Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources
University of California
Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources

UC Cooperative Extension | Agricultural Experiment Station

Silver medalist Maddalena reflects on her path from 4-H to Olympics

A 4-H program sparked Sagen Maddalena’s interest in shooting sports, which led to her silver medal-winning performance at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Photo by Kulani Lakanaria

4-H lessons in discipline, respect, being prepared formed foundation for success in sports, career

Just weeks after winning a silver medal in shooting at the summer Olympics in Paris, France, U.S....

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In September of 2008, UCCE in Santa Cruz County discovered a new vinegar fly pest infesting caneberries and strawberries, which was later described by the California Department of Food and Agriculture as Drosophila suzukii, and given the common name spotted wing drosophila. In 2009, spotted wing drosophila spread to cherries, blueberries, caneberries and strawberries in California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia and Florida.

Read about: Creating a management system for spotted wing drosophila in caneberries and strawberries | View Other Stories

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