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CalFresh Healthy Living Local Health Department Evaluation: Page

FFY 2026 Evaluation & Reporting Project Summary

What's New in FFY 2026?NPI hosted an information session and office hour on November 5 to walk through key evaluation and reporting updates for FFY 2026, provide an overview of the SNAP-Ed Defunding Impact Project, and offer LHDs space to ask questions and clarify upcoming requirements. You can access the…
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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Lorrene Ritchie presents on WIC and school meals research at 2025 International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity conference in Auckland

June 4, 2025
By Danielle Lee
Nutrition Policy Institute director and cooperative extension specialist, Lorrene Ritchie, will be attending and presenting at the seventh annual International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity annual conference in Auckland, New Zealand, June 11-14, 2025. The theme of the conference is …
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(L to R) are Colleen Delahanty (Turlock Eagles community club leader), Jayna, Josiah, Ava (another project member), and their Story Writing Project leader, Sheila Amaral.

Imagine This... Story Writing Contest Winners

June 4, 2025
By Eve S Dowdell
This was my third time attending Ag Day at the Capitol on behalf of California 4-H. I always enjoy sharing about 4-H with legislators, their staff, and the general public. I also like visiting the booths of other agriculture organizations. This year, I was pleasantly surprised to see two 4-H members, Jayna…
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Blog - Forest Research and Outreach : Article

Ingredients for stewarding a healthier, more fire-resilient forest: a conversation with forest landowner Larry Camp

June 4, 2025
By Grace N Dean
  This summer, UC ANR is inviting forest landowners in Yuba, Nevada and surrounding counties to learn strategies for promoting wildfire resiliency and forest health on their land. The UC ANR Forest Stewardship workshop begins July 1st and will guide landowners through different aspects of managing…
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UC Master Food Preserver Program of Orange County: Event

Garden Grove Library Demonstration

Event Date
Jun 19, 2025

… It’s Strawberry Season! …Join us … We’re making and canning delicious …Strawberry Lemonade Concentrate! Learn how to preserve the bounty of the summer and about food safety, canning, and food preservation from the UC MasterFood Preservers of Orange County.Location:  Garden Grove LibraryTibor…
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UC Master Food Preserver Program of Orange County: Event

Cypress Library Demonstration - Fermenting

Event Date
Jun 23, 2025

Bubble, Bubble, no toil and trouble!LEARN HOW TO FERMENT!The UC Master Food Preservers of Orange County will demonstrate the variousmethods of fermenting using research tested recipes.  An emphasis will be on food safety and methods of food preservation. CYPRESS LIBRARY5331 Orange AveCypress,…
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Grown in Marin: Event

Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training – 2 day course

Event Date
Jun 25, 2025

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule (PSR) sets minimum food safety standards for the production of fruits, vegetables, and tree nuts.  The Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Grower Training course was developed to educate growers and farm workers about the PSR and assist with…
Grown in Marin
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UC Master Food Preservers of Sonoma County: Event

Preserving 101- Fermentation

Event Date
Jun 21, 2025

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll dive into the flavorful world of fermentation! You’ll make your own jar of kimchi to take home and gain the skills to keep fermenting with confidence. We’ll also demonstrate how to brew kombucha. You'll leave with a kombucha starter (SCOBY) and detailed…
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