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John Karlik, UC Cooperative Extension advisor in Kern County for environmental horticulture and environmental science, will retire July 1. Karlik began his work in Kern County in 1984 with an emphasis on the commercial rose plant industry and local horticulture outreach.

During nearly 20 years at UC Agriculture and Natural Resources, Lori Renstrom has embodied the spirit of the organization: a dedication to service and a roll-up-your-sleeves, whatever-it-takes ethic.

June is Pride Month, when we celebrate and recognize the contributions and struggles of the LGBTQ+ community. At UC ANR, the LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group organized two educational events. Nate Looney, a transgender man and CEO and owner of Westside Urban Gardens, was a guest speaker on June 17.

Working to solve California water challenges, Doug Parker coordinates water-related research, extension and education efforts across the University of California system, other academic institutions and government agencies.