker@ucop.edu for more information.

UCCE Kern County educator conducting training at an outdoor garden with participants.

UCCE Kern County trains 18 community agencies to develop and sustain community gardens, promoting community health and wellness

January 12, 2021

According to County Health Rankings & Roadmap, Kern County's food insecurity rate of 23.8% exceeds California's rate of 18%. Almost 74% of Kern County adults are overweight or obese, posing chronic disease risks such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

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CAPSLO educators engaging young children in CATCH ECE activities

UCCE partners with early childhood educators to increase physical activity in childcare for migrant farmworker families, supporting community health and wellness in Kern County

January 8, 2021

According to KidsData.org, almost 74% of Kern County adults are either overweight or obese. Furthermore, 2018 data from Department of Education Physical Fitness tests indicated that Kern fifth graders overweight or obese rates at 44.9%, were 5% higher than the state average.

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Educator shares CDC graphic and information on handwashing.

Over 2,500 youth and adults statewide improve food safety practices after participating in EFNEP

January 8, 2021

By Chutima H Ganthavorn

The foodborne illness burden in the U.S. is estimated at 48 million cases, 128,000 hospitalizations, and 3000 deaths each year (CDC.gov). This burden will likely increase during the coronavirus pandemic since more families are now cooking and preparing meals at home.

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West Coast Rodent Academy participants improve safe rodent management, contributing to increased ecological sustainability

January 6, 2021

By Niamh M Quinn, Kit Alviz

After attending West Coast Rodent Academy, 75% of participants implemented improved rodent management skills, decreasing negative environmental impacts and demonstrating UC ANR's commitment to protecting California's natural resources.

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Screenshot of instructors fro EFNEP Zoom class series with Ventanilla de Salud.

EFNEP Partners with Mexican Consulate’s Ventanilla de Salud to Increase Food Security in Latinxs in San Bernardino

December 7, 2020

By Chutima H Ganthavorn

The Ventanilla de Salud (Window on Health) is a program that is implemented through 50 Mexican consulates in the United States.

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