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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

California WIC participants and agency directors agree that COVID flexibilities be retained as program options going forward

June 17, 2021
By Danielle Lee
Rich with quotes from California WIC participants and local agency directors, two new reports and a policy brief highlight the strong consensus that the waivers USDA put in place and the other modifications the state implemented to make WIC responsive to COVID should be incorporated as permanent opt...
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Adult California Ground Squirrel
BLP's in OC: Article

Now Available: New online course

June 17, 2021
By Tamara J Majcherek
We're pleased to announce that a new online course on managing ground squirrels and pocket gophers has been added to UC IPM's growing library of online training courses. This course consists of eight video segments recorded by Dr.
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Mark Bell cools off with a canoe trip
ANR Adventures: Article

Awaiting a cool down

June 16, 2021
By Wendy Powers
It's hot out there. Even the group in the Bay area I saw wearing long sleeves last week, are looking for ways to cool down. This, too, shall pass. Mark Bell has spent some time on the water. I've spent some time in the pool.
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Honey bees at a water fountain at the Harry H. Laidlaw Jr. Honey Bee Research Facility, UC Davis. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bug Squad: Article

Honey Bees and the Hot Spell

June 16, 2021
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Earlier this week the National Weather Service warned us about an excessive heat spell--"dangerous and record-breaking heat conditions" here in California's Central Valley and the foothills that may reach 100 to 113 degrees today (Wednesday) through Sunday.
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Dianthus 'Georgia Peach' photo by Jennifer Baumbach
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Vallejo Farmers Market

June 16, 2021
It's been a great few weeks since the Master Gardeners received the okay to resume our booth (a table actually) at the corner of Marin and Georgia Streets in downtown Vallejo every Saturday! The sunshine and the crowds of shoppers make for an interesting 5 hours, from 9 am to 2 pm, for the volunteer...
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ANR Contracts & Grants Updates: Article

NSF - Pre-award and Post-award Disclosure Information in Proposals

June 16, 2021
By Kathleen P Nolan
Dear Colleagues, The National Science Foundation (NSF) sent out the following communication this morning concerning the disclosure requirements for biographical sketches and current and pending support in proposals: "In an effort to provide the community with helpful reference information regarding...
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