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Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI)

March 15, 2026

By Kendra T Rose

USDA NIFA has announced the FY 2026 Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) funding opportunity. This program supports projects that address key challenges in U.S. organic agriculture through the combined efforts of research, education, and extension/outreach.The OREI program has three…

CAL FIRE Forest Health Program Grant Opportunity

March 12, 2026

By Kendra T Rose

CAL FIRE is now accepting applications for the Forest Health Program Grants for Fiscal Year 25–26. This program supports landscape-scale forest management projects designed to improve forest resilience, reduce wildfire risk, and enhance long-term climate and watershed benefits across California’s…

Jaki Hsieh Wojan named Chief Information Officer

March 10, 2026

By Kathy Eftekhari

Dear Colleagues,I am pleased to announce that Jaki Hsieh Wojan accepted the position of Chief Information Officer for UC Agriculture and Natural Resources, effective March 1, 2026.Jaki joined UC ANR as Chief Information Security Officer in 2022 and was appointed Deputy CIO in 2024 and then Interim CIO…

Lamar named Director of Contracts and Grants

March 6, 2026

By Jennifer Bunge

Kimberly Lamar has accepted the position of Director of Contracts and Grants for UC Agriculture and Natural Resources, effective April 1, 2026.

UC sponsors SB 895 to place a $23 billion bond to fund scientific research in California on the November ballot

March 5, 2026

By Nestor Lopez

Colleagues, If you are interested in participating and engaging with legislators on SB 895, please complete UC ANR Government Relation’s SB 895 Advocacy Interest Survey linked here to be contacted by the Government Relations team for advocacy resources, questions and instructions. See UCOP's news…

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CARET meets in Washington, D.C. to highlight UC ANR impacts

February 28, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Vice President Glenda Humiston, Interim Associate Vice President for Research and Cooperative Extension Darren Haver and a delegation of UC ANR members and supporters traveled to Washington, D.C. for the annual CARET and Association of Public & Land-Grant Universities’ Board on Agriculture Assembly…

Celebration Corner

February 28, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Spotted-Wing Drosophila Team won a PBESA award, David E. Block will receive the American Society for Enology and Viticulture Merit Award for 2026., and Justin Valliere has been named to the board of directors for the nonprofit Calflora Wild Plant Database.

February 19 Town Hall Follow-up

February 27, 2026

By Linda Forbes

All digital content published on UC ANR platforms after March 15 must be compliant with WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines. That means new content should be compliant from March 15 onward; older content should be remediated or archived over time with the most trafficked content being the highest priority to be…

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UCCE Ventura hosts growers, public for workshop on climate impacts on agriculture

February 27, 2026

By Caroline D Champlin

UC Cooperative Extension of Ventura County hosted a recent workshop examining the intersection of climate change and agriculture which attracted dozens of growers and other engaged member of the public.

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UC ANR shares innovative ideas at World Ag Expo

February 27, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

UC ANR was well-represented at the World Ag Expo held in Tulare on Feb. 9–11. UC ANR Innovate, Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center and Lindcove REC hosted booths and numerous UC ANR scientists delivered seminars.

L&D - Trauma informed, YouTube lessons, ANR Giving day, Cultural intelligence, Giving & receiving feedback, Accessibility, Conflict competence

February 27, 2026

By Jodi L Azulai

This month’s learning opportunities highlight a range of ways to strengthen your work — from Extension methods and inclusive practices to fundraising strategy, conflict competence, giving and receiving feedback, and personal productivity.

Names in the News

February 27, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Announcement of eight new hires: Ariel Rivers, Ahmed Ayoub, Sara Ohadi, Socorro de Figueiredo, Jennie Lane, Mohammad Maharlooei, Darlene Ruiz and Janine Woods.

VP releases 2026 Call for UCCE Positions

February 26, 2026

By Glenda L Humiston

Dear Colleagues,I am pleased to formally release the 2026 Call for UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Advisor and Specialist Positions. We continue to prioritize growing our academic footprint to provide the expertise needed to improve the lives of all Californians and address emerging and future needs. I…

UC ANR begins improving digital accessibility to meet April deadline

February 26, 2026

By Linda Forbes

Work is underway across UC ANR to address ADA Title II compliance requirements by April 2026.

Kintigh retires from 27 years of marketing UC ANR

February 26, 2026

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Cynthia Kintigh, marketing director, will retire on March 4, 2026, after 27 years of advancing UC ANR’s mission.

2026 Call for UCCE Positions to be released soon

February 12, 2026

By Darren L Haver

We will formally launch the 2026 UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Position Call later this month.We know many of you have heard about the upcoming position call during various meetings. We want to make sure everyone knows this exciting news, and we encourage conversations about position priorities to get…

Rob Wilson named Interim Executive Director for Research and Extension Center System

February 11, 2026

By Glenda L Humiston

Rob Wilson has agreed to serve as the UC ANR interim executive director for the Research and Extension Center (REC) System.

Supporting the UC ANR community

February 9, 2026

By Glenda L Humiston

Dear Colleagues,The start of this year has brought with it an undeniable weight. With the continued increase of distressing events and the high level of stress permeating our broader society, I know many of you may be feeling the strain. In this month of February, I want to pause and…

Over 500 attend Statewide Pistachio Day 2026

February 6, 2026

By Elizabeth J Fichtner

UC ANR hosted Statewide Pistachio Day on Jan. 21.

Multicampus Research Programs and Initiatives and Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizers in Practice

February 5, 2026

By Kendra T Rose

2027 Multicampus Research Programs and Initiatives (MRPI) Pilot AwardsThe University of California has announced the 2027 Multicampus Research Programs and Initiatives (MRPI) Pilot Awards, a funding opportunity designed to launch new, high-impact multicampus research collaborations. MRPI Pilot Awards are…

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