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’s technical assistance results in increased agriculture efficiency and profitability for the nursery and cut flower industry

October 17, 2022

By Niamh M Quinn

A UCCE advisor's short, effective communications on rodent management techniques helped San Diego County nurseries prevent crop losses and excess labor costs and pesticide use.

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California watermelon growers benefit from UC ANR research on grafting, contributing to increased production efficiency and profitability

September 30, 2022

By Zheng Wang

As the statewide water scarcity and rising inflation hit the California agriculture, food production with reduced inputs while maintaining productivity and controlling production cost heighten the necessity of using environmentally-sustainable farming practices.

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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, 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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