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THE STRENGTH OF THE
CENTRAL
VALLEY
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES • UC Davis • Fall/Winter 2012
THE STRENGTH OF THE CENTRAL VALLEY COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES • UC Davis • Fall/Winter 2012 CA&ES students, top to bottom: Megan Reese, Jacob Gomez, Edward Silva, and Michelle Vang.This issue
is a publication of the
College of Agricultural and
Environmental Sciences,
University of California, Davis
DEAN
Neal Van Alfen
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Ann King Filmer
MANAGING EDITOR
John Stumbos
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Robin DeRieux
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Eric Rohr
CONTRIBUTORS
Mark Foncannon
Jeannette Warnert (UC ANR)
ONLINE MEDIA
Trish Ang
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Jennifer Woo
Our agricultural research drives innovation. 4
This issue is a publication of the College of
DEAN'S MESSAGE VITAL TO THE VALLEY Central Val
FEATURE STORY Story by John Stumbos, Robin
Ever since the First Transcontinental Railroad lin
(image caption)UC Cooperative extension farm advis
their best in somewhat cooler climates, Fideli
helping to turn dairy byproducts into a cash cow
are quite diluted. California cheese makers such a
Research helps rice industry thrive amidst challen
engineers Robert Hagan and Franklin Raney des
RESEARCH PROFILES (image caption) CRC direct
NOT A CHEAP FIX Groundwater study provides clari
STUDENTS & STUDIES Central Valley students repr
to gain the trust of the community. I would like
Edward Silva was selected for an agricultural lead
COLLEGE CELEBRATION Come join the fun as we hon
Alumni SpotlightS Bill and Carol Chandler carry on
“What we look for as farmers is a better relations
MAKING A DIFFERENCE T.J. rodgers’ generosity vast
Researchers can now undertake experiments involvin
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES Sustainability adopt an ac
the College of Agricultural and Environmental Scie
College of Agricultural and Environmental Science