Ongoing research

Investigadores de UC ANR capacitan a profesionales del control de plagas en detección y manejo de termitas en Irvine, CA.

In collaboration with the Resource Conservation Service of Santa Cruz County we will have an in-person training on the CropManage online irrigation and nutrient management decision support tool at the UC Cooperative Extension Office in Watsonville (500 West Ridge Dr, Watsonville CA) on March 27 from 10:30 to…

California is famous for its scenic wilderness and biological diversity. Unfortunately, our state’s unique ecosystems are in danger, and invasive species are among the biggest threats to our environment. Invasive species can cause all kinds of environmental damage, such as harming wildlife, disrupting our…

The California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) supports Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) shoppers in purchasing fruits and vegetables by providing a dollar-for-dollar match to SNAP dollars spent on produce. Nutrition Policy Institute researchers conducted a mixed-methods study utilizing…

Blog by Nanelle Jones-Sullivan Horticultural therapy teaches that in the garden, metaphors can bridge nature and human experience. One of my favorite metaphors is used in a theory called “orchids and dandelions.” This theory by W. Thomas Boyce explains that “children fall into two categories: resilient …