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Marvin J. Snyder
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In memoriam: Marvin Snyder

September 20th, 2024
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Marvin John Snyder, UC Cooperative Extension vegetable advisor emeritus, passed away on Sept. 6, 2024, at Merrill Gardens in Santa Maria. He was 96. The North Dakota native earned a bachelor's degree in agriculture from Iowa State University. Immediately following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S.
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A man in a cowboy hat hands Oli a plaque. Marti stands beside Oli.
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Celebration Corner

August 30th, 2024
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Wang, Bachie, Snell, Rethwisch receive National County Agents Association recognition The National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) held its 2024 annual meeting/ professional improvement conference in July in Dallas, Texas.
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Jasmin Smith
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Names in the News

August 30th, 2024
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Smith aims to improve community health, nutrition in Central Valley Jasmin Smith joined UC ANR on Aug. 1 as the community nutrition and health advisor for San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Merced counties.
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