Linda Forbes has been appointed interim director of Publishing, assuming many of the responsibilities held by Jim Downing, who is leaving UC ANR for a new job in Oakland. His last day is March 4. These duties are in addition to Linda's role as Strategic Communications director. 

Until we hire a new director of Publishing, below are people who may be contacted for publishing needs:

• California Agriculture journal: Debbie Thompson dthompson@ucanr.edu
• UC ANR Publications submissions and peer-review process: Debbie Thompson and Masie Comtois mvcomtois@ucanr.edu
• UC ANR Publications production status: Debbie Thompson
• Graphic design requests: Sandi Osterman sjosterman@ucanr.edu
• Photography requests and image libraries: Evett Kilmartin emkilmartin@ucanr.edu
• Communication Advisory Board: Linda Forbes lforbes@ucanr.edu, Dustin Blakey dwblakey@ucanr.edu
• California Agricultural Resources Archive: Linda Forbes
• Video editing support: Linda Forbes and student video editor Ashley Cooper ashcooper@ucanr.edu

Please note that some processes may be delayed during this transition.

We thank Jim for his many contributions during the seven years he has served UC ANR and wish him well in the next phase of his career.

Wendy Powers
Associate Vice President