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06/05/2026
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UC ANR proudly celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and honors its diversity, courage, and contributions.
As we reflect on the progress made, we also reaffirm our commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, and belonging for all.
06/04/2026
Addressing California’s shortage of large-animal veterinarians starts with inspiring the next generation.
Through the FarmVet2B internship program, high school students in Tulare County received hands-on experience in livestock health, veterinary medicine and agricultural careers.
Led by UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine and UC Cooperative Extension academics, the program introduces students to the many pathways available in veterinary health while helping build a workforce pipeline for rural communities.
From practicing sutures and assisting with calf exams to learning about herd health management, students gained valuable insights into careers that are essential to California agriculture.
U.S. Department of Agriculture
https://ucanr.edu/blog/anr-news-releases/article/vetmed-interns
06/03/2026
Growers: Extreme weather and climate variability are creating new challenges for California agriculture. Join UC Cooperative Extension for a special workshop series focused on building resilient and nut crop systems under changing conditions.
Researchers, growers, and industry experts will share the latest science, practical strategies, and decision-support tools to help specialty crop producers adapt to extreme heat, drought, shifting pest pressures, and weather variability.
June 8 – Stockton
Building Resilient Grapevine Systems
June 9 – Modesto
Building Resilient Nut Crop Systems
June 12 – Parlier
Building Resilient Grapevine and Nut Crop Systems
Registration includes workshop materials, presentations, refreshments, and lunch.
Register: https://ucanr.edu/blog/food-blog/article/resilientgrapenut
06/02/2026
After the devastating L.A. fires, experts are helping residents protect beloved while advancing research on how urban forests recover from .
By working alongside communities and studying burn zones, researchers are building the science needed to guide future recovery and replanting efforts across .
https://ucanr.edu/blog/green-blog/article/la-fires-trees
What happens after a wildfire changes a community?
The latest episode of UC Davis's Unfold podcast takes listeners into the burn zones of Los Angeles County, where researchers and residents are navigating the long-term impacts of wildfire.
One homeowner posted handwritten signs reading “Do not cut tree” to protect the oak trees that survived the fire. At the same time, UC scientists are studying what wildfires leave behind, from damaged ecosystems to harmful air pollutants.
As California's wildfire challenges evolve, researchers, including 's Christopher Shogren, are working to build a new generation of fire science that helps communities prepare, recover, and adapt.
🎧 Listen here: https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/podcasts-and-shows/unfold/fires-changed-fire-science
VIDEO DESCRIPTION:
“Today, those trees are charred, blackened from trunk to top.”
“And tacked on each of them is a homemade sign.”
“And it says, do not cut tree.”
“It said, if questions, please call owner at my number.”
“And I had signs everywhere.”
“I had, don't take the rocks, don't take this,”
“don't take that, because I had no idea who was coming.”
The story promotes the Unfold podcast episode:
“The Fires That Changed Fire Science”
05/29/2026
As we celebrate and the International , we're proud to highlight the inspiring story of Fam Lee, community educator with the UC ANR Small Farms Network.
Born in Laos, raised in a refugee camp in Thailand and later settling in California, Fam understands firsthand the challenges many immigrant farmers face.
Today, she uses her farming experience and cultural connections to support Iu Mien strawberry growers across the Sacramento region, helping them access resources, navigate regulations and build successful farm businesses.
“What makes my heart sing the most is when I visit the growers and I see them happy,” says Fam.
Thank you, Fam, for your commitment to California agriculture and the communities you serve.
https://ucanr.edu/blog/employee-spotlights/article/fam-lee
Western Growers
California Department of Food and Agriculture
05/29/2026
05/28/2026
Join growers, tourism professionals, policymakers and economic development leaders Sept. 23–25 in San Luis Obispo County for three days of learning, networking and exploring the future of in California.
Hosted by Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program - SAREP and partners, the summit will feature:
- Keynote speakers and breakout sessions
- Tours of diverse farming operations
- Practical tools for growing agritourism businesses
- Conversations around new opportunities for California agriculture
From urban farms and cattle ranches to mushroom production and local food experiences, attendees will gain valuable insights from successful agritourism operations across the region.
Learn more and register today!
https://ucanr.edu/blog/agritourism-connections/article/agritourism-summit-2026
California Grown
05/27/2026
California forest landowners facing wildfire recovery now have a new free resource from UC ANR.
The new Post-Fire Resilience online course gives landowners practical guidance on:
- Forest recovery after wildfire
- Reforestation planning
- Erosion control
- Forest health and safety
- Finding post-fire assistance resources
The self-paced course was developed by UC ANR forestry experts to help family forest owners make informed decisions and build long-term resilience for their land.
Also new this year:
- The updated Reforestation Manual for California Conifers is now available free to the public
- UC ANR’s Reforestation Camp will be held June 16–17 at Hopland Research and Extension Center in Mendocino County
https://ucanr.edu/blog/green-blog/article/postfire-resources
UCCE Forest Research and Outreach
The Hopland Research and Extension Center