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Even as we are experiencing pain, fear, anger and hopelessness in reaction to current events, we know the worst of times can bring out the best in people.

Big Dig Day, UC Agriculture and Natural Resources and UCCE's independent statewide giving day, is tomorrow! Join us at midnight and be the first to give - or visit us anytime tomorrow as we highlight the impact of our programs.

Dear UC ANR Community, Our nation has been shaken by the tragic death of yet another unarmed Black man, George Floyd. This brutal event, followed by protests by those who are grieving, has now led to a level of violence that has been shocking.

Gardening takes lots of work and planning. But, sometimes circumstances totally beyond your control, disrupt your plans. Last year harvest was good and afterward I put down my plans for 2020. But last winter 2019 I really began to feel the effects of my arthritic knee.

THE 2020 CDFA HEALTHY SOIL-INCENTIVE PROGRAM AND IMPERIAL COUNTY AWARDEES.

As summer quickly approaches and we find ourselves getting outside a bit more, remember to take care to protect yourself from mosquitoes.

Dear colleagues, On behalf of Senate Chair Bhavnani, please read the attached statement from the Academic Council and join the UC community in honoring George Floyd and other victims of police murder and brutality with a minute of silence and reflection at 11 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, June 4.

Dear Rabbit 4-H families, We were unable to attach this to the 4-H newsletter do to the size of the article. Please see the attached information on the terrible rabbit disease wiping out colonies of rabbits. If you have any additional questions, please contact your local Vet or 4-H office.

Dear 4-H Families, The 4-H June newsletter has many new updates on fairs, events and new articles! We just received approval to hold small 4-H meetings. We can only have a maximum of 8 youth and 2 adults until further notice. The UCCE Santa Cruz and 4-H office are still working remote.

"Honey bee venom treatment may become a new tool in the search for new ways to prevent infection with COVID-19," says Norman Gary, emeritus professor entomology at the University of California, Davis. He alerted UC Davis scientists to an article in sciencedirect.