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Orange poppies against a blue sky. UC ANR Giving Day May 15-16 noon to noon.
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Join UC ANR Giving Day May 15-16

April 29, 2025
 UC ANR Giving Day is back – and you’re invited to be part of an impactful 24-hour online campaign dedicated to building a better future for California through science, education and community outreach.From noon on Thursday, May 15, to noon on Friday, May 16, supporters from every corner of…
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UC ANR leaders visit Orange County

April 28, 2025
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
 UC ANR Leadership continues to visit employees at county Cooperative Extension offices and Research and Extension Centers to learn about currents research and extension projects. Recently Brent Hales, associate vice president for research and Cooperative Extension; Daniel Obrist, vice provost; and…
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From left, Stephen Vasquez, George Leavitt, Fred Jensen and Larry Bettiga
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In memoriam: George M. Leavitt, Jr.

April 28, 2025
By Stephen Vasquez, Larry J Bettiga
George M. Leavitt, Jr., UC Cooperative Extension viticulture advisor emeritus for Madera County, passed away in Paso Robles on April 21, 2025.
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