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A group of sixth graders stand with educators in a classroom
Healthy Communities Blog: Article

Sixth graders advocate for physical activity upgrades at school

February 22, 2024
By Michael Hsu
It's not uncommon for high school or college students to speak up and seek to improve their school environment. But at Evergreen Middle School in Tehama County, more than 100 sixth graders led the way to create healthy changes at their school.
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photo by Nancy Forrest
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Daffodil Days

February 22, 2024
One of my favorite flowers is the Daffodil (Narcissus), they are part of the Amaryllidaceae family, grown from bulbs that go dormant in the winter months. Since the 1950's they have been a symbol of hope and resilience in the face of cancer.
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Photo May 07 2023, 11 12 28 AM
Ranching in the Sierra Foothills: Article

Changes Ahead

February 21, 2024
By Daniel K Macon
As some of you know, 2023 was an incredibly difficult year for my family and me. My wife of 33 years, Samia, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer last February.
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ANR Contracts & Grants Updates: Article

Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research - Seeding Solutions

February 21, 2024
By Kendra T Rose
Dear Colleagues, Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research is soliciting pre-proposals for their Seeding Solutions grant program. Seeding Solutions encourages the development of unique partnerships that support innovative and transformative research focused on one of our Research Priority Areas.
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UC Cooperative Extension Imperial County: Article

Vegetable Production and IPM Webinar with Zoom

February 21, 2024
Attached you will find the Agenda for our Vegetable Production and IPM Zoom Webinar to be held Thursday, February 28, 2024. The registration link is at the top. Hope you can join us.
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Shooting stars, or Dodecatheon clevelandii; pink blooms reach for the blue sky
Green Blog: Article

Car fumes, weeds pose double-whammy for fire-loving native plants

February 21, 2024
By Michael Hsu
Northwest of Los Angeles, springtime brings native wildflowers to bloom in the Santa Monica Mountains. These beauties provide food for insects, maintain healthy soil and filter water seeping into the ground in addition to offering breathtaking displays of color.
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