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From left, Bruno Pitton, Gerry Spinelli and Grant Johnson.
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Celebration Corner

December 20th, 2024
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Holtz receives Almond Technical Achievement Award Brent Holtz, UC Cooperative Extension orchard systems advisor, received the 2024 Almond Board of California's Almond Technical Achievement Award on Dec. 11 at the Almond Conference, held at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento.
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Helaine Berris
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Names in the News

December 20th, 2024
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Berris to advise on water management, soil health in northern Bay Area Helaine Berris joined UC Agriculture and Natural Resources on Nov. 4 as the UC Cooperative Extension water and soil advisor for Sonoma, Marin, Napa and Mendocino counties.
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Two women pose with plants. "What do UC Master Gardeners do? Fair Oaks Active Adult Education Garden, Redwood City."
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Over $100,000 donated to UC ANR on GivingTuesday

December 19th, 2024
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
As of 11:59 p.m. at the conclusion of GivingTuesday 2024 on Dec. 3, generous donors gave $106,334 for UC Cooperative Extension and the statewide programs, institutes and research centers that make up UC ANR.
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Growers and students taste citrus varieties displayed in boxes on long tables.
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Growers, community savor citrus at Lindcove REC

December 19th, 2024
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
The Lindcove Research and Extension Center proudly hosted its annual Citrus Fruit Display and Tasting event on Dec. 13 and 14. This vibrant gathering showcased 200 varieties of classical varieties and the latest citrus varieties. We had an amazing turnout on Dec.
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