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ANR celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Each year, during Hispanic Heritage Month – from September 15 to October 15 – the country celebrates the culture and contributions of those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Latinos comprise 40 percent of California's population and a growing portion of ANR's clientele. The work and contributions of Latino ANR members help to customize ANR's outreach for the Latino community, from immigrants to native-born citizens.

“We greatly appreciate the insight and skills of ANR's Latino academics, educators and staff members,” said VP Glenda Humiston. “They enable us to better serve the diverse population of California.”

This year, News and Information Outreach in Spanish, or NOS, is highlighting the work of five Hispanic ANR members whose passion to work in their communities have contributed to better lives for their fellow residents.

“The Latino community is thriving, and growing politically and financially with the help of ANR,” said Ricardo Vela, NOS manager. 

NOS has produced videos showcasing the work of Myriam Acevedo, UCCE nutrition educator in Riverside County; Nelly Camacho, UCCE food educator in Alameda County; Carmen Gispert, UCCE area viticulture and pest management advisor based in Indio; Ramiro Lobo, UCCE small farms and agricultural economics advisor in San Diego County; and José Luis Aguiar, UCCE agricultural advisor for Riverside County based in Indio.

See their stories at http://espanol.ucanr.edu, Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ucnos, and Twitter @UCANRnos.

ANR launches new Food Blog May 3

A blog providing a steady stream of current information about the creation and consumption of food has been launched by the University of California at http://ucanr.org/food. The blog is also available in Spanish at http://ucanr.org/alimentos.

The Food Blog is produced by a team of more than three dozen professional writers who are employed in a wide range of departments and programs affiliated with the UC Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR). The writers are connected with UC Cooperative Extension, UC Davis, UC Riverside and UC Office of the President. The blog reports food-related information generated by UC programs spanning the state, where advisors and specialists conduct research and deliver results directly to people who produce food.  Information also comes from UC academics who study nutrition and educate the public about eating for better health.

Topics addressed in the blog include nutrition, gardening for food, food safety, obesity, pesticide-residue issues, local food, farmers markets, slow food, home food handling, organic food, food production, food policy and more.  It is all geared to the general public.

“Safe, affordable and nutritious food is a necessity for all Californians,” said Bob Sams, director of ANR Communications Services. “UC has long been dedicated to meeting that need. With more than 100 years of service to California, we have a treasure trove of food knowledge to share with the residents of the state.”

The Food Blog is updated three times weekly. All information is archived and fully searchable.  Readers may use the comment feature in the blog to post inquiries and provide input on food-related topics. In addition, “share” icons on each post make it easy for readers to share the information with friends in their social networks.

For more information or to become a regular contributor, e-mail jewarnert@ucdavis.edu.

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