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UC Davis seeks to turn little water into wine

The main vineyard at the University of California, Davis, currently relies on 4 to 6 gallons of water to produce each gallon of wine. As soon as next year, researchers hope new technologies can reduce that vineyard demand to as little as 1 gallon of water per gallon of wine.

BAE Recruitment Seminar: Anne Thebo, Thurs, Aug. 14, 9am

Biological and Agricultural Engineering

Anne Thebo, Ph.D. Candidate Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering University of California, Berkeley "Irrigation Design and Scheduling: Developing Student Intuition Through an Applied Case Study" Friday, August 14th, 2015 9:00 a.m. 3102 Ghausi Hall

BAE Recruitment Seminar: Anne Thebo, Thurs, Aug. 13, 9am, 1007 Ghausi

Biological and Agricultural Engineering

Anne Thebo, Ph.D. Candidate Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering University of California, Berkeley "Water Reuse in Irrigated Agriculture: Quality and Quantity Considerations at Multiple Scales" Thursday, August 13th, 2015 9:00 a.m. 1007 Ghausi Hall

Position Announcement: Assistant CE Specialist in FST - by Oct 15

Food Science and Technology

The Department of Food Science and Technology, internationally recognized as a premier center of excellence in research, teaching, and extension, is seeking applications for a Specialist in Cooperative Extension (CE) at the Assistant rank in the field of food safety.

UC Davis aids winemakers in sustainability

Viticulture and Enology

Ten large, shiny tanks stand near the Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science at UC Davis, holding more than a year of rainwater and the key to processing food and drink during a drought. The water tanks, and the teaching-and-research winery they support, are showing students and winemakers throughout the world how to reduce processing costs, improve wine quality, and protect the planets dwindling natural resources.

Article of the Month: Meaningful Misery...Embrace it!

BFTV Cluster

Sadness is something most people avoid, often spending a considerable amount of money on self-help books and thinking that there must be something "wrong."

Succulent Surprises - August 29

BFTV Cluster

Is your garden sizzling? Succulents can take the heat, even in mid-summer! See examples of succulents of all sizes in the Ruth Risdon Storer Garden and learn how to grow them in your home garden.

Social Media...A Career Development Tool - August 27

BFTV Cluster

This workshop will provide an overview of how sites like LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter work from a professional viewpoint. You will learn the basics for creating your profile, making connections, researching organizations and uncovering job openings.

Local Agritourism/UCDHS - August 25

BFTV Cluster

Sacramento and Davis are surrounded by innovative farmers who grow delicious fruits and vegetables, produce excellent olive oil, wine, jams, juices, honey and other products, and who are happy to invite you to experience a little of farm life. Learn about local agritourism opportunities including U-Pick farms, tours, festivals, workshops, farm stays and farm stands.

Reiki at UCDHS - August 24

BFTV Cluster

Reiki is considered energy work, as opposed to massage, which is body work. It helps the recipient increase his/her natural energy to enhance relaxation, and promote the healing process. Reiki has been used in the UCD Childrens Hospital for the past 16 years to help children and their family members deal with pain, reduce stress, and increase their ability to cope with illness/injury and the rigors of hospitalization.