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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

New study identifies a promising combination of school-based Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education interventions for improving student fitness

September 28, 2023
By Sridharshi C Hewawitharana, Miranda W Brown, Gail M Woodward-Lopez, Danielle Lee
A recent study finds that comprehensive school-based Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education, also known as SNAP-Ed, interventions focused on improving wellness policies and increasing physical activity opportunities are associated with better student fitness.
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ANR Employee News: Article

Hansen REC move to Camarillo almost complete

September 28, 2023
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
The Hansen Agricultural Research and Extension Center staff have almost completed relocating from Santa Paula to their new property in Camarillo, said Annemiek Schilder, director of UCCE Ventura County and HAREC.
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UCCE in Santa Barbara County: Article

FREE, Monthly Garden Talks with UC Master Gardeners

September 28, 2023
The UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara County invite you to join us for a free, online Garden Talk on Monday, October 9, 2023, at 7:00 pm. UC Master Gardener Debbi Knauft will share a research-based presentation, A Guide to Edible Flowers in Your Garden.
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ANR Employee News: Article

Enter photo contest: UC ANR in action

September 28, 2023
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Deadline extended to Nov. 15, 2023 UC ANR is once again launching a photography contest and calling all staff and academics to submit their best shots. The 2023 contest theme is ANR in action.
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The pumpkin vines nearly meet! photos by Erin Mahaney
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Pumpkin Takeover

September 28, 2023
The pitiful whimpering caught my attention. That's when I realized, not for the first time, that I might have a plant problem, specifically, a pumpkin problem. But first, an explanation . . . . Each year, I have the best intentions to edit my garden and not overplant. And each year, I overplant.
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