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.

Screenshot of portion of Inyo County data story titled CFHL Efforts are Making a Difference in Inyo County. Includes bulleted highlights of the program and a photo of 6 smiling elementary school students.

Nutrition Policy Institute’s Data Storytelling Toolkit supports local health departments to engage community stakeholders with data-backed information

April 29, 2026

By Carolyn D Rider, Miranda W Brown

With the help of communication workshops and a Data Storytelling Toolkit provided by the Nutrition Policy Institute, local health department professionals share the impact of CalFresh Healthy Living to engage community stakeholders and secure funding to continue community health programs after the loss of…

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A group of adult watching another adult demonstrating jerky making.

Far North Master Food Preservers partner with Modoc County CattleWomen to improve food safety and security by teaching beef preservation techniques

April 16, 2026

By Laura K Snell, Laurie Wayne

Far North Master Food Preservers collaborate with Modoc County CattleWomen to address local food system challenges and food insecurity by teaching beef preservation techniques.

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UC Cooperative Extension brings partners together to demonstrate detection dogs for earlier rat detection

March 18, 2026

By Niamh M Quinn, Caroline D Champlin

UC Cooperative Extension partnered with growers and detection dog specialists to demonstrate how trained dogs can identify rat activity and entry points, supporting IPM strategies that reduce rodenticide reliance.

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UCCE partnership maintains important school garden work in times of transition, sustaining programs that benefit student health

March 4, 2026

By Kitty Oppliger

Collaboration with UC Master Gardener Program Volunteers ensures that students will continue to benefit from school gardens in Placer County despite sunsetting of CalFresh Healthy Living program.

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UC Master Gardeners Help to Protect California from Invasive Species

September 30, 2025

By Lauren L Snowden, Melissa G Womack

From tree-mapping to pest education, UC Master Gardeners are helping Californians combat invasive plants and pests through early detection, community science, and statewide partnerships.

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