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Apply for a UCANR Qualtrics account

July 25, 2025
By Marisa A Coyne
What is Qualtrics? Qualtrics is web-based software that allows users to create surveys and generate reports.  Why use Qualtrics? Qualtrics enables you to design and distribute high-quality surveys and forms. Results can be viewed in reports and can be downloaded. A Qualtrics account is…
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Transferring Volunteers

July 25, 2025
By Katherine Uhde
To support a smooth and consistent volunteer transfer process, the statewide office has created two helpful letter templates in response to requests from local Program Coordinators. These templates are designed to make transferring volunteers between UC Master Gardener Programs easier for everyone involved…
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News from the UC Statewide IPM Program: Is UC Changing IPM to SPM?

April 28, 2025
By Karey Windbiel-Rojas
Most UC Master Gardeners are familiar with the term Integrated Pest Management, or IPM, but some may have recently learned about SPM, which stands for Sustainable Pest Management. How are these two terms similar and different, and how does this affect how we talk about IPM within UC ANR?How do IPM and SPM…
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News From UC IPM

January 23, 2025
By Barbra Braaten
Changes to Availability of Neonicotinoid Pesticides Starting January 1, 2025, outdoor use of neonicotinoid pesticides in California will no longer be allowed by those without a pesticide applicator license.
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Statewide Office Re-Org Update

October 28, 2024
By Missy Gable
What a difference a year makes! Introducing our expanded and talented team of nine (soon to be ten) statewide personnel was incredibly fulfilling at our 2024 Annual Coordinator meeting.
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