UC ANR Strategic Initiatives

Making a Difference in California

Helping unify, communicate and advocate for the work we do.

Our Strategic initiatives (SIs) bring the power of science to deliver practical solutions in California

Drawing on members from:

And working with hundreds of collaborators from the private and public sectors.

The SIs have some funds for cross-cutting activities. Here are the criteria to help guide what is supported.

Examples to date include workshops, think-tanks and clinics to build our Fire, Video, and Food System presence and strategies.

"Solutions for you"

Learn from colleagues

Sharing technical solutions

Sharing best practices

Build your skills

UC ANR: Making a difference in California.

"News you can use"

Stories will typically include educational content and will give names/faces to particular topics within ANR (For UC ANR personnel)

UC ANR Contracts & Grants

Small grants for urgent time-sensitive needs

Explore our 5 initiatives using the links below.

New California Naturalist Program Partners in Southern California

The California Naturalist program is expanding! As we continue to grow, we seek meaningful and intentional partnerships with divers organizations...
UC Master Gardener Conference Update

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Reliable home food preservation videos now available on new website

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4-H Youth Take the Lead on Virtual 4-H Club Elections

In response to current shelter-in-place restrictions, two 4-H members created a virtual voting platform that can be replicated and customized to fit...