- Author: Pamela Kan-Rice
The UC ANR Natural Resources Coordinating Conference is set for June 28-30. ANR academics and members of selected workgroups should plan to attend and discuss how the Sustainable Natural Ecosystem Initiative can best implement its part of the ANR Strategic Vision.
The conference will be held at the Lion's Gate Hotel at 3410 Westover in McClellan (just northwest of Sacramento).
Here is the tentative agenda:
- Monday, June 28: Overview of current understanding and key priorities of major environmental issues affecting California (e.g. demography, water supply, energy availability, transportation infrastructure, climate change, habitat fragmentation, diversity loss, land use change). Panels will comment on a...
- Author: Pamela Kan-Rice
While the National Institute for Food and Agriculture’s Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) grants program is getting a lot of attention these days, it is more than just another grant opportunity. It represents a significant and strategic shift in the funding philosophy and goals that reflect the formation and purpose behind the formation of NIFA. One of those goals is to better integrate research and extension in order to solve difficult problems.
ANR academics who are NOT planning to apply for the 2010 AFRI grants are encouraged to consider becoming peer reviewers for the federal funding program.
By participating on a review panel, not only do you get a chance to see and compare proposals, you also have the...
- Author: Pamela Kan-Rice
As part of ANR’s restructuring to meet budget constraints, the Analytical Laboratory was among several programs to be eliminated or consolidated.
In the case of the Analytical Lab, ANR will transfer the lab to the UC Davis College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences effective July 1.
“The Analytical Lab has been an exceptional resource for ANR research,” said Barbara Allen-Diaz, Associate Vice President – Academic Programs & Strategic Initiatives, “and I am pleased that ANR academics will have continued access to the lab.”
CAES will assume responsibility for the lab, its associated personnel, assets and equipment as of July 1, with Dirk Holstege, director, continuing to lead the operation. ANR will...
- Author: Pamela Kan-Rice
Message from VP Dooley:
By the time you read this ANR Update, USDA’s National Institute for Food and Agriculture (NIFA) will have released their requests for applications for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI). You've already heard that we are preparing to provide significant support for those seeking AFRI grants for integrated research and extension projects that align with our strategic initiatives. This new competitive grants program, with its emphasis on integrated research, education and extension programs, is a new way of doing business for NIFA grant programs.
Roger Beachy, director of NIFA, speaking to deans and directors from across the country, said recently, “I want USDA...
- Author: Pamela Kan-Rice
PC to include county-based members
With input from the current regional directors and other ANR academics, the Executive Working Group and Program Council have agreed on the importance of adding county-based academics with a statewide perspective to Program Council.
Barbara Allen-Diaz, AVP-Strategic Initiatives and Academic Programs, has announced that when the two remaining regional directors leave Program Council on July 1, county-based academics will be appointed. The selection process for these positions has not been determined. Allen-Diaz has already asked Academic Assembly Council for input and will seek input from across the ANR community to choose county-based...
