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The explosive growth of organic agriculture in the U.S. reflected in a 90% increase in organic farms from 2011 to 2021, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture statistics has come at a cost for some farmers.

Chilopsis linearis, the desert willow or desert catalpa, is prized in dry gardens for its showy, fragrant blossoms which cover the tree in summer.

Kathleen Nolan, director of ANR Office of Contracts and Grants, retired July 1 after 24 years of service to the University of California, the last 11 years serving UC ANR.

Hello All, Here's your special Fair Issue of the Roundup newsletter.

Gerry Hernandez, agricultural technician and UC Master Gardener coordinator for Colusa County, retired July 1. In 1999, Hernandez was hired by Colusa County to work in the UC Cooperative Extension office in Colusa County as a field research associate.

Now is the time I dig out the Purple Goat's Beard. The ground is still wet, and the leaves are not too large yet. The Salsify plant somehow made it into my front yard garden. I originally thought it was lovely because I knew this plant was edible.

La recin establecida Escuela de Arboricultura de California pretende preparar a los propietarios de bosques para que sepan cmo enfrentarse a los cambios que inevitablemente estn experimentando sus reas forestales ante el cambio climtico.

What a beautiful sight...a yellow-faced bumble bee, a queen, foraging on yellow bush lupine blossoms at Bodega Bay. She buzzed from blossom to blossom at Doran Regional Park while packing a ball of red pollen that seemed to increase in brilliance with every floral visit.

Sonia Scott, administrative officer in Business Operations, retired July 1 from UC Agriculture and Natural Resources after 20 years of service to the University of California Scott joined ANR in 2014 in the immediate office of the Associate Vice President for Business Operations.

Dear Colleagues: This message provides essential information on the implementation of the new UC ANR website using the Drupal Content Management System (CMS). The IWP project will enhance UC Agriculture and Natural Resources' digital presence for both internal web editors and our clientele.