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ANR Employee News: Article

New travel policy takes effect Jan. 1, 2019

November 26, 2018
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
A new policy change will become effective Jan. 1, 2019 (see Policy & Procedure Manual 300-10). Beginning Jan. 1, 2019, AggieTravel expense reports submitted more than 60 days after the last day of travel or entertainment will be reported as taxable income to the employee.
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Desert Willow
UC Master Gardeners- Diggin' it in SLO: Article

Plants We Love

November 26, 2018
Plants We Love By Jackie Woods UCCE Master Gardener Common name: Desert Willow, Desert Catalpa Latin name: Chilopsis linearis Size of plant: Height 15-40 feet; width 10-20 feet Bloom description and season: Showy, fragrant pink or white flowers bloom in spring through summer.
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Topics in Subtropics: Article

Fruit Tree Training by the Best

November 26, 2018
By Ben A Faber
So an avocado is not an almond. But it they are both trees that are manipulated for production. And many of the principles can be transferred. Some can't. But this is a great opportunity to learn some basic ideas about how to grow tree crops.
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Organic farmer Phil Foster stands in front of a field with cover crops planted in strips at the top of the planting bed.

Organic farmers and researchers strive to advance soil care

November 26, 2018
By Jeannette Warnert
Organic farmer Phil Foster has developed a creative way to nurture the soil on his 200-acre farm near Hollister. He plants cover crops in a single line at the top of the planting bed, saving water and seed while keeping the furrows clear for irrigation.
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Stephanie with her "Fall Into Nutrition" corner
UC CalFresh Fresno/Madera Counties: Article

Intern Reflection Series: Stephanie Schnars

November 26, 2018
Fresno and Madera Counties' UC CalFresh Nutrition Education Program has a long-standing partnership with the Fresno State Dietetic Internship Program. This blog post is part of our Intern Reflections Series.
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