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UC Agriculture & Natural Resources studies food, pests, #environment, #wildfire, youth development & #nutrition for California.
Environmental leaders & fire practitioners applaud CA’s new push to expand beneficial fire. @governor.ca.gov's Executive Order refines policy & strengthens agency support. “Impactful tweaks... elevate and prioritize beneficial fire,” - #UCANR's
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Environmental leaders, fire practitioners applaud California’s efforts to expand beneficial fire this Fall | Governor of California
www.gov.ca.gov
November 10, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Environmental leaders & fire practitioners applaud CA’s new push to expand beneficial fire. @governor.ca.gov's Executive Order refines policy & strengthens agency support. “Impactful tweaks... elevate and prioritize beneficial fire,” - #UCANR's
@lenyaqd.bsky.social
www.gov.ca.gov/2025/11/06/e...
@lenyaqd.bsky.social
www.gov.ca.gov/2025/11/06/e...
Hundreds of #Salmonella strains exist, but only about 30 can be lethal to humans. #UCCE specialist Maurice Pitesky says knowing the serotype is key to real food-safety insight. @latimes.com @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social
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Poultry industry pushes back after report shows salmonella is widespread in grocery store chicken
A new report shows that salmonella is widespread in packaged ground turkey and chicken. The report is based on USDA inspection reports.
www.latimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Hundreds of #Salmonella strains exist, but only about 30 can be lethal to humans. #UCCE specialist Maurice Pitesky says knowing the serotype is key to real food-safety insight. @latimes.com @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social
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Federal support helps #UCANR drive innovation, collaboration, & impact across #CA & beyond through capacity & competitive grants. Here are just a few ways our academics are making a difference in communities statewide.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Federal support helps #UCANR drive innovation, collaboration, & impact across #CA & beyond through capacity & competitive grants. Here are just a few ways our academics are making a difference in communities statewide.
ucanr.edu/site/about-u... #UCANRGrowsScience #SpeakUp4Science
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TODAY 7pm Join #UCANR climate scientist Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social for a Distinctive Voices talk on “Hydroclimate Whiplash” & droughts, floods & wildfires
Join #UCANR climate scientist Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social on Nov 5, (7–8 PM) at the Arnold & Mabel Beckman Center in Irvine, CA for a Distinctive Voices talk on “Hydroclimate Whiplash” & the rising extremes of droughts, floods & wildfires. #CAwx
bit.ly/3JgHALi
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Distinctive Voices — Climate change through the lens of increasing hydroclimate whiplash – NAS
The past decade has brought episodes of exceptional and even historically unprecedented warmth, both in California and around the world. But perhaps even more disruptive than rising global average tem...
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November 5, 2025 at 4:52 PM
TODAY 7pm Join #UCANR climate scientist Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social for a Distinctive Voices talk on “Hydroclimate Whiplash” & droughts, floods & wildfires
Join #UCANR climate scientist Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social on Nov 5, (7–8 PM) at the Arnold & Mabel Beckman Center in Irvine, CA for a Distinctive Voices talk on “Hydroclimate Whiplash” & the rising extremes of droughts, floods & wildfires. #CAwx
bit.ly/3JgHALi
bit.ly/3JgHALi
Distinctive Voices — Climate change through the lens of increasing hydroclimate whiplash – NAS
The past decade has brought episodes of exceptional and even historically unprecedented warmth, both in California and around the world. But perhaps even more disruptive than rising global average tem...
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November 5, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Join #UCANR climate scientist Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social on Nov 5, (7–8 PM) at the Arnold & Mabel Beckman Center in Irvine, CA for a Distinctive Voices talk on “Hydroclimate Whiplash” & the rising extremes of droughts, floods & wildfires. #CAwx
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bit.ly/3JgHALi
#Coyotes are thriving in #LosAngeles — even in the heart of the city. UC researchers found that human factors, such as pollution, wealth & population density, shape where coyotes roam — not just in parks or green spaces.
Check out @calagucanr.bsky.social
#UrbanWildlife
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Check out @calagucanr.bsky.social
#UrbanWildlife
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What influences movement of coyotes through Los Angeles? | Published in California Agriculture
By Pamela S. Kan-Rice, Mathew Burciaga. UC scientists report that wealth, pollution and population density affect how coyotes move and adapt to urban areas.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:21 PM
#Coyotes are thriving in #LosAngeles — even in the heart of the city. UC researchers found that human factors, such as pollution, wealth & population density, shape where coyotes roam — not just in parks or green spaces.
Check out @calagucanr.bsky.social
#UrbanWildlife
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Check out @calagucanr.bsky.social
#UrbanWildlife
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It turns out that rocks might help fight climate change.
UC Cooperative Extension scientists are studying enhanced rock weathering — adding pulverized rock dust to farm fields — to see how much CO₂ it can pull from the air while enriching soils.
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UC Cooperative Extension scientists are studying enhanced rock weathering — adding pulverized rock dust to farm fields — to see how much CO₂ it can pull from the air while enriching soils.
@ucdavis.bsky.social
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‘Weathering’ rock dust in farm fields – a down-to-earth climate solution? | Green Blog
UC researchers have devised a first-of-its-kind study to measure the carbon sequestered by enhanced rock weathering, a promising agricultural practice.
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November 3, 2025 at 11:04 PM
It turns out that rocks might help fight climate change.
UC Cooperative Extension scientists are studying enhanced rock weathering — adding pulverized rock dust to farm fields — to see how much CO₂ it can pull from the air while enriching soils.
@ucdavis.bsky.social
➡️ bit.ly/4oOH0mK
UC Cooperative Extension scientists are studying enhanced rock weathering — adding pulverized rock dust to farm fields — to see how much CO₂ it can pull from the air while enriching soils.
@ucdavis.bsky.social
➡️ bit.ly/4oOH0mK
New World Screwworm #Webinar
Livestock producers: learn how to recognize, prevent & prepare for the threat of New World Screwworm (NWS).
🗓️ Register by Nov 18, 1 PM: bit.ly/4hGWYxa
Hosted by UC Cooperative Extension, CA Cattlemen & CA Wool Growers.
Livestock producers: learn how to recognize, prevent & prepare for the threat of New World Screwworm (NWS).
🗓️ Register by Nov 18, 1 PM: bit.ly/4hGWYxa
Hosted by UC Cooperative Extension, CA Cattlemen & CA Wool Growers.
New World Screwworm – An Information Webinar for All Livestock Producers | Grown in Marin
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November 3, 2025 at 7:26 PM
New World Screwworm #Webinar
Livestock producers: learn how to recognize, prevent & prepare for the threat of New World Screwworm (NWS).
🗓️ Register by Nov 18, 1 PM: bit.ly/4hGWYxa
Hosted by UC Cooperative Extension, CA Cattlemen & CA Wool Growers.
Livestock producers: learn how to recognize, prevent & prepare for the threat of New World Screwworm (NWS).
🗓️ Register by Nov 18, 1 PM: bit.ly/4hGWYxa
Hosted by UC Cooperative Extension, CA Cattlemen & CA Wool Growers.
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Great piece about why Zone Zero rulemaking is complicated for a state as big and diverse as CA. Thanks @nohaggerty.bsky.social for the clarity, and to the many (mostly) SoCal voices of reason including Max Moritz @ucanr.edu for improving the outcomes.
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How Zone Zero, designed to protect California homes from wildfire, became plagued with controversy and delays
California needs new rules to help future wildfires from destroying homes and businesses. But Zone Zero regulations, a key tenet of the state's plans, have roiled homeowners.
www.latimes.com
November 3, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Great piece about why Zone Zero rulemaking is complicated for a state as big and diverse as CA. Thanks @nohaggerty.bsky.social for the clarity, and to the many (mostly) SoCal voices of reason including Max Moritz @ucanr.edu for improving the outcomes.
www.latimes.com/environment/...
www.latimes.com/environment/...
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“We have not yet seen enough rain in Southern California to end fire season,” said Daniel Swain, @weatherwest.bsky.social climate scientist with @ucanr.edu tells @paulrogerssjm.bsky.social. “But we probably have in Northern California.”
It rained a lot in October. Is fire season over now? trib.al/qRYxlcI
It rained a lot in October. Is fire season over now?
Precipitation levels were twice normal in many places, but LA fires in January showed big blazes can happen any time
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November 1, 2025 at 5:31 PM
“We have not yet seen enough rain in Southern California to end fire season,” said Daniel Swain, @weatherwest.bsky.social climate scientist with @ucanr.edu tells @paulrogerssjm.bsky.social. “But we probably have in Northern California.”
While he said he is glad to have @climatecentral.org track weather disasters to fill the void, @weatherwest.bsky.social told @usatoday.com, “It is very bad news that we're needing to ask private organizations to do this.” www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
LA fires and 13 other disasters cost the US over $100 billion, estimates show
New data shows extreme weather events in 2025 so far are the costliest on record.
www.usatoday.com
November 1, 2025 at 7:52 PM
While he said he is glad to have @climatecentral.org track weather disasters to fill the void, @weatherwest.bsky.social told @usatoday.com, “It is very bad news that we're needing to ask private organizations to do this.” www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
🌿 Federal funding powers #UCANR innovation!
The AI-driven Leaf Monitor provides #farmers with real-time leaf nutrition data in seconds—transforming crop monitoring & nutrient management. @ucdavis.bsky.social
Learn more 👉 ucanr.edu/site/about-us/research-impacts
#UCANRGrowsScience #SpeakUp4Science
The AI-driven Leaf Monitor provides #farmers with real-time leaf nutrition data in seconds—transforming crop monitoring & nutrient management. @ucdavis.bsky.social
Learn more 👉 ucanr.edu/site/about-us/research-impacts
#UCANRGrowsScience #SpeakUp4Science
October 30, 2025 at 10:50 PM
🌿 Federal funding powers #UCANR innovation!
The AI-driven Leaf Monitor provides #farmers with real-time leaf nutrition data in seconds—transforming crop monitoring & nutrient management. @ucdavis.bsky.social
Learn more 👉 ucanr.edu/site/about-us/research-impacts
#UCANRGrowsScience #SpeakUp4Science
The AI-driven Leaf Monitor provides #farmers with real-time leaf nutrition data in seconds—transforming crop monitoring & nutrient management. @ucdavis.bsky.social
Learn more 👉 ucanr.edu/site/about-us/research-impacts
#UCANRGrowsScience #SpeakUp4Science
@lenyaqd.bsky.social with the UC ANR Fire Network, helped spark California’s first Prescribed Burn Association, where grassroots groups train communities to use prescribed fire, reducing wildfire risk. “We’re at a point where people are desperate for solutions,” she says.
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Healing the West’s Relationship With Fire through Pyrotherapy | Atmos
A new program in Butte County, California, helps re-normalize good fire by teaching wildfire survivors about prescribed burns.
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October 30, 2025 at 5:48 PM
@lenyaqd.bsky.social with the UC ANR Fire Network, helped spark California’s first Prescribed Burn Association, where grassroots groups train communities to use prescribed fire, reducing wildfire risk. “We’re at a point where people are desperate for solutions,” she says.
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Led by @gregspierce.bsky.social and @edithdeguzman.bsky.social, our team joined @ucanr.edu and ASU for a workshop exploring how urban water systems can prepare for and respond to wildfire risks.
Learn more: ucanr.edu/blog/conflue... #UCLA #UCLALuskin
Learn more: ucanr.edu/blog/conflue... #UCLA #UCLALuskin
Water Systems and Wildfire: Understanding Capacities and Limitations | The Confluence
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October 30, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Led by @gregspierce.bsky.social and @edithdeguzman.bsky.social, our team joined @ucanr.edu and ASU for a workshop exploring how urban water systems can prepare for and respond to wildfire risks.
Learn more: ucanr.edu/blog/conflue... #UCLA #UCLALuskin
Learn more: ucanr.edu/blog/conflue... #UCLA #UCLALuskin
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Drought could deny us pistachios, which are a key ingredient of Dubai chocolate.
If growers irrigate pistachio trees under limited water conditions, “Yield will decline,” orchard advisor Phoebe Gordon @ucanr.edu tells Carlos Lomeli-Cabrera @kqednews.kqed.org
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If growers irrigate pistachio trees under limited water conditions, “Yield will decline,” orchard advisor Phoebe Gordon @ucanr.edu tells Carlos Lomeli-Cabrera @kqednews.kqed.org
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Pistachios and Climate Change: Inside Dubai Chocolate Is a Very California Story | KQED
Pistachios, a key ingredient in Dubai chocolate, thrives in California’s Central Valley. But climate change could change it all.
www.kqed.org
October 30, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Drought could deny us pistachios, which are a key ingredient of Dubai chocolate.
If growers irrigate pistachio trees under limited water conditions, “Yield will decline,” orchard advisor Phoebe Gordon @ucanr.edu tells Carlos Lomeli-Cabrera @kqednews.kqed.org
www.kqed.org/news/1206070...
If growers irrigate pistachio trees under limited water conditions, “Yield will decline,” orchard advisor Phoebe Gordon @ucanr.edu tells Carlos Lomeli-Cabrera @kqednews.kqed.org
www.kqed.org/news/1206070...
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“Nutsedge competes for water, nutrients and can block out sunlight if it’s not removed before it spreads out in cilantro,” Oleg Daugovish @ucanr.edu said. “The only way to get rid of nutsedge currently is to pull it out by hand, which is cost-prohibitive in cilantro.”
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October 29, 2025 at 9:14 PM
“Nutsedge competes for water, nutrients and can block out sunlight if it’s not removed before it spreads out in cilantro,” Oleg Daugovish @ucanr.edu said. “The only way to get rid of nutsedge currently is to pull it out by hand, which is cost-prohibitive in cilantro.”
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Big news for #CaliforniaAg! #UCANR, CDFA &
@governor.ca.gov Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) launch the California AgTech Alliance — a $15M statewide partnership to fast-track ag innovation, train the next-gen workforce & grow regional economies.
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@governor.ca.gov Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) launch the California AgTech Alliance — a $15M statewide partnership to fast-track ag innovation, train the next-gen workforce & grow regional economies.
bit.ly/4nzxVxp
California AgTech Alliance launches to help farmers stay competitive | Food Blog
The Alliance will coordinate nine regional innovation hubs that will deploy cutting-edge technology, train the next generation of workers and attract private investment.
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October 29, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Big news for #CaliforniaAg! #UCANR, CDFA &
@governor.ca.gov Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) launch the California AgTech Alliance — a $15M statewide partnership to fast-track ag innovation, train the next-gen workforce & grow regional economies.
bit.ly/4nzxVxp
@governor.ca.gov Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) launch the California AgTech Alliance — a $15M statewide partnership to fast-track ag innovation, train the next-gen workforce & grow regional economies.
bit.ly/4nzxVxp
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Join Igor Lacan @ucanr.edu and others for a webinar exploring how agencies, communities and partners can better plan, respond and recover urban forests in the face of post-wildfire challenges.
Wed, Oct. 29, 1:30-3:30pm www.watershedhealth.org/2025-wildfir...
Wed, Oct. 29, 1:30-3:30pm www.watershedhealth.org/2025-wildfir...
2025 Post-Fire Webinars | Council for Watershed Health
www.watershedhealth.org
October 29, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Join Igor Lacan @ucanr.edu and others for a webinar exploring how agencies, communities and partners can better plan, respond and recover urban forests in the face of post-wildfire challenges.
Wed, Oct. 29, 1:30-3:30pm www.watershedhealth.org/2025-wildfir...
Wed, Oct. 29, 1:30-3:30pm www.watershedhealth.org/2025-wildfir...
🌱 At the California Earthworkers Summit, #UCANR advanced land access, equity & local food connections, sharing research on ag land & climate, and linking growers to UC’s food network—cultivating a more sustainable, inclusive future. #Sustainability bit.ly/4hBvvgq
Farmers strive for sustainability, inclusiveness at California Earthworkers Summit | Food Blog
Sheyna Burns, who organized the California Earthworkers Summit, welcomed participants.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:28 AM
🌱 At the California Earthworkers Summit, #UCANR advanced land access, equity & local food connections, sharing research on ag land & climate, and linking growers to UC’s food network—cultivating a more sustainable, inclusive future. #Sustainability bit.ly/4hBvvgq
Leonel Jimenez grew up watching his parents work the fields of the Central Valley.
Now, as #UCCE’s new area director for Kings, Kern & Tulare counties, he’s cultivating knowledge, connection & community across #California #agriculture.
#AgLeadership
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Now, as #UCCE’s new area director for Kings, Kern & Tulare counties, he’s cultivating knowledge, connection & community across #California #agriculture.
#AgLeadership
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New Cooperative Extension area director amplifies ‘wealth of knowledge’ | Food Blog
In February, Leonel Jimenez started as the UCCE area director for Kings, Kern and Tulare counties. Born and raised in Reedley, Jimenez said he's come "full circle."
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October 27, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Leonel Jimenez grew up watching his parents work the fields of the Central Valley.
Now, as #UCCE’s new area director for Kings, Kern & Tulare counties, he’s cultivating knowledge, connection & community across #California #agriculture.
#AgLeadership
bit.ly/3Lw3xGD
Now, as #UCCE’s new area director for Kings, Kern & Tulare counties, he’s cultivating knowledge, connection & community across #California #agriculture.
#AgLeadership
bit.ly/3Lw3xGD
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Livestock producers invited to New World #Screwworm Information Webinar 6pm Wednesday, Nov 19
Speakers @ucanr.edu, @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social, @ucriverside.bsky.social
Register by 1pm Nov 18 bit.ly/screwworm2025
Speakers @ucanr.edu, @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social, @ucriverside.bsky.social
Register by 1pm Nov 18 bit.ly/screwworm2025
October 27, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Livestock producers invited to New World #Screwworm Information Webinar 6pm Wednesday, Nov 19
Speakers @ucanr.edu, @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social, @ucriverside.bsky.social
Register by 1pm Nov 18 bit.ly/screwworm2025
Speakers @ucanr.edu, @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social, @ucriverside.bsky.social
Register by 1pm Nov 18 bit.ly/screwworm2025
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The number of forecasts issued by @nws.noaa.gov Sacramento office, which watches for winter storms across the Northern Sierra, has plummeted. The forecasts contain critical information that doesn’t exist elsewhere, @weatherwest.bsky.social @ucanr.edu tells @edwardsanthonyb.bsky.social
The National Weather Service, grappling with staffing shortages, is cutting back on some forecasts in California. State officials fear flood forecasts could be impacted.
California weather offices brace for storms as short-staffing fears grow
The National Weather Service, grappling with staffing shortages, is cutting back on some forecasts in California. State officials fear flood forecasts could be impacted.
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October 27, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The number of forecasts issued by @nws.noaa.gov Sacramento office, which watches for winter storms across the Northern Sierra, has plummeted. The forecasts contain critical information that doesn’t exist elsewhere, @weatherwest.bsky.social @ucanr.edu tells @edwardsanthonyb.bsky.social
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I'll have a special livestream on Mon (3pm PT) to discuss dynamics & potentially devastating impacts of then likely Cat 4/5 Hurricane #Melissa as it nears Jamaica. I'll also offer a quick CA weather update, including notably warm/dry conditions into Nov.
Potentially devastating Hurricane Melissa nears Jamaica; plus, a (warm & dry) CA weather update - YouTube
The latest in a recurring series of live, virtual, & interactive "office hours" hosted by Dr. Daniel Swain on various topics related to extreme #weather and...
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October 26, 2025 at 1:33 AM
I'll have a special livestream on Mon (3pm PT) to discuss dynamics & potentially devastating impacts of then likely Cat 4/5 Hurricane #Melissa as it nears Jamaica. I'll also offer a quick CA weather update, including notably warm/dry conditions into Nov.
Join #UCANR!
We're #hiring an Assistant Director, Government & Community Relations to strengthen partnerships & engage with local, state, & federal leaders.
📍 Davis, CA (hybrid eligible)
👉 Apply now: bit.ly/47ka2DJ
#UCANRJobs
We're #hiring an Assistant Director, Government & Community Relations to strengthen partnerships & engage with local, state, & federal leaders.
📍 Davis, CA (hybrid eligible)
👉 Apply now: bit.ly/47ka2DJ
#UCANRJobs
October 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Join #UCANR!
We're #hiring an Assistant Director, Government & Community Relations to strengthen partnerships & engage with local, state, & federal leaders.
📍 Davis, CA (hybrid eligible)
👉 Apply now: bit.ly/47ka2DJ
#UCANRJobs
We're #hiring an Assistant Director, Government & Community Relations to strengthen partnerships & engage with local, state, & federal leaders.
📍 Davis, CA (hybrid eligible)
👉 Apply now: bit.ly/47ka2DJ
#UCANRJobs
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📢 The @npi.ucanr.edu is excited to launch its new logo as part of the @ucanr.edu rebrand! Our fresh, unified look reflects NPI’s and UC ANR’s commitment to healthier food, people, and places across California and the nation! 🎉 Learn more: bit.ly/4hpU53q
October 23, 2025 at 11:16 PM
📢 The @npi.ucanr.edu is excited to launch its new logo as part of the @ucanr.edu rebrand! Our fresh, unified look reflects NPI’s and UC ANR’s commitment to healthier food, people, and places across California and the nation! 🎉 Learn more: bit.ly/4hpU53q