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From left, UCCE small-farm team members Jesus Ontiveros Barajas, Marianna Castiaux and Jacob Roberson distributed COVID-19 safety kits to small-scale farmers in Fresno County. Photo by Carmen Mendoza
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New research identifies UCCE disaster management needs

October 30th, 2020
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Californians have been dealing with wildfires, the pandemic, power shutdowns, excessive heat and drought, sometimes all at the same time. In every county, UC Cooperative Extension is there to assist community members.
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Water institute calls for research proposals

September 10th, 2020
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
The California Institute for Water Resources invites submission of proposals to be considered for funding that will begin March 1, 2021. This year, proposals are requested in the Junior Investigator category only. Funding is for up to two years.
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Water and Covid-19

August 19th, 2020
By Ben A Faber
The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, is presenting challenges across many facets of our lives, and water is no exception. While research related to water and COVID-19 is still emerging, there are some key areas, including safety, access, and infrastructure, where more information is available.
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Energy emergency, President Drake, Town Hall reminder

August 17th, 2020
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Energy emergency On August 16, Governor Newsom signed an emergency proclamation designed to free up energy capacity and reduce the need for temporary energy service disruptions amid the record-breaking heat wave.
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Maggie Reiter, in blue hat, examines naturalized area of a golf course Photo by James Hempfling
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Golf courses go wild

May 13th, 2020
When we think about golf courses, we tend to picture miles of well-watered, uniformly clipped, and perfectly manicured grass, not drought-tolerant native grass, wildlife habitat and ecological restoration.
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UC Online

March 19th, 2020
CORONAVIRUS CONCERNS ...0 Comments UC Agriculture and Natural Resources is available to assist Californians across the state during the new coronavirus crisis.
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