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UC Master Gardeners of San Diego County: Article

Creating a Community Garden

April 21, 2026
By Joelle Kohn
Reasons to Start a GardenImprove nutrition & access to healthy foodsEncourage exercise / purposeful workCreate beauty / care for the environmentCreate a sense of communityServe othersTeach children / adultsEarly DecisionsWhat kind of garden?Individual plots - gardeners keep their own harvestNeighborhood…
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En la fotografía se muestra personas vestidas con traje de protección blanco para entrar a depositar a la abeja reina a una colmena con 12,000 abejas.
Nuestra Comunidad: Article

Una tumultuosa bienvenida

April 21, 2026
By Diana Cervantes
 El zumbido se escucha antes de abrir la caja. Frente a mí, una colonia de más de 12,000 abejas se mueve sin detenerse. Estoy completamente cubierta con el traje de protección, siguiendo cada instrucción con atención. No puedo hablar mucho. Solo observar, escuchar y aprender.Entrar al espacio de las…
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Pistachos bajo el microscopio.

Estudian cómo prevenir la apertura prematura de la cáscara en los pistachos

April 21, 2026
By Trina Kleist
Científicos de UC Davis trabajan en la identificación de las causas de este problema Un análisis de las características genéticas de los pistachos podría ayudar a identificar la causa de la apertura prematura de su cáscara exterior, lo que genera pérdidas económicas anuales en la industria. Aunque en…
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compost pile enclosed with chicken wire
Under the Solano Sun: Article

The Book Corner

April 21, 2026
By Jennifer M Baumbach
Blog by Lanie KeystoneJust the title will make you want to read this fun, practical, and easy-to-follow book:COMPOST AFTER READING by Cassandra Marketos, with pithy, compelling illustrations by Sludge Thunder. (You’ve gotta love that name!) The focus of this witty, brilliantly written book is-…
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ANR Contracts & Grants Updates: Article

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Equity Research for Action (HERA)

April 21, 2026
By Kendra T Rose
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is soliciting letters of intent for the Health Equity Research for Action (HERA) program. This program aims to support community-rooted, action-oriented health equity research that reflects lived realities and responds to immediate and long-term needs. The research…
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Hopland Research and Extension Center: Event

UC ANR Connect Field Day at Hopland

Jun 30, 2026

OverviewFree hands-on Field Day showcasing agtech demos in real North Coast conditions. The day will be split into two parts - vineyard-relevant tech and rangeland tech, with lunch in between. Please register to reserve your spot.Dress: Field attire—closed-toed shoes, long pants, hat, sunscreen…
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Workplace Inclusion and Belonging: Document

Full Transcript of Coping with the Impact of Current Events Video

Slide 1[The introduction slide is titled, Coping With the Impact of Current Events: Ways to Manage Stress, Vicarious Trauma and Feelings of Isolation in Times of Conflict recorded in September 2024. There is a small illustration of a person on a bike, with a large heart tied to their back. On screen is…
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Workplace Inclusion and Belonging: Document

Full Transcript and Description Mixed Race in the Workplace

Slide 1[Video recorded Spring 2025. On the screen is DEVII, who has long, dark hair, a dark sweater, and glasses. Behind them is an image of a green field with cows and a blue sky with clouds.]DEVII: Welcome to Being Mixed-Race in the Workplace. This four-part series explores perspectives and experiences of…
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