How UC ANR is making a difference for Californians
- Author: Peggy Goodenow Lemaux
Published on: March 4, 2022
Huanglongbing Illustration. Credit: Barbara Alonso
After attending UC ANR's Science for Citrus Health webinars, over 50% of participating citrus professionals say they intend to adopt actions related to psyllid management. These practices can help safeguard abundant, healthy food for all Californians.
The Issue
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. HLB was first reported over a century ago in southern China. But why is it a problem for U.S. citrus? Diseases don't...
Condition Change:
Improved food security
Strategic Initiative:
Sustainable Food Systems
- Author: Chutima Ganthavorn
- Author: Katie Panarella
- Contributor: Shyra Murrey
Published on: January 8, 2021
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EFNEP delivered food safety lessons to over 4,000 participants last year, with nearly 2,500 reporting improvements in food safety knowledge and practices. EFNEP's work contributes to UC ANR's public value of safeguarding sufficient, safe, and healthy food for all Californians.
The Issue
The foodborne illness burden in the U.S. is estimated at 48 million cases, 128,000 hospitalizations, and 3000 deaths each year (CDC.gov). This burden will likely increase during the coronavirus pandemic since more families are now cooking and preparing meals at home. With limited consumer knowledge about food safety, the likelihood...
Condition Change:
Improved food safety
Strategic Initiative:
Healthy Families and Communities
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