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UC Cooperative Extension SMSF welcomed friends, county partners, supporters and family to the commemoration of the new Hank Sciaroni Agricultural Research Plot at Elkus Ranch on July 10 th. Attendees commemorated Hank Sciaroni's legacy with speeches.
Our sixth year of the Healthy Living Ambassadors Garden Program ran March through May this Spring. The 30 teen Ambassadors taught 120 third graders across 6 CalFresh eligible elementary schools in San Mateo County.
In Spring 2019, the Expanded Food and Nutrition Program (EFNEP) in San Mateo County and Fresh Approach (a local community organization) partnered at the Sheriffs Activities League in Redwood City.
We had another fun and successful 4-H Summer Camp! The camp was once again held at YMCA Camp Jones Gulch from July 14-19, 2019. Of the 117 youth, 25 participated as the teen camp staff. They worked many hours starting in December 2018 with planning.
By Norine Cepernich, Gaye Torjusen, Leslie Muennemann and Kathy Stamm, UC SM/SF Master Gardeners In June, four UC Master Gardeners from the San Mateo/San Francisco Program took a class at California State University Chico, hosted by the Center for Regenerative Agriculture. Dr.
Since 1969, the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) has worked with paraprofessional educators to influence nutrition and physical activity behaviors of low-income families with young children.
Animal Field Day at Crystal Springs 4-H farm had nearly 100 visitors in April. The event is organized by the San Mateo County 4-H Animal Science Animal Project (ASAP) committee, which consists of adult volunteers and youth leaders from the clubs in the county.
Congratulations to the 2019 San Mateo County 4-H Scholarship Winners! The awards are based on high school scholastic record, letters of recommendation, 4-H experience, leadership and an interview, and range from $1000 - $2500.
UC CalFresh Healthy Living supports healthy, active and nourished lifestyles by teaching about good nutrition, encouraging physical activity, and partnering with local schools and agencies to establish policy, system and environments that make the healthy choice the easy choice.
Read more about highlights from the June 2019 UCCE Newsletter here! Master Gardeners Bermuda Grass Mitigation Trial Update UC CalFresh Adds "Healthy Living" National EFNEP Visits Bay Area 4-H Animal Field Day 4-H Scholarship Winners...
