Welcome to ANR's News & MediaUC ANR researchers, advisors, and specialists work on some of California's most pressing challenges. This page is your source for the latest news, expert insights, media resources, and coverage from across the state. Latest News News From Across CaliforniaFrom…
There are many ways to support UC ANR's mission: volunteer, participate in a program, join a team, or put our research to work in your community. VolunteerTrain alongside UC scientists and contribute to conservation, food safety, gardening education, and more through UC ANR's volunteer programs.Explore…
The Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Personnel and Development supports the recruitment, development, advancement, and success of UC ANR academics across California. This site provides resources for academic growth, onboarding, professional development, mentorship, evaluation and promotion guidance,…
Shaping the Future of Food and Agriculture InnovationFrom lab to field: accelerating sustainable solutions in agriculture, food, and biotechnology.The Plant Innovation Center is a planned 140,000-square-foot campus at the Port of West Sacramento where startups, researchers, and industry leaders turn ideas…
Your Partner in Event and Meeting SupportWe handle the event details so you can focus on your program.The Program Support Unit (PSU) at ANR was established in 2010 to provide program support to academics, staff, and program teams. We work with statewide programs, institutes, leadership groups, and strategic…
F3 Local is a regional initiative working to build a more inclusive and resilient food economy in California's San Joaquin Valley. Through practical programs grounded in the realities of small-scale agriculture, F3 Local connects farmers, food entrepreneurs, and community members to the tools, training, and…
Preserve today, relish tomorrowThe Humboldt and Del Norte Master Food Preserver Program uses research-based methods for food preservation and food safety. We teach easy and safe canning, pickling, fermenting, freezing, and dehydrating practices.Are you on our mailing list?Provide your information to be…
Welcome to UC Master Gardeners of Santa Barbara CountyAs part of University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, we serve our community by sharing research-based knowledge and sustainable gardening practices. Trained UC Master Gardener volunteers empower Santa Barbara County residents with…
Welcome to the UCANR Disaster Blog! From 1980 to 2024, California declared 391 disasters ranging from wildfire to drought, severe storms, flooding, and high winds. 46 of those disasters resulted in $1B or more in damages. Californians are now estimated to be impacted by at least 1 major disaster…
Entomologists aren't just skilled at netting insects.Some of them do well at croquet, striking a ball with a mallet and knocking it through a wicket.Question is: Can the Ian Grettenberger lab at UC Davis swing a mallet as well--or better--than an insect net?Agricultural entomologist…
New and experienced gardeners alike are welcome to join Treva Valentine, UC Master Gardener of Yolo County, in her Kitchen Garden Chat to discuss choosing cover crops, how to choose garlic varieties, and demystifying seed saving. Kitchen Garden Chat meets monthly and provides tips for the edible garden…
By Marcel Horowitz, Monica C Drazba, Leticia Flores
For 20 years, the Yolo SNAP-Ed program improved the health of young childhood by increasing fruit and vegetable consumption, physical activity habits and healthful behaviors. Over 16,268 children received nutrition and health education in English and Spanish through the program.
DeLayne Harmon is a UC Master Gardener of San Diego County and the current chair of their Tool Care Committee. “Keeping YOU the Sharpest Tool in Your Shed: Taking Care of You in the Garden” focuses on how we use our bodies and our tools in the garden to keep us gardening safely and happily for as long as we…
DeLayne Harmon is a UC Master Gardener of San Diego County and the current chair of their Tool Care Committee. “Keeping YOU the Sharpest Tool in Your Shed: Taking Care of You in the Garden” focuses on how we use our bodies and our tools in the garden to keep us gardening safely and happily for as long as we…
Why Should I Compost? It keeps organics from going to our landfills, thereby reducing the amount of methane gas created.It saves money by replacing purchased soil amendments.It improves soil structure (such as reducing soil compaction) by loosening clay soil and feeding the soil microbes.It increases…
Guidance for managing UC ANR branded social media accounts on specific platforms. Select your platform below.Facebook Best PracticesInstagram Best PracticesLinkedIn Best PracticesTikTok Best PracticesX Best PracticesYouTube Best Practices
Visit Sherwood Demonstration Garden Sherwood Demonstration Garden is open Fridays and Saturdays, weather permitting. Come and take a leisurely stroll through all 16 themed gardens. Docents are on-site to assist you with any questions regarding Sherwood Demonstration Garden or your personal garden. May…
Palm trees can have pests that need to be managed. Join UCCE Advisor Don Hodel (emeritus) to learn about preventing and managing common pests of palms and other landscape trees in this one hour webinar.Visit the Urban and Community Webinar website to learn more about this webinar series.
