For most of us, our work, social, and academic lives look much different this month in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Desert Research and Extension Center – DREC is committed to continuing to work and available to assist our partners and stakeholders in our desert region. Critical research projects are being maintained and program delivery is taking place online. Farm Smart is dedicated to teaching learners of all ages about where their food comes from, including the nutrition we get from that food.  Since 2001, we have offered this outreach through community events and K-12 field trips.  To continue our outreach to the community during this time of ‘social distancing' and ‘shelter at home', DREC and Farm Smart will be active on Facebook and Twitter and available by phone or email to answer any of your questions.  While all face-to-face events/meetings are cancelled, we are still available to help!   Please follow us on facebook and twitter for ideas on activities and lessons plans for your “home-schooling” and adventures with your children as well as wellness tips for those self-quarantining. 

Take a moment to fill out this survey so we may hear about your concerns, resources, and needs you have during these unprecedented times: https://ucanr.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8uLur6jQjVRnvOl

UCANR DREC on Twitter: https://twitter.com/UCANRDREC

Farm Smart on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UCfarmsmart

Farm Smart on Twitter: https://twitter.com/UCFarmSmart

DREC contact: Jairo Diaz (760)791-0521 or jdiazr@ucanr.edu

Farm Smart Contact: Stacey Amparano (769)356-3067 or scwills@ucanr.edu