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.

Empowerment and Incentivization for Forest Management

March 11, 2024

By Kimberly C Ingram

Protecting California's forests and building climate-resilient communities and ecosystems requires forest landowners, managers, and natural resource professionals to actively engage in stewardship.

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Hillview student adds her poster to the wall in one of the school's main hallways.

CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE in Contra Costa County Empowers Teens to Promote Fruit & Vegetable Consumption

December 11, 2023

By Eli I Figueroa

CalFresh Healthy Living (CFHL), University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) in Contra Costa County promotes healthy communities with a nutrition education curriculum designed to improve teens' eating and fitness choices.

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A Group photo of FACTS students and Kearney Ag REC researchers/staff

UC REC Collaboration Increases Student Awareness of Agricultural STEM Research and Practice Opportunities

December 11, 2023

By Brady E Holder, Peter A Larbi, Jackie Atim

Social media summary Upon touring field research sites, listening to talks, and engaging in hands-on activities at the Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center, 100% of undergraduate students reported learning more about agricultural STEM research areas, which could steer them towards care...

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Nutrition Policy Institute study finds that students who received school meals during COVID-19 school closures had higher intake of fruits and vegetables

November 21, 2023

By Amanda M Linares

Nutrition Policy Institute rolled out an online evaluation tool, EATS, for local health departments to evaluate school-based CalFresh Healthy Living during pandemic-related school closures.

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Schematic design of the backstop prototype installed on a sprayer in an almond orchard.

UC Digital Agriculture Program Cuts Airborne Pesticide Drift by 78% in Tree Crops

September 21, 2023

By Alireza Pourreza

UC Digital Agriculture Program's innovative spray backstop system reduces airborne pesticide drift by 78% in almond orchards a big step forward for improving air quality and working conditions in California's agricultural production areas.

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