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Together@Work: Article

EDI Summit Buzzing

February 1, 2024
By Elizabeth A Moon
Photo by Saoimanu Sope, Staff Assembly Ambassador Our Inaugural EDI Summit has brought together over thirty ANR colleagues celebrating the work and wins, while also focusing on the challenges to continue creating transformation within our organization.
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A fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, feeding on a banana. (Photo by Sanjay Acharya, Wikipedia)
Bug Squad: Article

Orie Shafer: Researching the Sleep of a Fruit Fly

January 31, 2024
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Did you know that the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, is a powerful model organism for the study of sleep regulation? It's long been a model organism for biological research in such fields as genetics, physiology, microbial pathogenesis and life history evolution.
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Spill the Beans: Article

New Year's Resolutions

January 31, 2024
Happy New Year, everyone! While January is the month to plan and dream about your yard and garden, it is also time to make a fresh start with some good gardening habits. It's an ideal time to start recordkeeping or get started with a garden calendar or journal when it's too wet to play in the soil.
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ANR Employee News: Article

Names in the News

January 31, 2024
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Schweikert joins UC ANR as controller Lana Schweikert joined UC ANR as controller on Jan. 15.
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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

New study suggests a need for the simplification of the student SNAP process

January 31, 2024
By Brianna Aguayo Villalon
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP nationally, and commonly known as CalFresh in California, gives approximately 3.3 million college students access to essential food assistance. However, an estimated 57% of SNAP-eligible students do not enroll.
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2024 February Tips 'N Topics

January 31, 2024
In this issue: Mandatory Steer Weigh-In & Tagging Presentation Day Registration Available Scholarships Valley Favorite Foods Day Results Best Christmas Presents Ever Countywide Archery Begins Fashion Revue Registration Save the Date: CA 4-H Horse Classic Save the Date: Mustang Camp Twin Palms Dog Pr...
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ANR Employee News: Article

Celebration Corner

January 31, 2024
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Goodhue named Agricultural and Applied Economics Association fellow UC Davis agricultural economist Rachael Goodhue was named a 2024 fellow of the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association for her significant contributions, leadership and scholarship.
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