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UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

Job announcement :: Invasive Species Extension Coordinator

April 12, 2023
By Gale Perez
Job no: 526479 Work type: Staff Full-Time Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Categories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support Department:60460000 - AG-SCHL FOR, FISH, & GEOMATICS Application closes: May 1, 2023 Classification Title: Communications Spec...
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A lady beetle, aka ladybug, gets ready to devour an aphid. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Lady Beetle Lovers, Unite!

April 11, 2023
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Luck be a lady! Little kids love selecting lady beetles, aka ladybugs, at the UC Statewide Integrated Pest Management (UC IPM) booth at Briggs Hall during the annual campuswide UC Davis Picnic Day. The excitement, the capture, the I-get-to-take-these-home-and-put-them-in-my-garden look.
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Strawberries and Caneberries: Article

Strawberry Field Meeting May 9

April 11, 2023
By Mark P Bolda
Longtime research collaborator and local berry breeder California Berry Cultivars is hosting a field day on Tuesday, May 9th at 10AM to announce the release of two day-neutral cultivars. Data will be presented on both releases. Lunch will be provided. Location: 181 Dairy Rd, Watsonville, CA.
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A group of students wear gloves and surround a table laden with small pizzas and pizza toppings.
UC Delivers: Article

CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties Promotes Healthy Eating Practices with Teens Love Cooking

April 11, 2023
By Kelly Q Hong, Shannon Klisch, Mishelle Costa, Rosa Vargas
After attending a Teens Love Cooking summer series focused on nutrition and culinary skills, 83% of youth participants were more willing to try new foods and ask for them at home. The class helped reinforce their healthy eating habits and support their long-term health.
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