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Abbi grew up in Goleta, CA with parents who enjoyed gardening and encouraged time in the outdoors. She has an associate degree in Liberal Arts from Allen Hancock College, and has worked with the California State Parks since 1995.
Books for birthdays is a great way to commemorate students' birthdays, support school wellness policies, avoid food safety and allergy issues, and build classroom libraries.
During FFY2023, CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties (SLO/SB) supported comprehensive, school-based nutrition and physical activity education and supports for policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) changes including: Direct education reaching 3,136 youth and...
Melissa has been with UC CalFresh since 2013. She discovered her passion for nutrition education as a volunteer for UC CalFresh. After graduating from Cal Poly with a Bachelors in Nutrition, Melissa quickly started as a Community Education Specialist.
A gall is a malformation of plant tissue caused by small insects often called gall makers. Galls form into different shapes and sizes and grow on different parts of the tree including leaves and stems. Galls do not typically cause physical damage to healthy trees that have been properly maintained.
Miguel is originally from Santa Maria, CA. His interest and passion related to physical education and nutrition were what motivated him to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from CSU Fresno. After graduating, he decided to return to Santa Maria to help and serve his community.
Shannon Klisch Shannon has been the UC CalFresh Nutrition Education Program Supervisor since November 2014. She has worked in SNAP-Ed Nutrition Education programs since 2012.
SNAC Youth Leader Training in Santa Maria, CA 4-H SNAC creates opportunities for youth in low-income communities to develop leadership skills related to healthy living, cooking, nutrition, physical activity and public speaking.
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Culinary Academy teaches Santa Maria spring breakers how to cook Students build cooking skills at Culinary Academy in Santa Maria UC offers counsel as CalFresh benefits shrink (April 2023) Western Farm Press.
