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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Nutrition Policy to Present at annual CalFresh Forum on expanding food access and supporting California families

October 24, 2025
By Brianna Aguayo Villalon, Danielle Lee
The annual CalFresh Forum brings together people from across California to discuss ways to strengthen CalFresh, known nationally as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and expand food access. Nutrition Policy Institute’s policy team, Christina Hecht and Ken Hecht, guided a breakout session on…
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Asian citrus psyllid (Wikipedia photo)
Bug Squad: Article

Walter Leal: Special Award for Citrus Pest Research

October 23, 2025
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
 UC Davis Distinguished Professor Walter Leal recently received an award from the citrus research organization, FUNDECITRUS,  São Paulo, Brazil, in recognition of his “outstanding contribution to citriculture,” emphasizing his work on the Asian citrus psyllid and a Lepidopteran pest named…
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UCCE in the County of San Luis Obispo: Page

Community & Youth

4-H Youth Development The 4-H Youth Development Program is the nonformal, or experiential, educational youth program, conducted by the University of California Cooperative Extension. The purpose of 4-H Youth Development is to help diverse young people discover and develop their potential and grow into…
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Employee comment: Presidential Policy on Educational Loan Practices

October 23, 2025
By Jenna Kwan
The University of California Office of the President invites comments on a proposed Presidential Policy on Educational Loan Practices. The policy is proposed to be revised and includes the following key issues: The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued guidance on § 1026.46(b)(5) …
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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Nutrition Policy Institute launches new logo as part of a UCANR rebrand

October 23, 2025
By Brianna Aguayo Villalon, Danielle Lee
The Nutrition Policy Institute is proud to officially launch its new logo as part of the University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources organization-wide rebrand. This modern, unified design strengthens UC ANR’s identity across its programs and institutes. NPI’s new logo was designed to…
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An ash tree over a street displaying fall color.
The Backyard Gardener: Article

A Popular Tree

October 23, 2025
By Dustin W Blakey
I think this is my favorite tree in Bishop: Every year this ash tree has the most amazing display. I stopped yesterday and took a picture. I'm not alone. Today while driving under it I noticed a photographer down the street getting a shot and another car slowing down to take a good look at this…
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Livestock & Natural Resources Information Center - Plumas, Sierra & Butte Counties: Page

Rancher Roundtable - with the California Wolf Project at UC Berkeley - October 16, 2025

 OverviewUC Cooperative Extension hosted the Rancher Roundtable with the California Wolf Project at UC Berkeley on October 16, 2025 in Sierraville. This session featured Arthur Middleton and Kaggie Orrick with the California Wolf Project at UC Berkeley, for an evening with dinner, updates, and…
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Cooperative Extension Program Evaluation: Page

Evaluation Plans

UC ANR Training MaterialsStrong Evaluation Plans Training 2025Best Practices for Writing Strong Evaluation Plans for Grants Presentation Link to training recording video What Makes A Strong Evaluation in a Grant Proposal? Journal of Extension article in press
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