🔥 “We’re at a point in California where people are pretty desperate for solutions around fire.” UC ANR’s @lenyaqd co-founded CA’s 1st Prescribed Burn Association in 2017. Now, communities are embracing good fire—not resisting it. #PrescribedFire https://t.co/SBcCKrxkJ2

“Requirements to increase the number of staple foods come alongside the requirement for more items to be perishable, which will present challenges for smaller food retailers with limited refrigerated storage,” Cassandra Nguyen @ucanr told @CathieA_SacBee https://t.co/7BRYHtSJHE

New Open Position @UCANR – General Accountant 3 – Oakland, CA! Visit us @

Community members & press are invited to observe prescribed burns during the Forester Prescribed Fire Training Exchange, Oct. 26–Nov. 1 in El Dorado County. Observation days: Oct. 28–29 (sign-up required). Learn about “good fire” & forest resilience: https://t.co/d8j7SOgwnp

“Today’s fires are doing seemingly impossible things.” #UCANR climate scientist Daniel Swain @Weather_West says #megafires like NorCal’s 2020 gigafire aren’t just big—they’re fast, intense & unlike anything in historic record. @B_resnickn @NatGeo https://t.co/25pzUbHNGz

See you in #Woodland 📅 Oct 21–23. On October 22, UC ANR Innovate and partners are launching the California AgTech Alliance —a first-of-its-kind statewide coalition designed to accelerate climate-smart agricultural innovation across California.

Prescribed fire isn’t just for rangelands. Farmers use it to clear fields, manage debris & even improve water flow through irrigation ditch burns. “It’s a regular part of operations in many ag communities,” - #UCANR fire expert Katie Low. https://t.co/WlAyrjCNSz

Who manages your water in SoCal — and why it matters. A new #UCANR & @UCLA Atlas shows fragmented water governance leads to big disparities in quality, cost & climate resilience. Kern Co: 1,500+ violations in 10 yrs OC: Just 5. Explore: https://t.co/yuckGog1kN #WaterEquity #UCLA

We will be practicing our annual Shakeout drill this morning. For more info https://t.co/oVC6DGc73r @ShakeOut @ucanr

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At our urban ag site, we’re testing the Kratky method, a simple, power-free hydroponic system for leafy greens. Intern Lily Van Haeren and researcher Heidi Holmquist harvest basil while tracking yields across fertilizer types and sites. #UCCEUrbanAg #KratkyMethod #SustainableAg

UC ANR’s Fire Network turns research into action—helping communities reduce wildfire risk across California. Federal support powers this type of research—driving real impact across the state. More here 🔗 https://t.co/V2beNuRjOk #UCANRGrowsScience #SpeakUp4Science

UC Sarep @sarep_ag welcomes three new associate directors to support growth and integration with UC’s Small Farms, Organic Ag, and Master Food Preserver programs — all working toward a more sustainable food system. @UC_Organic https://t.co/pOkr1lwdR1 #SustainableAg

🔥 #UCANR fire expert Lenya Quinn-Davidson @lenyaqd says we won’t solve the West’s #wildfire crisis without embracing managed wildfire. “It’s tricky to implement—but the real challenge is convincing people we need it.” @californiamag Q&A ⤵️ https://t.co/IGP0MDERzB

As continue to see lingering showers in the Valley be sure to exercise caution on the morning commute and reduce speed on wet pavements! #CAwx Additionally, you can find additional precipitation reports here from the last 48 hours: https://t.co/yK45CItPgZ

It’s Binational Health Week. UCCE San Diego’s EFNEP offers free, bilingual nutrition classes across the county. From schools to libraries, we help families plan healthy meals on a budget using science-based, hands-on education. Contact us to host a class. #BinationalHealthWeek

Tribal teachers & #UCCE advisors are opening doors for the next generation of Native scientists. At @HoplandREC, youth explored STEM careers & reconnected with ancestral lands — blending cultural knowledge with science. #STEM #NativeYouth https://t.co/jxBBFNPk1F

The latest in @Weather_West's live office hours on extreme #weather & #climate is now available! Also, tune-in on Monday (10/13) @ 4pm PT for a livestream focused on significant early-season storm that will be moving across CA Mon into Tue. Visit ➡️ https://t.co/GFBoP0tdAZ #CAwx

Monday @ 4pm PT: I'll have a livestream focused on significant early-season storm that will be moving across CA Mon into Tue. Widespread rain, Sierra snow, & even some severe SoCal t-storms? And what are the links to a West Pacific typhoon? #CAwx

“Landowners are the experts on that piece of land that they own,” @UCsierraforest @ucanr says. “They’re the ones who understand the history of the property, and they have the goals.” #prescribedburns