UC ANR Overview Presented to UC Regents

Glenda Humiston, University of California vice president for agriculture and natural resources, presented an overview of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources to the UC Board of Regents on Jan. 23, 2025, She gave examples of how UC ANR, which is in all 58 counties, brings research and knowledge to Californians in their own communities.
Her overview included how UC ANR is:
Growing adoption of groundwater recharge using farm fields, orchards, and vineyards.
Developing and promoting the adoption of new drought- and heat-tolerant plant species to reduce water use.
Educating Californians to help ensure a safe food supply
Helping farmers adopt improved growing practices and new crops for economic sustainability.
Developing tech for farmers to precisely manage irrigation, fertilization and pests.
Informing policy to expand prescribed fire benefits for California's landscape.
Training UC Master Gardener volunteers to help residents with home hardening for wildfire resilience
Engaging 4-H youth in science such as reducing food waste
Supporting policy through science and research
Showing pest control professionals best practices for managing urban pests such as bed bugs and rodents
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