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UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Article

Plant for Pollinators

May 1, 2025
By Cathrin Callas
  Pollinators like bees, butterflies, moths, and birds play an important role in pollinating your vegetable garden and supporting a healthy ecosystem. However, habitat loss, disease, and pesticide use have contributed to the decline of these species. You can help pollinators by selecting a wide…
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UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Article

Check Your Pesticides

May 1, 2025
By Cathrin Callas
 As of Jan 1, 2025, a class of pesticides called neonicotinoids have been banned for nonagricultural outdoor use as they have been linked to a decline in honey bees and other pollinators. Although the pesticides are no longer for sale at garden centers and retail stores, you might have them at your home…
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Supporting Small Farms: Article

Networking and Extension through the International IPM Symposium

May 1, 2025
By ZinThuZar Maung
The International Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Symposium is held every three years, and the venue rotates in different places. This year was the 11th time and the event happened in a city on the Pacific coast of California, San Diego, from March 3 to 6, 2025. Emily Kraus, Small Farms and…
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Best Meeting Practices

Empower Your Meetings — Make Them MatterMeetings should be more than mere calendar entries—they're dynamic opportunities to connect, decide, collaborate, and innovate. At UC ANR, our Best Meeting Practices are crafted to ensure every gathering is inclusive, purposeful, and effective.  On this page:…
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Working with Others

 Review this page to find resources and guidance that helps UC ANR employees work effectively with others across the organization and beyond. It highlights key practices for collaboration, communication, and engagement with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you are building relationships,…
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Working at UC ANR

Here, you’ll find essential information about UC ANR careers, workplace culture, employee benefits, compensation, and professional development opportunities. Our goal is to support a thriving, inclusive workforce by connecting employees with the tools, policies, and resources they need to succeed and grow…
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Performance Standards

The UC ANR Performance Standards provide guidelines for evaluating employee performance across various competencies, such as communication, job mastery, service focus, and more. Each competency is assessed on a scale from "Exceptional" to "Improvement Needed," with descriptions for each level to help…
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Performance Evaluation

On this page:Giving and Receiving Feedback Staff Academics Annual Evaluation Merits and Promotions Overview Definitions and Criteria e-Book, Criteria, Supervisor forms (Human Resources web) Preparing Your Narrative Administrative Elements Expectations by Rank (draft) Position Description Themes, Goals,…
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National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity

National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD)  UC ANR is fortunate to be an institutional member of NCFDD. Founded in 2010, NCFDD is the leading provider of professional development in higher education. Working with over 300 colleges and universities, as well as thousands of…
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UC ANR Mentorship Program

 Resources for mentors and mentees | Mentorship Kickoff event handouts (use your UC Davis Kerberos user name and passcode) Information on Mentoring Relationships (UC Davis) | Video highlights 2025 program.  The ANR Mentorship Program The UC ANR Mentorship Program is a 9-month…
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