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UC Delivers is a collection of examples showing how UC ANR is making a difference in California's communities.

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UC ANR contributes to workforce competency by training the next generation of vegetable producers

June 1, 2020

By Jeffrey P Mitchell

Projections for near-future retirements of people working in California's agricultural production, marketing and post-harvest handling sectors indicate severe re-staffing needs in the coming years.

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a sign posted at a farmers market that says We Gladly Accept EBT/CalFresh

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CalFresh Healthy Living, UC supports safe, healthy food access during the COVID-19 pandemic

April 21, 2020

By Shannon Klisch, Katherine E Soule

As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds and shelter at home orders impact every aspect of our daily life from school closures to increased unemployment, uncertain access to food is increasing for many Californians.

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Surendra Dara's IPM outreach within and outside the United States

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New Integrated Pest Management (IPM) model improves farm profitability

January 13, 2020

Integrated pest management (IPM) is a concept of pest management in an ecologically sustainable manner.

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Photo of sign welcoming CalFresh customers

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UCCE promotes CalFresh to increase access to healthy, local food

January 10, 2020

By Shannon Klisch, Katherine E Soule

Lack of access to fruits and vegetables has been cited as a contributing factor to the obesity epidemic, particularly in low-income communities. Farmers' markets have the potential for increasing equitable access to local fruits and vegetables.

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Children learn to be thankful by making gratitude cards during a 4-H Mindfulness class in an after-school program.

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UC 4-H increases youth mindfulness to improve wellness

January 6, 2020

By Marcel Horowitz

The social-emotional health of American youth is of growing concern. The Centers for Disease Control reports that anxiety and depression are on the rise in American children ages 3-17, with an estimated 7.1% and 3.2% of children currently being clinically diagnosed, respectively.

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