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Not sure where to start? This page points you to the most commonly needed resources at UC ANR—from IT support and payroll to HR, communications, and media inquiries. Common Requests  IT Help Desk Email help@ucanr.edu for general IT-related questions.  Media Contacts Find contact information…
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New to ANR?

 UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) is a division of the University of California, reporting to the UC Office of the President. Unlike UC's 10 campuses, UC ANR has no students of its own. Instead, our work extends the university's research and expertise into every corner of California—serving…
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Our Community

WelcomeUC ANR is more than a workplace—it's a community of people committed to improving lives across California. Here you'll find resources, groups, and programs that support connection, belonging, and professional growth.  Our CultureWe have many opportunities for staff to have their voices heard and…
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Open Access Policy

May 20, 2026
By Rachel E Lee
Open Access PolicyUC ANR Publications is committed to making the research and expertise of the University of California available to the people it serves. In support of this mission, UC ANR Publications operates an Open Access publishing model for eligible titles.Copyright Copyright in all UC ANR…
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Visit the UC Master Gardener Gardening Education Center

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Sep 2, 2026

The Gardening Education Center (GEC) is a dynamic, experimental garden where UC Master Gardeners employ environmentally sound, water-wise methods to propagate and grow a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, herbs, pollinator plants and cover crops throughout the year. The GEC features a range of growing…
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Bread and Butter Pickled Jicama

Enjoy right out of the jar! Use on desserts such as pound cake or cheesecakes. The syrup is wonderful for drizzles too. Savory ideas – Use them in salads (use the syrup in your dressing), serve with ham or a glaze for chicken wings. Yield: ~ 6, pint jars Prep: 45 Minutes Processing: 15 MinutesIngredients: •…
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Cherry Chutney

An ideal partner for pork or turkey and makes a fabulous finish for a cheese tray. Yield: ~ 6, half pint jars Prep: 45 Minutes Processing: 10 MinutesIngredients: • 4 whole allspice • 1 cup white vinegar (5%) • 1 cinnamon stick (~6 inches long, broken) • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped • 10 cups sweet…
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Cinnamon Kumquats

These can then be eaten right out of the jar like candy or used on desserts such as pound cakes or cheesecakes. The syrup is wonderful for drizzles, too. Savory ideas: use them in salads (use the syrup in your dressing!), they would be perfect with ham, maybe as a glaze for chicken wings. Yield: ~ 6, half…
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