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This blog shares news, information and resources relevant to UC ANR academics and staff across the state.

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UC ANR leaders visit Orange County

April 28, 2025
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
 UC ANR Leadership continues to visit employees at county Cooperative Extension offices and Research and Extension Centers to learn about currents research and extension projects. Recently Brent Hales, associate vice president for research and Cooperative Extension; Daniel Obrist, vice provost; and…
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From left, Stephen Vasquez, George Leavitt, Fred Jensen and Larry Bettiga
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In memoriam: George M. Leavitt, Jr.

April 28, 2025
By Stephen Vasquez, Larry J Bettiga
George M. Leavitt, Jr., UC Cooperative Extension viticulture advisor emeritus for Madera County, passed away in Paso Robles on April 21, 2025.
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IWP team adjusts to meet needs of web editors, offers resources

April 25, 2025
By Michael Hsu
IWP resources and issuesSince the launch of Integrated Web Project on March 24, the team has been addressing critical bugs – many of which were expected for a project of this magnitude and complexity (see Known Issues). Please read this roundup of key resources and current issues.IWP Training…
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Anita sampling wine from barrel
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UC Davis invites UC ANR to Remembrance Ceremony May 19

April 25, 2025
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
 UC ANR employees are invited to join UC Davis on Monday, May 19, as the campus honors its community members who have passed away over the last year. Among the people who will be remembered is Anita Oberholster, a wine chemist and professor of Cooperative Extension in the Department of Viticulture…
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