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.

Several people gathered around a tree trunk

Participatory science project helps protect Southern California trees from invasive beetles

September 14, 2022

By Beatriz E Nobua Behrmann

Invasive pests are one of the main threats to our urban and natural forests. Tiny beetles, like the invasive shothole borers (ISHB), attack trees and cause their decline and death.

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Teacher and students gathered around together during an active recess session.

CalFresh Healthy Living's active recess project supports physical activity and healthy school communities

September 12, 2022

By Laura Vollmer, Daniela Curiel, Juliana M Lefko, Marisela Ceron

Since students returned to school and in-person learning, school administration witnessed a decline in student's social skills and physical activity abilities from previous years.

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Global adoption of new IPM model contributes to economic returns

June 3, 2022

Numerous endemic and invasive pests threaten all kinds of crops, and the application of synthetic pesticides is the most common control option in many cases around the world.

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An illustrated diagram showing how healthy trees become infected with Huanglongbing

Citrus professionals learn new strategies to safeguard California citrus against Huanglongbing

March 4, 2022

By Peggy G Lemaux

Huanglongbing? Never heard of it? Why should I care? Maybe you need to learn more? Huanglongbing, HLB, a bacterial disease of citrus also called Greening Disease, is spread by the Asian Citrus Psyllid. It causes the citrus fruits to be deformed and taste salty and bitter.

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Bar Graph by year of CalFresh and Market Match redemption in SLO County from 2017 to 2021

UCCE Partnerships Support Increased Access to Healthy Food and Income to Local Farmers

December 15, 2021

By Rosa Vargas, Shannon Klisch

For low-income community members, CalFresh/SNAP incentive programs can increase their purchasing power, help reduce hunger, and improve nutrition.

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