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Fruits and vegetables harvested at UC HAREC in Santa Paula were donated to local families.
UC Cooperative Extension, Ventura County: Article

UC HAREC Donates Fruits and Vegetables to Food Forward and Ventura Schools

May 12, 2020
By Rose M Hayden-Smith
Nearly two tons of fruit and vegetables grown at UC's Hansen Agricultural Research and Extension Center (HAREC) in Santa Paula have been donated to Food Forward and the Ventura Unified School District (VUSD), destined for children and families.
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COVID-19 Symposium on May 14
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Thousands Expected to Tune In for Second COVID-19 Symposium on Thursday, May 14

May 12, 2020
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Thousands of viewers are expected to tune in for the second COVID-19 Symposium, organized and moderated by UC Davis distinguished professor Walter Leal, on Thursday, May 14 when a panel of experts in medicine and science will present up-to-date information and answer questions via Zoom and YouTubeLi...
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Bruce Hammock, UC Davis distinguished professor (Photo by Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

UC Davis-Based Research Targeting Autism

May 11, 2020
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
DAVISA 16-member team of international researchers is targeting autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to see if a drug discovered in the Bruce Hammock lab at the University of California, Davis, can support efforts to control or block the neurodevelopmental disorder.
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Gearing Up for Second COVID-19 Symposium on May 14

May 11, 2020
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
A panel of experts in medicine and science will present up-to-date information and answer questions at the second COVID-19 Symposium organized and moderated by UC Davis distinguished professor Walter Leal. The free public awareness event will take place from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 14.
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UC Cooperative Extension, Ventura County: Article

4-H Distance Learning Resources Available, Hedgerows for Healthy Soil and More

May 10, 2020
By Rose M Hayden-Smith
Since we're all learning and working from home, our education team has created a virtual learning page packed with wonderful resources about agriculture. You can enjoy these lessons and stories from your computer, tablet or phone. Check back often, as we're adding content.
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Gardening is restorative, a way to be physically active and a way to take positive action during a crisis. (Photo: Evett Kilmartin)

Seeds of hope: Gardening in grim times

May 8, 2020
By Jeannette Warnert
Across the United States, Americans are buying and growing plants as a pick-me-up during the COVID-19 crisis, reported Lisa Irizarry in Newsday. The paper focused its story on Long Island, N.Y.
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Nutrition Policy Institute News: Article

Nutrition Policy Institute study suggests that child care sites participating in CACFP offer more fruits and vegetables to infants

May 5, 2020
By Danielle Lee
Nutrition Policy Institute (NPI) researchers' new study of 297 licensed California child care providers that care for infants suggests that those participating in the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) offered fruits and vegetables more often and sweetened yogurt less often to infants...
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Placer/Nevada 4-H Blog: Article

Sparks for Placer County 4-H

May 1, 2020
Growing up in 4-H, having a friend in 4-H, having a parent who was in 4-H: these are all the precursors to a good story! I grew up in Sacramento County 4-H, where I was an active member in a few projects and passionate about 4-H Camp throughout high school.
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