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A Group photo of FACTS students and Kearney Ag REC researchers/staff

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UC REC Collaboration Increases Student Awareness of Agricultural STEM Research and Practice Opportunities

December 11, 2023

By Peter A Larbi, Jackie Atim

Social media summary Upon touring field research sites, listening to talks, and engaging in hands-on activities at the Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center, 100% of undergraduate students reported learning more about agricultural STEM research areas, which could steer them towards care...

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Nutrition Policy Institute study finds that students who received school meals during COVID-19 school closures had higher intake of fruits and vegetables

November 21, 2023

By Amanda M Linares

Nutrition Policy Institute rolled out an online evaluation tool, EATS, for local health departments to evaluate school-based CalFresh Healthy Living during pandemic-related school closures.

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Schematic design of the backstop prototype installed on a sprayer in an almond orchard.

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UC Digital Agriculture Program Cuts Airborne Pesticide Drift by 78% in Tree Crops

September 21, 2023

By Alireza Pourreza

UC Digital Agriculture Program's innovative spray backstop system reduces airborne pesticide drift by 78% in almond orchards a big step forward for improving air quality and working conditions in California's agricultural production areas.

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UCCE farm advisor Dr. Franz Niederholzer and UCCE specialist Dr. Peter Larbi pose behind an airblast sprayer in Arbuckle, CA

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UC ANR Collaboration with Almond Industry Increases Environmental Sustainability of Agriculture through Professional Development Training for Crop Protection Workforce in Northern and Central California

August 31, 2023

By Franz J Niederholzer, Peter A Larbi

UC ANR supports California's almond crop protection workforce through Airblast Sprayer Calibration Trainings to maintain or improve their technical knowledge.

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Dr. Larbi addressing a participant's question

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UC ANR Program Developing a Qualified Crop Protection Workforce for California through Sprayer Calibration Education

August 11, 2023

By Peter A Larbi

UC ANR supports California's crop protection workforce to become more qualified through hands-on Airblast Sprayer Calibration Training. 100% of participants reported learning professional skills that also can improve the sustainability and profitability of California ag.

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