Nutrition & Health

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ANR News Releases: Article

$1.7M granted for climate-smart planning led by UC ANR scientists

February 29, 2024
By Saoimanu Sope
In California, natural and working lands make up 95 million acres of the state and play a vital role in building resilience to the impacts of climate change. University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources was awarded $1.
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Sieving a mix, Tim Long.
The Stanislaus Sprout: Article

Starting Larger Seeds Indoors

February 26, 2024
By Anne E Schellman
We are getting close to the typical average last frost date at March 3rd. So now is the time to start some cucumber, squash or melon seeds indoors. First, you need some seed starting mix. You can use ready-made mixes, or you can make your own by using potting soil mix you have on hand.
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Healthy Communities Blog: Article

Sixth graders advocate for physical activity upgrades at school

February 22, 2024
By Michael Hsu
It's not uncommon for high school or college students to speak up and seek to improve their school environment. But at Evergreen Middle School in Tehama County, more than 100 sixth graders led the way to create healthy changes at their school.
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Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Protect Yourself from Pesticides

February 20, 2024
By Lauren Fordyce
If you've used disinfecting wipes to clean surfaces in your home, an herbicide to control weeds in your garden, or insect repellents while on a hike, then you have used a pesticide.
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Se urge a los dueños de aves de corral que las protejan de la gripa aviar. Embajadores del programa juvenil 4-H alimentan a gallinas del Rancho Elkus. Fotografía por Evett Kilmartin
Blog Verde: Article

Alertan a dueños de aves de corral contra la gripa aviar

February 20, 2024
By Diana Cervantes
Expertos de Extensin Cooperativa de la Universidad de California urgen a los dueos de aves de corral, que eviten, por todos los medios, que estas entren en contacto con aves acuticas silvestres que suelen ser portadoras de la altamente cepa de la gripa aviar.
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