Healthy Families and Communities Strategic Initiative Conference - 2016
UC Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR)
Healthy Families and Communities Strategic Initiative Conference
September 26-29, 2016
UC ANR Building, 2801 Second Street, Davis, CA 95618
Attendees celebrated the HFC Strategic Initiative and considered how our new strategic plan can guide our research and extension efforts as we continue to address pressing issues confronting youth, families and communities.
The HFC SI Conference provided an opportunity for colleagues to learn about the projects, programs and research efforts happening throughout the Division to improve the lives of Californians throughout the HFC Strategic Initiative. The conference offered:
- Tours of urban agriculture facilities/organizations
- Facilitated, thought-provoking discussion on the nexus of families, community, food systems and health
- Feedback and guidance on a draft of the updated HFC Strategic Plan with small group discussions meant to stimulate rich discussion on the blueprint for the next 5 years
- Program Teams and Workgroups will have the option to meet before and after the conference
Who Attended: ANR affiliated Academics which include Advisors, Specialists, AES Faculty, Program Directors and Academic Coordinators and programmatic staff. Programmatic Staff: please be sure to obtain approval from your supervisor and statewide program director.
Contacts
Program Planning Committee: HFC SI panel members
Logistics: UC ANR Program Support, Sherry Cooper, 530-750-1256.
Updated HFC SI Plan
Read the updated HFC Strategic Initiative Plan before the conference. Print it and bring it with you as a reference.