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.

A MFP listens to a fair-goer ask a question at the booth

UC Master Food Preservers advance food safety education at the San Diego County Fair

September 21, 2026

By Liz Woodward, Shirley C Salado, Derrick A Robinson, Cassandra J Nguyen

By increasing public awareness and confidence in research-based home food preservation techniques, UC Master Food Preservers are helping San Diego County residents make better use of seasonal produce. Over 95% of community members that completed an evaluation survey improved their understanding of safe home…

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A bin of fresh golden kiwis set up on a cart in a school cafeteria. One sign reads "California Grows" and shows the state another sign reads "Today's tasting, Golden Kiwis from Wild River Fruit"

Student Leaders and School Gardens, UCCE Grows a Farm to School Approach that Supports Healthy Habits

July 13, 2026

By Veronica L Van Cleave-Hunt

Farm to School is growing healthy habits in Butte, Colusa, and Glenn! Over 5,000 students tried local fruits and vegetables, youth leaders boosted food confidence, and teachers are excited about their new garden classrooms.

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Teachers guide preschool students through Fuel Their Minds tasting activity with garbanzo bean hummus dip, whole wheat crackers, and carrots.

Fuel Their Minds: Two Decades of UCCE Experiential Health Education Improves the Health of Preschoolers

June 9, 2026

By Marcel Horowitz, Monica C Drazba, Leticia Flores

For 20 years, the Yolo SNAP-Ed program improved the health of young childhood by increasing fruit and vegetable consumption, physical activity habits and healthful behaviors. Over 16,268 children received nutrition and health education in English and Spanish through the program.

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A teen teacher volunteer leads a Cooking Academy lesson at Mary Tsukamoto Elementary School in Sacramento, California.

Sacramento Teens Increase Workforce Readiness, Civic Engagement and Health Equity

June 9, 2026

By Marcel Horowitz, Laura A Quinones Neri, Marianne Bird, Macey Crist

Sacramento teens are building brighter futures for themselves and their communities through the Cooking Academy, a hands-on program led by University of California Agriculture & Natural Resources. As a result of teaching younger students essential cooking skills, 100% of teen teachers reported improvements…

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Youth give project presentations showcasing their planned projects to improve their community.

My Hometown is Cool! Modoc County 4-H Enhances Community Leadership & Increases Civic Engagement In Youth

May 4, 2026

By Sadie E Camacho, Laura K Snell

High School teens learn about their community and youth voice, through curriculum that increases civic engagement opportunities, securing over $2000 in funding to implement youth-led community projects.

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