Rangeland Monitoring

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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

NPI paper highlights the value of a school self-assessment questionnaire for studies aiming to measure change in school nutrition and physical activity environments

May 27, 2026
A new Nutrition Policy Institute research brief summarizes a 2026 study: “Measuring change in school-based practices that promote children’s healthy eating and active living: A psychometric study.” This study evaluated the ability of the previously validated School Site-Level Assessment Questionnaire, or…
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Opening the Door to Gardening in Small Spaces with Hydroponics

April 6, 2026
By Kristian M Salgado-Jacobo
What if fresh vegetables could be grown without soil and in spaces as small as an apartment balcony? That question inspired the UC Master Gardener Program of Orange County's innovative hydroponics project, which earned first place in the 2026 Search for Excellence competition. UC Master Gardener volunteers…
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About the Water Equity Blog

February 11, 2026
By Esther N Lofton
 Advancing Water Equity Across CaliforniaWater systems are both technical and social infrastructures. Across California, disparities in access, affordability, infrastructure reliability, water quality, and exposure to environmental risk continue to affect communities differently. Addressing these…
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Luffa

Garden Help > Vegetables Luffa, also known as loofah, is a member of the cucurbit family (Curcurbitaceae), along with cucumber, melons, and squash. There are two main species: smooth luffa (Luffa aegyptiaca) and angled luffa with ridges running lengthwise (Luffa acutangula). They are fast…
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Rangeland

-Ranchers' Perspectives and Management Strategies for Drought, including links of interest regarding drought, key drought publications, and UC Sierra Foothill Research & Extension Center Drought Workshop Materials Rangeland Watershed Laboratory-managing for Drought...
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Forage Production Reports

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