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UCCE Master Food Preservers of Fresno, Madera, and Merced

The UC Master Food Preserver Program mission is to keep Californians safe and healthy as they use culturally appropriate, research-based practices to safely preserve food in the home, reducing food waste, increasing food security, and providing engaging ways to explore healthy food.
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Office of Contracts and Grants

Our goal at the Office of Contracts and Grants is to provide principal investigators assistance with proposal preparation and with resources and expertise so that they may better understand contract and grant administration and successfully administer sponsored awards.
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Real Estate and Facilities Development

Real Estate and Facilities Development supports UC ANR through strategic real estate planning, facility development, leasing, and infrastructure coordination across California.
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Program Planning & Evaluation

The Program Planning and Evaluation (PPE) unit coordinates statewide program planning, accountability and reporting on behalf of the Associate Vice President for Agriculture Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension programs.
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Program Council

UC ANR Program Council provides statewide leadership and coordination for program planning, evaluation, and strategic priorities across Cooperative Extension, statewide programs, and research initiatives.
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Facilities Planning & Management

UC ANR Facilities Planning and Management provides project planning, construction management, facilities resources, bidding opportunities, policies, and guidance for UC ANR locations statewide.
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Resource Planning and Management

The Resource Planning and Management Office (RPM) is responsible for the administration, analysis and reporting of the UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR).
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IWP Training

The IWP project will enhance UC Agriculture and Natural Resources digital presence for both internal web editors and our clientele.
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Procurement

Procurement is a new division at UC ANR designed enhance procurement expertise within ANR. Procurement is constantly reviewing policies, procedures, systems, and processes with an eye on making improvements where feasible.
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UC Marin Master Gardeners: Article

Underdog herbs for the home cook

June 1, 2026
 It’s early summer, and many of us are establishing our herb gardens or windowsill collections. I’m all about a classic basil, a fresh oregano, or a familiar sprig of rosemary in my meals, but adding a few unsung herb-heroes to your garden this summer will take your garden – and your dishes – to the…
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Noticias: Article

Bringing Science Closer to the Field

June 1, 2026
By Diana Cervantes
For years, researchers at the South Coast Research and Extension Center worked without dedicated laboratory facilities. Samples often had to be transported to distant locations for analysis, creating delays and limiting opportunities for immediate, field-based research. Today, that reality is beginning…
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UC Rice Blog: Article

Effects of azoxystrobin when disease pressure is low

June 1, 2026
By Luis A Espino
Azoxsytrobin (Quadris, Tetraban) is the most used fungicide on rice in California. Azoxystrobin has been in use since the late 1990s. This fungicide was registered after rice blast was discovered in California in 1996. More recently, several years of trials showed that when azoxystrobin is used at the late…
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UC Master Gardeners of Nevada County: Article

UC Master Gardeners of Nevada County’s Demonstration Garden Spotlight

June 1, 2026
By Talei Mistron
UC Master Gardeners of Nevada County’s Demonstration Garden Spotlight:  A Peek Behind the Scenes In the Raised Bed Garden Photos and article by Karen Mead, UC Master Gardener of Nevada County From The Curious Gardener, Summer 2026The UC Master Gardeners of Nevada County’s Demonstration Garden has 1.5…
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Gardening for a Lifetime

June 1, 2026
By Talei Mistron
Article by Michele Rugo, UC Master Gardener ofNevada County From The Curious Gardener, Summer 2026 Gardening can become increasingly difficult as we age. Our bodies grow less limber and more prone to injury. Our minds, too, can find it challenging to recall the routine tasks that once came easily. Yet…
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Fresno Gardening Green: Article

Rosie's corner: June rose gardening

June 1, 2026
 What to do in the Rose Garden for the month of June? Lots! It will depend on the weather. I am sure by now most everyone has heard that we are statistically in for a strong El Niño this year. It probably won’t start until August or so, but it may affect the “typical” weather we get in Fresno during the…
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UC Master Gardeners of San Mateo & San Francisco Counties: Event

Reducing Wildfire Risk Landscaping Workshop

Jun 13, 2026

Protect your home from wildfire risk during drought and extreme heat. Learn how to identify landscape vulnerabilities, maintain healthy soil moisture, and use fire-resistant, water-wise planting practices. This hands-on class includes guided planting, and participants will create a succulent container garden…
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Celebration Corner

May 31, 2026
By Pamela S Kan-Rice, Danielle Lee
Thompson selected as one of 11 UCDC Presidential Faculty Fellows  Nutrition Policy Institute director Hannah Thompson was selected as a UCDC Presidential Faculty Fellow through the University of California Washington Program. The fellowship brings together UC faculty to Washington, D…
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Healthy Central Sierra: Article

Nature Rx: Helping everyone feel at home in the outdoors

May 31, 2026
By Kitty Oppliger
 For many people, a walk beneath tall trees, the sound of running water, or a quiet moment on a trail brings a deep sense of peace and wellbeing. Time outdoors can calm a busy mind, help us breathe a little easier, and remind us that we are part of something larger than ourselves.Healing with…
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