ANR Employees

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.

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.

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

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…

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

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

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

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…

UC ANR hosted Statewide Pistachio Day on Jan. 21.

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…

 Representatives of 17 countries shared information about delta systems in Southeast Asia, South America, North America, the Middle East and EuropeFrom Oct. 27-30, 2025, global water scholars, community leaders and policy experts convened in Can Tho, Vietnam, for the 12th Rosenberg International…

Dear colleagues,Many in our community are navigating a time of uncertainty and worry, and we write to make you aware of some of the protections in place for you as a University of California employee so you feel informed and supported.UC is providing notices (attached) advising employees of certain workplace…

UC ANR Native American Advisory Council meets in Davis The UC ANR Native American Advisory Council met in person for the first time Jan. 27-28 at the ANR building in Davis. The council held its first virtual meetings last year. Council members include A-dae Briones, Shasta Gaughen, Holly Hensher,…

 Warburton joins UCCE Capitol Corridor as area directorKaren Warburton is the new UC Cooperative Extension area director for the Capitol Corridor, which includes Sacramento, Solano and Yolo counties. She brings more than two decades of experience spanning both higher education leadership and county…

The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) invites applications for the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Sustainable Agricultural Systems (SAS) program for fiscal year (FY) 2026. The long-term purpose of this call is to help transform the U.S. food and agricultural system to…

Vice President Glenda Humiston joined California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross in Mexico City to launch the first Binational Agricultural Working Group.

EcoFarm brought together farmers, researchers, and community leaders to explore sustainable agriculture and equity in the food system.

Intermountain Research and Extension Center is soliciting proposals from researchers for new and continuing research projects in 2026-27.