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.

Dr. Larbi addressing a participant's question

UC ANR Program Developing a Qualified Crop Protection Workforce for California through Sprayer Calibration Education

August 11, 2023

By Peter A Larbi

UC ANR supports California's crop protection workforce to become more qualified through hands-on Airblast Sprayer Calibration Training. 100% of participants reported learning professional skills that also can improve the sustainability and profitability of California ag.

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A crowd of people face a presenter and their poster, standing in a grove of trees

UC ANR program promotes citrus production efficiency and profitability through increased awareness of spray application best practices

June 7, 2023

By Peter A Larbi

Upon attending the Citrus Spray Field Day in November 2022 at the Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension (KARE) Center, 93% of participants reported learning much or very much about spray application best practices, which can lead to increased agricultural efficiency.

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A group of students wear gloves and surround a table laden with small pizzas and pizza toppings.

CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties Promotes Healthy Eating Practices with Teens Love Cooking

April 11, 2023

By Kelly Q Hong, Shannon Klisch, Mishelle Costa, Rosa Vargas

Collectively, Santa Maria-Bonita and Santa Maria Joint Union High school districts serve over 25,600 students, with more than half of the students qualifying for free or reduced-price school meals.

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CAPSLO teachers stand in a line and hold their CATCH training certificate

CFHL, UCCE Kern County Helps Farm Working Families Adopt a Healthy Lifestyle

March 14, 2023

By Beatriz A Rojas

According to County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, Kern County is ranked among the least healthy counties in California in terms of length and quality of life and a significant portion of residents have one or more risk factors that threaten their longevity and quality of life.

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Three students face away from the camera towards a wall with a poster. The poster has images of vegetables, and students place colorful circle stickers in columns under the images for "Love it," "Like it," "Tried it,"

CalFresh Healthy Living's school-based programs support healthy diets during COVID-19

March 7, 2023

By Amanda M Linares

In March 2020 schools across California halted in-person instruction in an effort to protect students and staff against COVID-19 and embarked on distance learning.

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