• Nationally known biochemist Paul W. Ludden named dean of UC Berkeley's College of Natural Resources
• Farm bill boosts federal funding for ag research
• California 4-H Youth Development Program adopts a newly defined mission
• Interview: 4-H Statewide Director Carole MacNeil talks about the mission and what it means for the California 4-H Youth Development Program
• Fund-raising assistance available to county staffs
• ANR retirees meet in Palm Springs
• Division adopts new procedures for employee, volunteer background investigations
• Workgroup discusses food safety research and education opportunities
• Food safety brochure is available

Also in this issue:

• ANR Analytical Laboratory and Specialty Crops Research Program issue requests for proposals
• Sea Grant Extension Program hosts workshops on how to do needs assessment
• Western Regional Teaching Symposium to be held at UC Davis
• Job opportunity: Nutrition, Family and Consumer Science Advisor for Kings County