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Wold-class deep tech facilities. Conceptual drawing of the floor plan with greenhouses, weland core labs, vertical farm, events, experiental kitchen, incubator and bio manufacture.

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UC ANR receives nearly $1 million to spur innovation, economic growth in Capital Region

April 3rd, 2025

By Hanif R Houston

UC ANR Innovate, the innovation arm of University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, has received a significant grant award through the California Jobs First initiative to establish The Plant, a facility designed to support agrifood innovation and sustainable agriculture in the Sacramento…

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Olive growers, enthusiasts invited to UC olive webinar April 4

March 14th, 2025

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Growers and others interested in growing table olives or olives for making olive oil are invited to a California Statewide Olive Seminar on Friday, April 4. The online seminar, a series of presentations from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., is sponsored by the University of California Cooperative Extension and UC…

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Two men stand at overlook above Sierra lake with peaks in the distance

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Key to prosperity for Eastern Sierra ‘island’ communities is coordination, UCCE advisor says

January 30th, 2025

By Michael Hsu

Devoting resources to economic development is challenging in remote Inyo/Mono counties. Aaron Wilcher, UCCE community and economic development advisor, helps forge partnerships.

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A UCCE advisor points out home hardening features on a house

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UC ANR Fire Network shares resources on reducing impacts of wildfire, smoke

January 16th, 2025

By Michael Hsu

With exceptionally dry conditions persisting in many parts of California, residents should double their efforts to prepare homes, families, businesses and communities for potential wildfire and smoke impacts, according to University of California fire experts.

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Flames and smoke line a hillside behind a street of houses.

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UC wildfire expert: Lack of rain ‘primary factor’ in L.A. fires

January 8th, 2025

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Jan. 8 statement about wildfires in Southern California by Max Moritz, University of California Cooperative Extension statewide wildfire specialist based in Santa Barbara Santa Ana winds can be expected at this time of year, but this episode seems unusually strong.

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