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Miller award supports careers in Cooperative Extension

July 24, 2024
Four students plan to share their knowledge Four students connected to the UC Davis Department of Plant Science have received grants from the Milton D. and Mary M. Miller Plant Science Award, which supports learners interested in careers with Cooperative Extension.
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RREA call for proposals extended to Aug. 16

July 23, 2024
The UC ANR Renewable Resources Extension Act Statewide Program is soliciting proposals for projects that will develop and/or support new or existing UC Cooperative Extension projects and/or activities addressing the educational and extension needs in the management of California's valuable renewable...
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In memoriam: Don Luvisi

July 22, 2024
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Donald A. Luvisi, UC Cooperative Extension viticulture advisor emeritus of Kern County, passed away in Bakersfield on July 10 at the age of 87. Luvisi served as the viticulture farm advisor for Kern County from 1960 until his retirement 39 years later in 1999.
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