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This blog shares news, information and resources relevant to UC ANR academics and staff across the state.

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The California Organic Institute will accelerate the development and adoption of effective tools and practices for organic farmers and those transitioning to organic farming. Organic strawberries photo by Mark Bolda.
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Clif Bar invests in UC’s first organic research institute

January 27, 2020
The University of California system's first-ever institute for organic research and education will be established in UC ANR with a $500,000 endowment gift from Clif Bar & Company and $500,000 in matching funds from UC President Janet Napolitano.
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Anita Martinez
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Names in the News

January 27, 2020
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Martinez joins 4-H in Imperial County Anita Martinez has joined UCCE as a new 4-H program representative overseeing the 4-H Youth Development Program in Imperial County.
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From left, Cher Watte, Corinne Martinez and Celeste Cantu recently joined the PAC. Lucas Frerichs, not pictured, is also a new member.
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PAC welcomes 4 new members, discusses future role

January 24, 2020
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Expanding ANR's academic footprint, leveraging citizen science and applying research to policy were on the agenda for the UC President's Advisory Commission on Agriculture and Natural Resources when they met Dec. 18 in Oakland at UC Office of the President.
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