May 2020 Volume 4, Number 5
Engage with Us!
June 22 - 25, 2020

Drone Camp 2020
Online

Now in its fourth year, DroneCamp is a collaborative intensive short course providing comprehensive training on using drones for mapping and data collection. This year's sessions are completely online, with a reduced registration cost of $50, or academic rate of $30. Learn more and register .
June 22 - 27, 2020

Virtual Avocado Festival
Online

For avocados lovers everywhere, the UC South Coast Research and Extension Center features a free weeklong online avocado festival with cooking demonstrations; webinars; a live question and answer session; avocado giveaways; and more. Follow UC South Coast on Instagram for fun contests.
Please note that we are sheltering in place to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. We offer many resources and trainings online , such as the resources above, and you can still connect with us by email, phone or video conference. Stay healthy!
Spotlight on Practical Resources
Water Talk Podcast
Water Talk is a new podcast from the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources about all things California water. The podcast is hosted by Mallika Nocco, Faith Kearns and Sam Sandoval. They interview California water experts from a variety of geographies and sectors for 25 minutes, then moderate a discussion.The format is designed to reach a broad audience while also promoting community participation. Past episodes have focused on ranching and water, the food-water-virus nexus, water law and more. The podcasts are archived on Nocco's lab website and the California Institute for Water Resources' website , and you can also find them on Apple podcasts , Spotify or Google podcasts .
Notes from the Field
Working for the Benefit of All Californians: 2019 UC ANR Annual Report

UC ANR statewide programs, institutes and strategic initiatives annually deliver thousands of research projects, extension workshops and programs throughout the state to support our mission: Engage UC with the people of California to achieve innovation in fundamental and applied research and education that supports sustainable, safe and nutritious food production and delivery; economic success in a global economy; a sustainable, healthy and productive environment; and science literacy and youth development. Our overarching goal is to have a positive impact on the lives of all Californians. Read our 2019 annual report to review the many ways we are working toward that goal and to see the impact we have had over the past year.



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Please note that we are sheltering in place to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. We offer many resources and trainings online , and you can still connect with us by email, phone or video conference. Stay healthy!
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