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Altadena Seed Library is helping regrow the community after the  . "Nina Raj, the UC Naturalist library founder and Doce...
01/24/2025

Altadena Seed Library is helping regrow the community after the .

"Nina Raj, the UC Naturalist library founder and Docent Naturalist at Eaton Canyon, told LAist there’s a lot of healing on the horizon for , and seeds are part of that powerful work."

The library is looking for donations of native plant seeds that can help restore the ecosystem.

UC Cooperative Extension partnered with UC Davis Department of Plant Sciences and others to host international women lea...
01/24/2025

UC Cooperative Extension partnered with UC Davis Department of Plant Sciences and others to host international women leaders to help improve food systems worldwide.

“We hope we can kick-start longer-term working relationships around specific scientific research projects and explore learning across cultures and disciplines, including fusing social science approaches into research to improve impact,” added Grey Rutamu, director of training programs and partnerships.

https://www.plantsciences.ucdavis.edu/news/beckles-usda

Our Vice President, Glenda Humiston presented to the UC Board of Regents this morning, highlighting how UC ANR, which is...
01/23/2025

Our Vice President, Glenda Humiston presented to the UC Board of Regents this morning, highlighting how UC ANR, which is in all 58 counties, contributes to the University of California.

WATCH: https://bit.ly/4gbk7p7

Her overview included how UC ANR is:

- Growing adoption of groundwater recharge using farm fields, orchards, and vineyards.

-Developing and promoting the adoption of new drought- and heat-tolerant plant species to reduce water use.

-Helping farmers adopt improved growing practices and new crops for economic sustainability.

-Developing tech for farmers to precisely manage irrigation, fertilization, and pests.

-Informing policy to expand prescribed fire benefits for California's landscape.

Thank you to the regents for your input and enthusiastic support of our work.

Do you also have goats or sheep on your ranch? UC Cooperative Extension and UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine offer...
01/23/2025

Do you also have goats or sheep on your ranch?

UC Cooperative Extension and UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine offer the last of a series of free webinars on goat and sheep health.

The webinar will be held live, and participants can ask clarification questions on topics presented or with personal questions or scenarios.

January 28 at 5:30 pm - Vaccination Programs for California Goats and Sheep

Register NOW:

https://ucanr.edu/sites/Rangelands/CattleHealth/

UC South Coast Research & Cooperative Extension of Orange County studies   profitability for small-scale basil growers.“...
01/22/2025

UC South Coast Research & Cooperative Extension of Orange County studies profitability for small-scale basil growers.

“The rationale was to provide a high-value crop and a value-added solution for urban horticulture, transforming a highly perishable product into something that can be conserved,” said Gerardo “Gerry” Spinelli, UC Cooperative Extension production horticulture advisor for San Diego County, who initiated the passion project.

https://bit.ly/4gaKGuo

Today, we honor the life and legacy of  ., an advocate for   and justice for all communities.
01/20/2025

Today, we honor the life and legacy of ., an advocate for and justice for all communities.

The UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County provides tips for keeping your   safe after a  .  Wildfires don’t just t...
01/14/2025

The UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County provides tips for keeping your safe after a .

Wildfires don’t just threaten homes—they can leave behind harmful contaminants in your garden soil and on your homegrown produce. Smoke from fires can carry pollutants like heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and hazardous chemicals, depending on what burned. These can pose serious health risks to you and your family.

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

- Wear an N95 or P100 mask outdoors during smoky conditions and wash your hands and face after working in your garden.

- Clean your produce: Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly under running water or soak in a 10% vinegar solution to remove soil particles, especially from leafy greens and hairy fruits.

- Test your soil: Send soil samples to a lab to check for contaminants like heavy metals and other toxins. Testing is affordable and provides valuable insights for your garden's safety.

- Amend and contain your soil: Use raised beds, mulch, or landscape fabric to minimize contact with contaminated soil. Add compost to improve soil health and bind harmful substances.


Be prepared in case of a power outage.  Visit bit.ly/3WicS7B for   tips.       UC ANR Fire Network https://bit.ly/3WicS7...
01/10/2025

Be prepared in case of a power outage. Visit bit.ly/3WicS7B for tips.

UC ANR Fire Network

https://bit.ly/3WicS7B

New research led by Daniel Swain, a climate scientist with   and UCLA, finds that hydroclimate whiplash, described as ra...
01/09/2025

New research led by Daniel Swain, a climate scientist with and UCLA, finds that hydroclimate whiplash, described as rapid swings between intensely wet and dangerously dry weather, has increased globally due to climate change.

“This whiplash sequence in California has increased fire risk twofold: first, by greatly increasing the growth of flammable grass and brush in the months leading up to fire season, and then by drying it out to exceptionally high levels with the extreme dryness and warmth that followed.” - Daniel Swain

https://bit.ly/4aaEyRv

The UC ANR Fire Network has compiled a checklist of essential items for an evacuation. Before a wildfire, prepare an eva...
01/09/2025

The UC ANR Fire Network has compiled a checklist of essential items for an evacuation. Before a wildfire, prepare an evacuation bag for every person in your household and keep it easily accessible.


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Visit bit.ly/429SgCf for information on how to manage poor air quality. UC ANR Fire Network
01/08/2025

Visit bit.ly/429SgCf for information on how to manage poor air quality.
UC ANR Fire Network

In case of  , please follow instructions from your local authorities, but if you become trapped, you can use these wilde...
01/08/2025

In case of , please follow instructions from your local authorities, but if you become trapped, you can use these wilderness survival tips to protect yourself.
UC ANR Fire Network


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What To Do When Trapped - Fire in California

01/08/2025

Daniel Swain, a climate scientist with UC ANR, discusses high winds and extreme fire weather conditions in SoCal. Visit bit.ly/3CbrH4Z to access his office hours and the latest information.

For a pre-evacuation checklist from the UC ANR Fire Network, visit ucanr.edu/sites/fire/Safety/Evacuation

https://www.youtube.com/live/z3Y0pHvp-YYJoin climate scientist Daniel Swain, who is live now discussing the extreme wild...
01/07/2025

https://www.youtube.com/live/z3Y0pHvp-YY

Join climate scientist Daniel Swain, who is live now discussing the extreme wildfire event in SoCal.
This is the first of multiple short live streams he will host over the next 24 hours.

Be prepared for high winds and extreme   weather conditions in   today and tomorrow.  The UC ANR Fire Network compiled t...
01/07/2025

Be prepared for high winds and extreme weather conditions in today and tomorrow.

The UC ANR Fire Network compiled this Pre-Evacuation Order Checklist to prioritize your actions based on evacuation order status.

https://ucanr.edu/sites/fire/Safety/Evacuation/

UC ANR Fire Network- Evacuation Preparation

  scientists and partners have found that the people who produce our food need support, especially in the areas of menta...
01/07/2025

scientists and partners have found that the people who produce our food need support, especially in the areas of mental and physical well-being, to recover from increasingly widespread hashtag .

More: https://bit.ly/3W7f3ea

Join us in welcoming Daniel Swain to UC ANR.  He's a climate scientist in the California Institute for Water Resources w...
01/03/2025

Join us in welcoming Daniel Swain to UC ANR.

He's a climate scientist in the California Institute for Water Resources who studies the changing character, causes and impacts of extreme weather and climate events on a warming planet – with a particular focus on the physical processes leading to droughts, floods and wildfires.

Welcome, Daniel.

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