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UC Agriculture & Natural Resources studies food, pests, #environment, #wildfire, youth development & #nutrition for California.
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Purple #SweetPotatoes are making their way onto more #Thanksgiving tables.

#UCCE farm advisor Scott Stoddard is teaming up with breeders to test and develop new varieties suited for #CA growers.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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This #GivingTuesday, join us in growing a healthier, more resilient #CA! Your support fuels groundbreaking research, hands-on education, and community-focused programs that address critical challenges in ag, natural resources, & overall well-being.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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We’re #hiring an Area Director to lead UC Cooperative Extension in Alameda & Contra Costa Counties.
Help build partnerships, support research, and grow community impact across the Bay Area.

📍 Concord
🔗 Apply today! bit.ly/3Mo9Ex9
November 25, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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We’re #hiring!
#UCANR’s Small Farms Network is seeking a Communications Specialist to lead storytelling, digital outreach, and brand strategy that uplifts diverse #farming communities across California.
Hybrid eligible (CA)

Apply 🔗 bit.ly/48vehya
November 23, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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This #GivingTuesday, stand with #UCANR to help grow a stronger, healthier #California. Your support drives innovative research, hands-on education, and community-driven programs that address our state’s most pressing challenges.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:36 AM
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#Farmers — want more confidence in your nitrogen decisions? Join us to learn how to estimate nitrogen release from organic inputs, predict availability from compost & cover crops, & build a complete budget.
12/9, 9:00 am–2:00 pm
📍 Woodland or Remote
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November 18, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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Save the date! Mark your calendars for #GivingTuesday on Dec. 2—a global day of generosity that unites people and organizations in creating real, positive change.
#UCANR empowers communities across CA with research-based solutions.
#TogetherWeGive 🔗 ucanr.edu
November 18, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Now hiring at #UCANR!

We are seeking a professional with organizational skills to support leadership, manage communications, coordinate schedules, oversee purchasing, and assist with statewide programs.

Apply today ➡️ bit.ly/4nXkozJ
November 18, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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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.
ucanr.edu/site/about-u... #UCANRGrowsScience #SpeakUp4Science
November 5, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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🌿 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
October 30, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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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
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October 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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We've launched a refreshed brand portfolio uniting 18 sub-brands under a modern look that reflects our statewide impact.

🌿 Celebrate with us — enter our logo item raffle! 📷 5 winners chosen Nov 7: bit.ly/4qkRwEd

Learn more: bit.ly/4ox4qNt
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October 23, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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Join us for #FIRAUSA25 tomorrow (Oct.23) in #Woodland — come see how we’re advancing ag tech, automation, and sustainability for California’s farms and communities.

Learn more: fira-usa.com
October 23, 2025 at 4:33 AM
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It was a successful day 2 at #FIRAUSA25 today!
Join us tomorrow in #Woodland and see how we’re driving innovation in ag tech, automation, and sustainability for California’s farms and communities.

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October 22, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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To create a community of practice to manage #groundwater, we are surveying water users.
Farmers, ag consultants, academics, environmental groups, community members, Tribe members, state agency reps & others asked to take 5 min survey bit.ly/groundwaterd...
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October 21, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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In converting lawn space from “mowing to growing,” @ucmastergardeners.bsky.social reduced water use by 24%. "What’s happening here is special – and it’s worth celebrating,
replicating and sustaining,” says @brentdhales.bsky.social. www.pcwa.net/newsroom/new...
Bushes with purple flowers in foreground. A small reddish barn is on left and people are scattered around the garden with tall trees in back Fire Chief Mark Duerr, in uniform, visits Loomis' demo garden and looks at an educational sign Eighteen people pose in front of a small shed that features a vintage fruit label that reads: California Fruits. Produce of USA
October 20, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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UC ANR’s Fire Network turns research into action—helping communities reduce wildfire risk across California.
Federal support powers this type of research—driving real impact across the state.

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#UCANRGrowsScience #SpeakUp4Science
October 15, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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The latest in @weatherwest.bsky.social's live office hours on extreme #weather & #climate is now available! Also, tune-in on Monday (10/13) @ 4pm PT for a livestream focused on significant early-season storm that will be moving across CA Mon into Tue.
Visit ➡️ bit.ly/3IGqLZW
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October 13, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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🌾 Happy #NationalFarmersDay!
We’re grateful for the small-scale & diversified farmers who feed our communities & care for the land.
#UCCE Small Farms connects growers to UC research & support — helping farms thrive.
Resources: bit.ly/4q7pbko
#ThankAFarmer #SmallFarms
October 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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🌱 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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October 10, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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#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
October 9, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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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.
ucanr.edu/site/about-u...

#UCANRGrowsScience #SpeakUp4Science
October 7, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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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. 🍎🌱🔥
October 1, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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🎉 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
September 30, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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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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September 29, 2025 at 11:37 PM