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UC Agriculture & Natural Resources @ucanr.edu · 17m

🌱 Big changes ahead for #California nurseries:
At the 2025 California Nursery Conference, growers got updates on new laws around plastics, water use & nutrients — all as climate change turns up the heat.
#CaliforniaNursery #Sustainability #AgPolicy
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Nutrition Policy Institute @npi.ucanr.edu · 1h

We’re recruiting study participants! Do you have a toddler? Get free milk and up to $275 by participating in our @npi.ucanr.edu @ucanr.edu Milk Type in Toddlers study on childhood milk consumption. Complete this survey to see if you are eligible: studypages.com/s/milk-type-...

A young girl drinks milk from a glass with a pink straw. The Nutrition Policy Institute and Stanford Medicine logos are included. The text reads: "MILK-TOT Study is now enrolling! The University of California and Stanford Medicine are inviting toddlers ages 2-3 and their parents to join a research study on milk in young children. The purpose of this study is to see how the type of milk (whole fat vs. low fat 1%) consumed between the aged of 2-3 years old affects the health, growth, and development of young children. Study investigator: Lorrene Ritchie PhD, RD, Nutrition Policy Institute Director, University of California ANR." Lorrene Ritchie's photo is included.

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UC Agriculture & Natural Resources @ucanr.edu · 22h

#CA4h alum Megna Nayar is redefining what 4-H can be — no livestock, just a passion for #STEM & expanding access for urban youth. Now she’s bringing that vision to 4-H’s national advisory committee.
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#4HforGood #National4HWeek

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UC Agriculture & Natural Resources @ucanr.edu · 2d

An almond orchard in Parlier offers a glimpse into the future of farming!

@ucmerced.bsky.social and #UCANR researchers are testing an AI-guided irrigation system at Kearney REC that delivers the right amount of water to boost efficiency and conserve resources.

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AI-powered irrigation system offers opportunities for communications, farming | UC Agriculture and Natural Resources

UC Merced, UC ANR partner to test AI-guided watering of almond orchard at Kearney RECAn almond orchard in Parlier provides a look into the future of farming.

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Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social · 2d

I'll host a livestream on Wed, Oct 8 @ 3pm PT to discuss the likely impacts of weakening #HurricanePriscilla on U.S. Southwest (including southern CA), including who may see some thunderstorms. I'll also a new weather & climate-related federal update...

Weather & climate office hour 10/08/25: Hurricane Priscilla's effects on Southwest & federal 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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UC Agriculture & Natural Resources @ucanr.edu · 3d

Federal support helps #UCANR drive innovation, collaboration, and impact across #CA and beyond through capacity and competitive grants.

Here are just a few ways our academics are making a difference in communities statewide.
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#UCANRGrowsScience #SpeakUp4Science

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Nutrition Policy Institute @npi.ucanr.edu · 3d

A @newyorker.com piece spotlights school meals in the MAHA era. @ucdavisnutrition.bsky.social's Lauren Au, PhD, RD—an @ucanr.edu @npi.ucanr.edu affiliated researcher—discusses NPI’s 2018 study showing how the 2010 Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act improved kids’ diets. www.newyorker.com/news/the-led...

What Happens to School Lunches in the MAHA Era?

R.F.K., Jr., promised healthier food for kids, but the Trump Administration is cutting programs that achieve this goal.

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UC Agriculture & Natural Resources @ucanr.edu · 3d

We'll keep that in mind ;)

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UC Agriculture & Natural Resources @ucanr.edu · 4d

#UCANR & Catalonia’s IRTA are teaming up to tackle global agrifood challenges! A new MOU boosts innovation in irrigation & climate-resilient food systems for Mediterranean climates like CA & Catalonia.
🔗 ucanr.edu/blog/food-blog/article/irta-agreement

#AgTech #Irrigation #ClimateSmartAg

UC ANR, Catalan research institute to spur innovations for agrifood systems | UC Agriculture and Natural Resources

UC ANR and the Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology will prioritize research and innovation in food systems to develop and deliver new tools and resources to farmers and ranchers across Calif...

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Pam Kan-Rice @ucanrpam.bsky.social · 5d

“Rats can reproduce pretty rapidly. They have maybe two or three litters in a year, and now, boom,” said Roger Baldwin @ucanr.edu

San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 6d

California’s rules around agricultural rat poisons have changed in the last two years — and rodents have taken advantage of farmers’ confusion.

‘They’re everywhere’: Rodent boom overwhelms California farms

California’s rules around agricultural rat poisons have changed in the last two years — and rodents have taken advantage of farmers’ confusion.

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UC Agriculture & Natural Resources @ucanr.edu · 7d

Hannah Thompson is the new director of UC ANR’s @npi.ucanr.edu.
A leader in youth health & policy—from nutritious school meals to CA’s #RecessForAll—she brings decades of research and collaboration to advance public health. #UCANR

Get to know more about her ➡️ bit.ly/46Oa5aK

New Nutrition Policy Institute director to emphasize community participation in research | UC Agriculture and Natural Resources

A noted expert on physical education and the importance of movement for young people, Hannah Thompson began as the new NPI director on Sept. 1.

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Edith de Guzman @edithdeguzman.bsky.social · 7d

Just ✌️ weekends left to see Roots of Cool @descansogardens.bsky.social before it's uprooted! 🌳☂️

Come check it out if you haven't had a chance yet. We'll be doing a final walkthrough on the last day Sun. 10/12 @ 9:45am. Meet at the tables by the entrance. @luskininnovation.bsky.social @ucanr.edu

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UC Agriculture & Natural Resources @ucanr.edu · 7d

Congratulations Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social for making it onto the 2025 #Grist50!
"When disaster strikes, viewers flock to his channel."

Grist @grist.org · 8d

Climate action isn’t stopping. The 2025 Grist50 spotlights 50 people reshaping arts, tech, food, land, policy and science. 10 years, 500 change-makers. Progress is alive — meet the leaders moving us forward.

Read more here: grist.org/fix/grist-50...

#Climate #Leadership #Arts #Tech #Business #Land

Introducing the 2025 Grist 50 list

Climate solutions are more important now than ever. Read about 50 leaders shaping the future of climate progress.

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Pam Kan-Rice @ucanrpam.bsky.social · 7d

California’s progress demonstrates how states can aid small farmers who depend on federal programs that promote purchasing local food, writes @fridagarza.bsky.social @grist.org. Researchers @natureatcal.bsky.social, @ucanr.edu & USDA evaluated farm to school program grist.org/food-and-agr...

Small farmers are more squeezed than ever. A California grant program offers a lifeline.

A recent report shows that state’s the Farm to School grant program has been effective at supporting economically disadvantaged farmers in the face of mounting federal cuts.

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UC Agriculture & Natural Resources @ucanr.edu · 7d

How does UC help farmers feed America? Through UC Cooperative Extension, we bring science to the field—helping Central Valley farmers tackle drought, pests & soil challenges. Hear from 3 farmers on how UC supports their work. @uofcalifornia.bsky.social
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How UC helps 3 Central Valley farmers feed America

In California, where farming has grown into a $60B industry, science is happening down on the farm — and research has literally become an essential part of putting food on tables across America.

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Pam Kan-Rice @ucanrpam.bsky.social · 9d

Interested in forest and biomass management? @ucanr.edu is offering a free workshop Oct. 15 in Sonora 🌲
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Register now - Biomass workshop series: session 3 field day. Registration is free. Three photos of a machine working roadside of a forest

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UC Water Institute @ucanrwater.bsky.social · 9d

🌊 Dive into the annual @ucanr.edu Water Webinar Series 2025-2026! Science for everyone!
📅 Oct 6 | 12 PM PT🎤 Dr. Ellen Bruno: “Managing California’s groundwater: SGMA’s early impacts & the role of groundwater markets”
💧 Free & Open Access – no registration needed!
🔗 Zoom: tinyurl.com/anrwaterwebi...

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UC Agriculture & Natural Resources @ucanr.edu · 9d

COMING SOON
🌟 New look, same mission! 🌟
UC ANR is unveiling fresh program logos that reflect over 100 years of advancing science, innovation & community partnerships across California. From healthy food to wildfire resilience, we bring UC research to all 58 counties. 🍎🌱🔥

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Pam Kan-Rice @ucanrpam.bsky.social · 9d

“What makes Daniel @weatherwest.bsky.social special is that he doesn’t just do the fundamental science, he somehow finds the time to explain it to the public,” @michaelemann.bsky.social wrote about the @ucanr.edu climate scientist
#TIME100Next

UC Agriculture & Natural Resources @ucanr.edu · 10d

🎉 UC ANR’s Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social joins the 2025 #TIME100Next, spotlighting 100 rising leaders worldwide. A climate scientist & communicator, Swain studies droughts, floods & wildfires—& makes complex science accessible to the public & policymakers.
More here: bit.ly/4nXePlk

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UC Agriculture & Natural Resources @ucanr.edu · 10d

🎉 UC ANR’s Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social joins the 2025 #TIME100Next, spotlighting 100 rising leaders worldwide. A climate scientist & communicator, Swain studies droughts, floods & wildfires—& makes complex science accessible to the public & policymakers.
More here: bit.ly/4nXePlk

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UC Agriculture & Natural Resources @ucanr.edu · 10d

In CA’s Coachella Valley, Latino farmer Enrique Berriozábal keeps his father’s dream alive—growing okra, fighting pests, & building a legacy for future generations. With UC ANR’s support, small farms like his continue to thrive. #HispanicHeritageMonth
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UC Agriculture & Natural Resources @ucanr.edu · 13d

Are you in the #Sacramento area? Join us at the "A Taste of California" pavilion at #TerraMadreAmericas, Sept 26–28. Enjoy demos & presentations highlighting California #ag.

We’re here with UC Master Food Preservers, UC SAREP,
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#TerraMadreAmericas #VisitSacramento
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UC Agriculture & Natural Resources @ucanr.edu · 15d

It's #NationalFarmSafetyWeek! Before you start the day, start with safety. Pre-use checks keep farm equipment in top shape & workers safe.
Video credit: Jeffrey Mitchell, UCCE cropping systems specialist, with CDFA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program support.
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Tractor Pre Op Checks

In this video, we walk through the basics of conducting a pre-use check on your farm equipment. Pre-use checks should happen at least once each day (if not at the beginning of each shift) and ensure that your equipment is in proper working condition and safe to use. This film was produced as part of the California Department of Food and Agriculture's Specialty Crop Block Grant Program's project, Development of Teaching Modules to Support California’s Vegetable Crops Industry. 0:58 Engine oil, air filter, battery & radiator 6:00 Grease 7:57 Wheels & Tire Pressure 9:05 PTO Guarding 13:07 Gauges, instruments, seatbelt & leaks

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UC Agriculture & Natural Resources @ucanr.edu · 16d

Experience A Taste of California at #TerraMadreAmericas, Sept 26–28 in #Sacramento!

Free admission to global food tastings, chef demos, live music & more—co-sponsored by #UCANR 🌎🌿Join UC Master Food Preservers & UC SAREP. #TerraMadre

Learn more about the event here: bit.ly/46nyTYh

UC ANR offers ‘Taste of California’ at Terra Madre festival Sept. 26-28 | UC Agriculture and Natural Resources

F3 Local, Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SAREP), Master Food Preservers, 4-H youth, and Southwest Regional Food Business Center partners will participate.

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Daniel Swain @weatherwest.bsky.social · 17d

The full documentary Climate Extremes: Extreme Weather is now out on YouTube:

Climate Extremes: Extreme Weather (Full Documentary)

Share Climate Extremes with your friends and followers! Learn about extreme weather, climate adaptation, and planetary behavior from leading global scientists! Click the "share" button above for sharing options! Subtitles include: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkis

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