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USDA Local Agriculture Market Program solicitations

April 24, 2026

By Kendra T Rose

Local Food Promotion ProgramThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), requests applications for the 2026 fiscal year (FY) Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP). LFPP’s purpose is to support the development, coordination, and expansion of local and regional food business…

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Equity Research for Action (HERA)

April 21, 2026

By Kendra T Rose

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is soliciting letters of intent for the Health Equity Research for Action (HERA) program. This program aims to support community-rooted, action-oriented health equity research that reflects lived realities and responds to immediate and long-term needs. The research…

Nominate UC ANR academics for service awards – Deadline extended to April 24

April 20, 2026

By Vangie Dominguez

Nominations are being accepted for the 2026 ANR Distinguished Service Awards, which are sponsored by UC Agriculture and Natural Resources and the Academic Assembly Council.Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to recognize outstanding achievement by yourself or your colleagues. The biennial ANR…

2026 USDA NIFA SCRI and California Apple Commission RFPs

April 13, 2026

By Kendra T Rose

USDA NIFA Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI)USDA NIFA is soliciting pre-applications for the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI). The purpose of the SCRI program is to address the critical needs of the specialty crop industry by awarding grants to support research and extension that address…

UC ANR Innovate leadership transition

April 7, 2026

By Glenda L Humiston

Chief Innovation Officer Gabe Youtsey will focus on developing The Plant while expanding efforts to build partnerships and innovation coalitions. Helle Petersen will transition into the role of Interim Director of the UC ANR Innovate statewide program.

Accessibility Reminder and Key Compliance Steps

April 3, 2026

By Kathy Eftekhari

April 24, 2026, is the deadline for compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards. By now, all new digital posts must be compliant with the new guidelines. Any content posted after March 15 that is not compliant will be unpublished.

Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program

April 2, 2026

By Kendra T Rose

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) invites applications for the Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program (SLSNCGP) for fiscal year (FY) 2026. This program supports innovative, education-based Extension approaches to strengthen disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and…

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Kearney REC Tea Day generates buzz around California tea

April 1, 2026

By Michael Hsu

Enthusiasm, excitement and curiosity were in abundance during the first Tea Day, held on March 19 at UC Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Parlier.

Names in the News

March 31, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Summer Cortez, Ben Baldi, Lauren Hale, Carrie Brown and Evan Talmage joined UC ANR or took new positions within UC ANR recently.

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Celebration Corner

March 31, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Steve Fennimore and Kassim Al-Khatib were honored by the California Weed Science Society, Mary Blackburn is among the amazing women featured in a new mural at UC Berkeley, and more than 10,000 adults and children attended the North Bay Science Discovery Day.

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UC ANR Foundation Board meets with UC Master Gardeners, discusses fundraising

March 30, 2026

By Gregory L Gibbs

UC ANR Foundation Board members convened March 16–17 in Davis and Fair Oaks for their second annual in-person board meeting, blending field-based learning with strategic conversations about philanthropy and partnership in support of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources.

UC Renames César Chávez Day to Farmworkers Day

March 26, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Following the state’s legislative action, the University of California has renamed César Chávez Day to Farmworkers Day.

L&D - AI safety, building online courses, urban farm to table, Giving Day, time management, inclusive book club, giving & receiving feedback, fiscal close

March 26, 2026

By Jodi L Azulai

This month’s learning highlights focus on building practical skills that strengthen your impact – from designing engaging online courses for adult learners to navigating key systems and planning for fiscal and program success.

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Valachovic speaks on wildfire resilience, “Weathered” documentary

March 26, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Yana Valachovic, UC Cooperative Extension forest advisor, shared her research-based ideas of how to protect homes from wildfire during a panel discussion at a screening of the documentary “Weathered: After the LA Firestorms” in Sacramento.

Aerial view of Sierra Foothill REC property -- rolling green hills studded with oak trees with a few buildings in the center

Sierra Foothill REC seeks research proposals

March 25, 2026

By Michele Flavell

UC Sierra Foothill Research and Extension Center (SFREC) is soliciting proposals from April 1 to May 15, 2026, to support new and continuing research.

Crops grow in rows at Alma Backyard Farms

UC ANR Climate and Land Equity elevates agritourism on urban farms

March 24, 2026

By Caroline D Champlin

This February, the CALE team co-organized a workshop with L.A. Food Policy Council at Alma Backyard Farms, an urban farm in Compton. The event focused on making agritourism accessible to urban growers, ensuring resources reach smaller-scale and lower-resourced operations.

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Sarah-Mae Nelson: A voice of science and hope for Earth’s future

March 23, 2026

By Michael Hsu

For Women's History Month, UC ANR recognizes Sarah-Mae Nelson for her enduring contributions in environmental education and climate communications.

Nominate UC ANR academics for service awards by April 20

March 23, 2026

By Daniela F Bruno

Nominations are being accepted until April 20 for the 2026 ANR Distinguished Service Awards, which are sponsored by UC Agriculture and Natural Resources and the Academic Assembly Council.

Western SARE R&E, AFRI Rapid Response, and Cal Fire Request for Proposals

March 20, 2026

By Kendra T Rose

Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) 2026 Research and Education (R&E) Grant Program This grant program involves scientists, agricultural producers, and others using interdisciplinary approaches to advance sustainable agriculture at local and regional levels. With the…

Systemwide Review of Proposed Presidential Policy Applying to Campus Activities, Organizations and Students (PACAOS) 100.00 and PACAOS-Appendix H

March 17, 2026

By Rachel J Lloyd

UC Office of the President invites comments on a proposed Presidential Policy Applying to Campus Activities, Organizations and Students (PACAOS) 100.00 and PACAOS-Appendix H.

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