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Professor and community ecologist Louie Yang of the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology and chair of the Entomology Graduate Program, is one of 33 recipients of the 2023 UC Davis Graduate Program Advising and Mentoring Awards.

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Women with Hat Sitting Under Tree by nick.amoscato is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Among the Trees

August 29, 2023

As I busily go about on my daily round of errands during these late summer daysthe heat radiating with every step-- I become ever more grateful for the life-affirming trees among us and all that they provide.

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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Nutrition Policy Institute and University of California endorse the Food for Thought Act to help end food insecurity at community colleges

August 28, 2023

By Danielle Lee, Christina E Hecht

Nearly 40% of community college students experience food insecurity and may skip meals because they can't afford to eat.

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Kern UCCE/DWR Weekly Crop Water Use Report 08-28-2023

August 28, 2023

Please see below link to access "How To Use Weekly Crop Water Use (ET) Reports to Assist Farm Water Management" How to Use Weekly Crop Water Use Report Please see below link to access "Weekly ET Report 08-28-2023" ET Report 08-28-2023 Please see disclaimer link below: University of California Divisi...

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For the Bohart Museum open house on praying mantises, Kevin Murakoshi of Davis crafted these intricate origami praying mantises. With him is UC Davis distinguished professor Lynn Kimsey, director of the Bohart Museum. Murakoshi, a UC Davis alumnus and former UC Davis employee (computer research specialist), is the principal solutions architect at Amazon Web Services. (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

Bug Squad: Article

Magical Mantis Moments

August 28, 2023

By Kathy Keatley Garvey

It was a "Magical Mantis Kind of Day" when the Bohart Museum of Entomology hosted an open house last Sunday afternoon, Aug. 27, on praying mantises.

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Master Gardener Richard Gillespie on his 'Lavender Fresh Farm' in western Fresno. (Photo: Sarah del Pozo)

Lavender is an ideal garden plant in Fresno County

August 28, 2023

UC Master Gardener Richard Gillispie has two words of advice for Fresno County gardeners: plant lavender. That's what he did in a big way when the COVID-19 pandemic thwarted plans to travel in his brand new fifth-wheel RV during retirement.

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Thriving Forward: Article

Factors that shape volunteer engagement in youth service opportunities in the western region of the U.S.

August 28, 2023

By Matthew R Rodriguez

Volunteerism is a public health issue. Research has shown that volunteering for youth programs can increase attainment of skills (Grant, 2020). Further, volunteering can improve well-being and connection with others (Worker, 2020).

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Graphic image depicting horizontal and vertical fire paths.

Weeds & Wildfires

August 28, 2023

By Lauren Fordyce

Wildfires are part of California's ecosystems, and they do not have to lead to the destruction of structures and livelihoods. Each of us can contribute to improving wildfire resilience, from individual homeowners and businesses to entire communities.

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