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Marisa Coyne
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Names in the News

April 30, 2019
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Coyne named Master Gardener volunteer engagement coordinator Marisa Coyne is now the academic coordinator - volunteer engagement for UC Master Gardener Program as of April 8.
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Alejandro Del Pozo-Valdivia, UC IPM advisor, was featured in the Entomological Society of America's “Standout ECPs” series, which highlights outstanding early career professionals who are doing great work in the profession.
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ANR in the news April 1-18

April 30, 2019
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
How One Entomologist Found His Calling as an IPM Facilitator (Entomology Today) Lina Bernaola, April 18 Alejandro Del Pozo-Valdivia, Ph.D., is currently an IPM entomology advisor at the University of California Cooperative Extension.
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Cows in a field. Photo credit: Stijn Te Strake on Unsplash
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California's Climate Smart Agriculture Programs

April 26, 2019
Hi again! In my first blog post I introduced myself and shared some information about climate smart agriculture. Today, I'd like to share more about what is being done in California and how that relates to the implementation of practices on the ground.
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UC Cooperative Extension ramps up its climate change response

April 23, 2019
Reposted from UCANR News While scientific reports continue to mount confirming that global climate change is increasing temperatures, causing more frequent weather extremes and raising the sea level in California, UC Cooperative Extension is working to ensure the worst predictions are avoided and Ca...
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Learning About Nitrogen Management

April 17, 2019
Nitrates are water soluble and do not adhere to soil, so they may leach during irrigation. California growers can download a new series of publications summarizing efficient nitrogen management practices from UC Agriculture and Natural Resources.
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Bloomless N tazetta - Chinese sacred lily
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A Tale of Three Narcissus

March 25, 2019
Narcissus are problematic in my Suisun City garden. Some naturalize well but others fizzle after a first season of bloom, producing only leaves until I find the time and energy to dig them out.
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New CalNat Academic Coordinator Sarah-Mae Nelson.
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Introducing Sarah-Mae Nelson, our newest CalNat team member!

March 20, 2019
The California Naturalist Program gives a warm welcome to Sarah-Mae Nelson, our newest CalNat team member! Sarah-Mae recently joined the UC Agriculture & Natural Resources California Naturalist statewide program as the Academic Coordinator focusing on our new Climate Stewards Initiative.
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