Happy Autumnal Equinox! This morning in our last entry in the Better Know UCANR in Orange County series well take a look at the UC Cooperative Extension programs of OC! For 100 years and counting, UCCE researchers and educators have worked together with local community members to develop and provide science-based information to solve economic, agricultural, natural resource, youth development and nutrition issues. Today, UC Cooperative Extension continues to serve communities throughout California as part of the University of California’s Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR), with 200 locally based Cooperative Extension advisors, 130 campus-based Cooperative Extension specialists, 57 county offices throughout the state, and nine research and extension centers. Over a century of service, Cooperative Extension has continued to connect communities with the land grant campus, bringing practical, trusted, science based solutions to Californians. County programs will vary from county to county depending on the needs of the community, here in Orange County are programs are, UCCE Master Gardeners of Orange County, UCCE Master Food Preserver OC; 4-H Youth Development of Orange County, Expanded Foods & Nutrition Program (EFNEP), Water Quality & Resources, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), and Ornamental Horticulture. Join us as UCCE celebrates 100 years of science and service in California! https://youtube/watch?v=2ixybxceaNA
Posted on: Tue, 23 Sep 2014 16:05:36 +0000
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