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Legislators learn about Steam Weeder and CropManage at UC Innovation Day

May 31st, 2024

On May 8, the University of California hosted an emerging science and technology innovation day at the UC Center in Sacramento. The UC inventions showcased at the event were examples of how academic research translates into real-world applications that benefit Californians and the world.

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ANR celebrates Pride in June

May 30th, 2024

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month is celebrated annually in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots and efforts to achieve equal justice and equal opportunity for LGBTQ people.

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Backs of people wearing UC ANR hats backwards with a rainbow on the left side.

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UC ANR increases participation in Giving Day, attracts new donors

May 30th, 2024

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

As of noon on May 17, at the conclusion of UC ANR Giving Day 2024, generous donors and sponsors gave $57,640 to UC Cooperative Extension and the statewide programs, institutes and research centers that make up UC ANR.

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Dozens of people sit at conference room tables. PowerPoint screen reads: "Turn the Table" Discussion. Ask your BP Team questions. Jepardy topics: Procurement, T&E, C&G, Fiscal Close. Choose 2-3 topics, discuss a pain point, effciency and kudo.

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CDs test their business knowledge with BOC Jeopardy!

May 29th, 2024

The Business Operations Center (BOC) team gathered with county directors (CDs) from Cooperative Extension offices statewide on May 22 in the 2nd Street building in Davis.

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Ryan, wearing a red jacket and yellow hard hat that reads, "Cal Foresters" around a C with an evergreen tree in the middle, poses beside his black labrador, whose pink tongue is hanging out.

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In memoriam: Ryan Tompkins

May 29th, 2024

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Ryan Tompkins, UC Cooperative Extension forestry and natural resources advisor for Plumas, Sierra and Lassen counties, passed away on May 6 while receiving treatment for cancer. He was 49.

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