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Appendices to
Template A:
SNAP-Ed Narrative
for UC CalFresh FFY 2018
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Appendix 1 - Staff/Partner Trainings
UC CalFresh provides training opportunities to increase staff capacity and competency. Training objectives are
to increase knowledge and skills in program planning and delivery, integrating comprehensive nutrition
education and physical activity with PSE supports. Trainings are delivered in-person and through webinars and
self-paced training modules.
Professional Learning Communities or Communities of Practice continued in 2018. SLM of CA provided bi-
annual webinars for TAPs. PA Lead staff from each county participated with the UC CalFresh PA Manager in
bi-monthly web conferences to support their efforts and assist in developing PA support materials. Staff
implementing SHCP participated in periodic check-in webinars. A webinar was provided by content experts for
the Child Feeding Community of Practice group for staff who conduct family-centered or parent education.
The table below summarizes trainings provided by UC CalFresh State Office staff and trainings developed and
delivered in partnership with other SNAP-Ed SIAs and non-SNAP-Ed partners. Local trainings are also
conducted by UC CalFresh county programs.
Training Topic
Number of
Sessions
Attendance
UC
CalFresh
SNAP-Ed Funded Partners
Non-SNAP-Ed Funded Partners
Nutrition Education Trainings
LIA Pre-Forum Session: Creating Dynamic Learning Experiences for Adults 1/9/18 -
With CA SNAP-Ed Training and Support Section
1 20 39 1
(EFNEP)
UC ANR Statewide Conference - Nutrition Programs Panel Presentations 4/9/18
1 52 28
(EFNEP)
UC ANR Statewide Conference – Adult Learning and Learner-Centered Education 4/12/18
1 23 - 111
(UC ANR)
ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Training
11/16/17, 11/29/17, 4/13/18, 6/14/18, 7/18/18, 7/26/18
6 58 19
(EFNEP)
Smarter Lunchrooms Movement (SLM) Trainings With SLM of CA Collaborative Training Team
Smarter Lunchrooms Principles and Practices Workshop
Costa Mesa 10/12/17
San Bernardino 10/13/17
Long Beach 12/5/17
3 4 15 57
(Dairy Council, Schools etc.)
Smarter Lunchrooms Movement 201: Technical Advising Professionals Workshop 2/26/18
1 5 6 5
(Dairy Council)
Food Waste Study Training for Meadows HHK Students - Imperial County – 4/19/18
1 2 - ~10
(young people)
School Wellness Policy Trainings With California Local School Wellness Policy Collaborative and CA SNAP-Ed Training and Support Section
Three Steps to Wellness Policy Implementation Success Workshops: Sacramento, Redding, Oakland, Fresno, Riverside, Downey
2/14/18, 2/28/18, 3/6/18, 3/14/18, 3/20/18, 3/21/18
6 1 57 215
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Training Topic
Number of
Sessions
Attendance
UC
CalFresh
SNAP-Ed Funded Partners
Non-SNAP-Ed Funded Partners
Garden Trainings With CA SNAP-Ed Training and Support Section and UC Master Gardener Program
School and Community Garden Workshop –Sacramento 4/4-4/5/18
Exeter 4/17-18/18
Lawndale 5/1-5/2/18
3 24 33 14
Physical Activity (PA) Trainings
Maximize Community Active Living Opportunities Through Partnerships with Parks – LIA Forum PA Session 1/10/18
1 N/A +90
(UCCE, CDSS, CDA, CCC, CDPH)
N/A
CATCH PE (K-8) Training 2/27-3/1/18 1 26 5
(CDSS, CDPH) 0
CATCH Early Childhood (Preschool/K) Training Academy – Riverside 4/3-4/5/18
1 17 1
(CDPH) 0
Evaluation and PEARS Reporting Trainings
UC CalFresh Program Activity and Direct Education Surveys – Webinar for all UCCE County Programs - January 18, 2018
1 ~45 0 0
Overview – PEARS Indirect Activity Module Reporting – Webinar for all UCCE County Programs - March 20, 2018
1 ~77 0 0
Overview – PEARS Partnership and Coalitions Module Webinar - Webinar for all UCCE County Programs - August 21, 2018
1 ~98 0 0
PEARS: Office Hours
3/6/18, 4/4/18, 5/1/18, 6/5/18, 7/3/18,
8/7/18, 9/4/18
7 ~10 per webinar 0 0
Shaping Healthy Choices Program (SHCP) Trainings
Healthy Choices in Motion Training –
Oroville 11/1/17
Modesto 11/7/17
Davis 6/26/18
3 46 - -
Shaping Healthy Choices Program Focused Feedback Forum 6/27/18
1 29 - -
Regional Shaping Healthy Choices Refresher Trainings
Riverside 8/7/18
Fresno 8/9/18
Modesto 8/24/18
3 37 - -
Comprehensive Programming and Inquiry Education Training
Davis 9/11-9/12/18
Fresno 9/25-9/26/18
2 53 - -
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Training Topic
Number of
Sessions
Attendance
UC
CalFresh
SNAP-Ed Funded Partners
Non-SNAP-Ed Funded Partners
Youth Engagement Trainings Done in coordination with Public Health Institute (PHI), UCD Center for Regional Change (CRC), CA 4-H Program, and CA SNAP-Ed Training and Support Section
Southern CA YPAR Cohort Regional Kick-Off Gathering 11/9/17
1 6
Northern CA YPAR Cohort In-Person Regional Kick-Off Gathering 11/15/17
1 12
LIA Pre-Forum Session: Youth Engagement Workshop 1/9/18
1 32
Teens-as-Teachers Program Debrief 5/29/18 1 6
Teens-as-Teachers Training 6/11/18 1 39
YPAR Orientation 7/11/18 1 35
YPAR Implementation 7/12/18 1 34
Youth Leadership Cohort Training 9/11/18 1 18
Town Hall Webinars Note: Attendance numbers do not include webinar recordings accessed. Please note that actual number of attendees is likely to be higher than indicated below as many counties choose to view together using one log-in.
Programmatic and Fiscal Updates and Final Report Submission (October 17, 2017)
1 64 - -
Diving into Curriculum Fidelity: A Review of Definitions & Resources (November 14, 2017)
1 23 - -
Introduction to Food Waste and California’s Inaugural Food Waste Prevention Week (February 20. 2018)
1 49 26
(CCC, CDA, CDPH) 6
PEARS Indirect Activity Module Overview
(March 20, 2018) 1 77 - -
The UC ANR Nutrition, Family and Consumer Sciences (NFCS) Statewide Program: Pursuits in Program Integration Across UC ANR Programs (May 15, 2018)
1 46 - -
A Reflection on UC CalFresh and Welcome to the New Director (June 19, 2018)
1 95 - -
Moving from Serving Youth to Engaging Youth: Update on the UC CalFresh Youth Engagement Initiative
(July 17, 2018)
1 46 - 3
Fiscal Close Reminders & Curricula Updates
(August 21, 2018) 1 98 - -
Best Practices in Program Coordination: Dairy Council of California + UC CalFresh (September 18, 2018)
1 44 - 7
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Training Topic
Number of
Sessions
Attendance
UC
CalFresh
SNAP-Ed Funded Partners
Non-SNAP-Ed Funded Partners
Other Webinars Note: attendance numbers do not include webinar recordings accessed.
Nutrition Updates - developed and presented in coordination with UC Davis Nutrition Department:
3/6/18 Intermittent Fasting and Ketogenic Diet
6/5/18 ‘Superfoods’, Coffee and Other Drinks, Cleanses/Detox Diets
9/4/18 Dietary Supplements
3 72 267
25
(EFNEP, Dairy Council, UC Davis)
Youth Behavior Guidance and Classroom Management Training Follow-Up 4/24/18
1 13 7
(EFNEP)
UCCE Connects to You! Educator training for Pilot - 5/8/18
1 12 - 13
(EFNEP)
Child Feeding Community of Practice Webinar 6/21/18
1 44 1
(CDSS)
9 (EFNEP)
Adult Learning and Eating Smart Being Active Curriculum Training Follow-Up Webinars
8/30, 9/7, 9/14, 9/20/18
4 29 - 19
(EFNEP)
School Food: Too Good to Waste 3/27/18 1 14 6 157
(Dairy Council, Schools etc.)
PA Leadership Meeting
11/15/17, 1/17/18, 5/16/18, 7/18/18, 9/19/18 5 17
Shaping Healthy Choices Program Best Practices Check In Meetings
10/10/17, 11/14/17, 1/16/18, 3/13/18, 5/8/18
5 40
Teens-as-Teachers Cohort Kick-off 1 16
UC CalFresh Collective Youth Engagement Calls
10/13/17, 12/8/17, 4/13/18, 6/8/18, 8/10/18 5 96 --
5 (PHI, CRC, 4-H)
Peer-to-Peer / Teens as Teachers Youth Engagement Cohort Kick-Off Webinar – 10/20/17
1 14 1 1
YPAR Adult Ally Virtual Cohort Gathering #3
5/18/18 1 4 1
YPAR Cohort Zoom Meeting 8/24/18 1 6 1
Webinars developed and presented in coordination with CDPH SNAP-Ed training team:
Early Care and Education: Physical Activity Toolkit for Preschool-Aged Children
1 12 24 56
Self-Paced Online Training Modules
Developed in coordination with CA SNAP-Ed Statewide Training and Support Section:
A Taste of Success: Food Tasting and Recipe Demonstrations
5 modules
*launched September 2018
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Appendix 2 - UC CalFresh State Staff Conference Presentations
During FFY 2018, UC CalFresh State Office staff presented at multiple regional, state, and national
conferences highlighting UC CalFresh efforts. The table below summarizes the presentations.
(For LIA staff presentations please refer to individual county reports.)
Names of Presenters
Conference Name
Date Title of
Presentation Presentation
Type Brief Description of Presentation
Michele Byrnes, MaryAnn Mills,
Tammy McMurdo
UC Davis MPH Program SPH290
Seminar
November 29, 2017
UC CalFresh Program: Building
Capacity, Competency and
Sustainability
Presentation
An overview of SNAP-Ed and UC CalFresh as a State Agency, how we are preventing obesity in CA and opportunities for MPH students to get involved.
Tammy McMurdo, Lyn Brock, Mike Elfant, Maegan
Jorgenson
SNAP-Ed Local Implementing Agency Forum
2018
January 9, 2018
Off the Page & Into Action:
Dynamic SNAP-Ed Lessons that Inspire Behavior
Change
Pre-Forum Workshop
In SNAP-Ed, our goal is to inspire behavior change among our participants. Sometimes it can be challenging to keep our clients engaged in the lessons. This session will help you move from curriculum into action, focusing on the principles of adult learning and techniques for engaging your learners. You will review and discuss “real world” situations that arise when teaching lessons and practice techniques for dealing with these situations that can be applied when teaching lessons.
Michele Byrnes,
Betty Sun,
Tina Magakyan,
Kelly Fischer,
Reba Meigs
SNAP-Ed Local Implementing Agency Forum
2018
January 10, 2018
Maximize Community Active Living Opportunities
Through Partnerships with Parks!
PA Presentation
A 75-min presentation covering the following objectives:
1. A panel of subject matter experts will present best practice outcomes related to a successful park initiative. These initiatives have increased access to PA and enhanced active living for the SNAP-Ed population
2. Participants will group by counties and create one PSE and park strategy. This strategy will be based upon park locations in 4-5 SNAP-Ed eligible census tracts provided for each county by the CDPH Forum training leads. Participants will choose the appropriate partners to contact for collaboration
3. Participants will leave the session with a specific plan for moving forward to implement a park proposal for their county
Lyn Brock and Tammy McMurdo
2018 UC ANR Statewide
Conference April 18, 2018
Off the Page and Into Action!
Creating Dynamic Learning
Experiences for Adults
Interactive Workshop/
Presentation
An interactive workshop for those who teach or train adult participants, staff, or volunteers. This session provided tools to engage learners more effectively.
The 90 minute presentation covered the following learning objectives:
1. Participants will have the ability to explain the principles of adult learning
2. Participants will be able to identify at least two strategies to make their lessons/trainings more engaging
3. Participants will be able to identify at least two facilitation techniques appropriate for adult learners.
MaryAnn Mills
Smarter Lunchrooms Movement Symposium
May 12, 2018
The Benefits of Creating a Smarter
Lunchrooms State
Collaborative
Presentation
An overview of the Smarter Lunchrooms Movement of California Collaborative (SLM of CA) and the benefits of state-level collaboration. Attendees learned about the success of the SLM of CA collaborative, and how to start a collaborative in their respective states.
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Appendix 3 - Curriculum Development/Adaptation
During FFY 2018, two University of California developed adult curriculum were in the processes of being
updated. The Plan, Shop, Save and Cook Curriculum was updated to align with the 2015-2020 Dietary
Guidelines for Americans and the long awaited adoption of the new Nutrition Facts Panel. The Fresh from the
Garden curriculum is currently under revision. Revisions to this curriculum will include alignment with the
Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020, inclusion of the MyPlate Food Guidance system, and updating of
activities to make them more learner-centered and interactive.
Appendix 4 - Partnership Activities
UC CalFresh State Office made it a priority to strengthen and generate new partnerships to expand participant
reach, leverage resources, further PSE efforts, and strengthened the comprehensive programming provided in
counties. Some key partnerships in FFY 2018 are described below.
Name of Partnership Description of the Joint Accomplishments or Outcomes From the Partnership
Activities
CATCH Global Foundation
(CGF)
Work with the CGF has allowed for improved coordination and awareness of CATCH
trainings being offered in California. David Ginsburg, previous UC CalFresh Director,
served on the CGF Board of Advisors for approximately two years. Staff from CGF
contacted Michele Byrnes to share what trainings the CATCH team will be offering in
California. This resulted in improved coordination of local school-based trainings and
prevented duplication of efforts and resources. The coordination with the CGF has
also aided their material and supply firm, FlagHouse, with new inventory developed
in collaboration with UC CalFresh, such as a MyPlate parachute. The MyPlate
parachute is now available at Flaghouse.com offering a support tool to physical
activity and nutrition programs on a global scale. During Spring 2017, Michele Byrnes
was invited to present on a national CGF webinar which has since led to collaboration
with other organizations utilizing CATCH such as the Jewish Community Center
Association. In addition, CGF certified 4 UC CalFresh regional CATCH PE
Community Master Trainers in order to sustain CATCH programming throughout
California and provide greater opportunity to expand the program into more SNAP-
Ed schools. Other accomplishments include:
43 total UC CalFresh staff trained in CATCH during FFY 2018 – 26 staff in
CATCH PE (K-8th grade) and 17 in CATCH ECE (Pre/K).
CATCH was delivered as direct education at 106 sites.
21 counties at 123 sites reported using CATCH as a PSE approach.
Developed, pilot tested and rolled out 3 CATCH Pacing Guides for the following
grade categories: ECE, K-2, and 3-5. The pacing guides were developed for
classroom teachers to feel more confident, follow curriculum fidelity and reduce
prep time when implementing the curriculum.
Developed and rolled out the UC CalFresh CATCH Lesson Observation Tool
statewide to assess the delivery of CATCH lessons and identify useful feedback
for educators and extenders. After multiple requests, this tool is now available to
all CA SNAP-Ed LIAs who are using CATCH.
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Name of Partnership Description of the Joint Accomplishments or Outcomes From the Partnership
Activities
Smarter Lunchrooms
Movement of California
Collaborative (SLM of CA)
The SLM of CA has been very successful in creating greater awareness and a
foundation for policy, systems, and environmental approaches in the schools served
by UC CalFresh and both SNAP-Ed and non-funded partners. This includes
coordination, communication, program development, training, and technical
assistance with the SLM partners. During FFY 2018, the SLM of CA accomplished
the following:
Collaborated with the Smarter Lunchrooms Movement National Office to develop
national support materials.
Developed a new training program, which allows for more control at the local
level. Implementation of the new training program will begin in FFY 2019.
Delivered two webinars and four coordinated, in-person trainings
Statewide utilization of the new, 60-point SLM Scorecard for assessing school
cafeterias.
Development of a new Technical Advising Professional Toolkit (TAP Toolkit) to
guide TAP through the process of providing technical assistance to schools
Completed a total of 148 scorecards at 115 schools during the 2017-2018 school
year.
Assisted with summary and analysis of SLM score card data for the SLM partners
(Dairy Council of California and California Department of Education)
California Local School
Wellness Policy Collaborative
(CA LSWP)
The CA LSWP seeks to build broad support for local school wellness policy
implementation among schools, after school programs, health departments, elected
officials, and community stakeholders. Additionally, the collaborative provides
assistance to districts in strengthening their policies, skills, and commitment to
implement local priorities and monitor adopted local school wellness policies.
Approximately 10 state and local agencies participate in the collaborative. During FFY
2018, the CA LSWP achieved the following:
Delivered seven coordinated, in-person trainings throughout the state
Developed of a variety of materials to support the development, implementation,
and monitoring of school wellness policy.
Began the process of developing a statewide toolkit for community partners to
provide technical assistance and support to schools to meet minimum Local
School Wellness Policy requirements.
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Name of Partnership Description of the Joint Accomplishments or Outcomes From the Partnership
Activities
California Early Childhood
Education Partnership
UC CalFresh continued to participate as a member of the California Early Childhood
Education Partnership group, which is a collaboration between state-level agencies
dealing with early childhood education. Participation in this group allowed UC
CalFresh to stay up-to-date on activities that its partners were conducting in ECE
sites and helped to make connections between agencies to further our efforts. Other
agencies participating in this workgroup include the Women, Infants and Children
Supplemental Nutrition Program (WIC), the Nutrition Education and Obesity
Prevention Branch (NEOPB) of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH),
First 5 California, California Department of Social Services, Emergency Medical
Services Authority, and the California Department of Education. Meetings were put
on hold in early FFY 2018 until funding was approved from a new ECE grant awarded
to CDPH.
Center for Nutrition in Schools
(CNS)
The funded collaboration between UC CalFresh and the Center for Nutrition in
Schools continues with the implementation of the Shaping Healthy Choices
Program. Support provided to UC CalFresh Counties implementing the program
includes training on delivery of the program, sharing of best practices among
educators, and providing of technical assistance relating to program delivery.
In addition, CNS researchers collaborated with UC CalFresh, UCANR, and UC Davis
Department of Nutrition to offer the UC Davis Department of Nutrition Research
Update. This symposium gave UC Cooperative Extension Nutrition Advisors the
chance to hear the latest nutrition research being conducting by Department of
Nutrition faculty.
Additional partnership activities include: a collaboration between the UCCE Elkus
Ranch Environmental Education Center, UCCE San Mateo, UCANR, and the CNS
to pilot an outdoor education experience focused on nutrition through the lens of
history; a partnership with the Butte County Cluster and Marysville Joint Unified
School District to offer short workshops for teachers within the district who wanted to
learn more about the three SHCP curricula; and collaboration between UC CalFresh
and CNS to develop a definition for comprehensive programming in schools for UC
CalFresh counties.
Other State and Territory
SNAP-Ed-Funded Programs
Sharing of Plan, Shop, Save and Cook Curriculum - Through collaboration of SNAP-
Ed Programs within the U.S. Territory of Guam, Washington, and Oregon, UC
CalFresh continued to expand the use of the of the Plan, Shop, Save and Cook
curriculum. Technical assistance and support included activities such as training of
educators on curriculum use and discussions with state-level staff on maintaining
curriculum fidelity when using this curriculum. For all programs, UC CalFresh
provided direction on obtaining and utilizing the needed educational materials and
evaluation tools for program delivery.
At the end of FFY 2018, Iowa State SNAP-Ed reached out on adopting the use of
PSSC with their SNAP-Ed program. UC CalFresh is currently discussing the use of
this curriculum with Iowa State.
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Name of Partnership Description of the Joint Accomplishments or Outcomes From the Partnership
Activities
SIA Coordination
Projects/Workgroups
During FFY 2018, UC CalFresh participated in multiple state-level coordinated
projects/workgroups with other SNAP-Ed State Implementing Agencies. These
projects/workgroups helped to better coordinate SNAP-Ed programing within
California. These workgroups/ projects include SNAP-Ed Evaluation, SIA Curriculum
Workgroup, Strategic Planning, Integrated Work Plan (IWP) Revision, LIA Forum
Planning Taskforce, and Training Coordination Workgroups. Some of the capacity
building activities that took place during FFY 2018 included:
Revised the IWP template and developed LIAs and SIA guides that assist LIAs
with revisions of IWP
Development, facilitation, and delivery of two coordinated LIA Forum
presentations (see conference presentations table for listing of presentations)
SIA training coordination around priority areas including school wellness, PA and
gardening
UC CalFresh staff served as Subject Matter Experts working on the development
of SNAP-Ed Basics - self-paced online training for onboarding new LIA staff. UC
CalFresh staff helped to develop content for both Fiscal/Administration and
Program subject areas. Development is ongoing as of the end of FFY 2018.
UC CalFresh staff continued to co-led the SIA Curriculum workgroup. During FFY
2018, this workgroup maintained and updated the current version of the California
SNAP-Ed Integrated Curriculum List as well as tailored down this list for the
upcoming FFY 2020-2022 IWP. The workgroup also provided guidance both
statewide and to local programs on curriculum fidelity.
PEARS Program Advisory
Committee and CA SNAP-Ed
SIA Evaluation Workgroup
During FFY 2018, UC CalFresh staff participated in two partnership groups that
helped to further strengthen PEARS and SIA/LIA capacity to use this new reporting
system. Specific accomplishments contributed by UC CalFresh staff included:
Participate in the PEARS national Program Advisory Committee (PAC) and
contribute specific suggestions such as for the algorithm to estimate unduplicated
reach for Item 5 of the FNS EARS form.
Provide recommendations and evidence to FNS regarding short duration direct
education sessions and coordinate with Kansas State University (KSU) so FNS
guidance could be incorporated into PEARS.
UC CalFresh was the only CA SIA to pilot the PEARS survey functionality and
staff provided considerable input on various “glitches” and areas for improvement.
Provided updated school demographics for all SNAP-Ed eligible schools in CA in
the form needed by KSU to allow for auto-calculation of school demographics.
Led development of and coordinated SIA input into Tip Sheet for Partnership and
Coalition reporting to assist LIAs with this new module.
Compiled a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document with 75 questions from
UC CalFresh LIAs about PEARS reporting with responses. Shared with CDSS
and their evaluation consultants assisting with PEARS.
Provided to CDSS and their evaluation consultants all UC CalFresh developed
training materials and reporting aids.
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Name of Partnership Description of the Joint Accomplishments or Outcomes From the Partnership
Activities
Expanded Food and Nutrition
Education Program
(EFNEP)
During FFY 2018, UC CalFresh and EFNEP State Offices partnered to develop and
deliver trainings for nutrition program staff and program managers and supervisors.
Both programs are delivered locally through the University of California Cooperative
Extension. EFNEP and UC CalFresh frequently partner at the local level by layering
services to provide greater impact within the community. The two programs also
collaborate on special projects such as pilot testing of new curriculum such as the
UCCE Connects to You! Curriculum.
Youth Engagement
Collaborative
UC CalFresh has partnered with UC ANR’s 4-H program, the Public Health Institute
(PHI) and UC Davis Center for Regional Change (CRC) on our youth engagement
initiative. This funded partnership aims to support UC CalFresh local implementing
agencies in moving from serving and educating SNAP-Ed eligible youth -- to
engaging and enlisting young people as leaders in the delivery of direct nutrition
education efforts and youth-led participatory action research (Y-PAR). This initiative
also offers youth leaders service-learning credit and career exploration pathways.
Garden Training Team
UC CalFresh participates on the School and Community Garden SNAP-Ed training
team. In FFY 2018, the SNAP-Ed training team delivered three trainings throughout
the state reaching approximately 70 staff from local implementing agencies.
UC CalFresh subcontracted with the Butte County Master Gardener program to
develop the training curriculum for Day 1. The curriculum focused on developing
basic garden knowledge and skills for planning and implementing fruitful and
sustainable gardens. The UC CalFresh program collaborated with CDPH to develop
the training content for Day 2 that focused on garden sustainability and garden
integration in SNAP-Ed programming.
The trainings were well received, and participants had positive feedback to share
including the following quote:
“I enjoyed the hands-on portion of this training most, as someone with
very little gardening experience it was helpful to learn in the garden as
I feel this is something that I can take back and actually apply
because I now have hands on experience.”
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Appendix 5 - Case Studies
UC Delivers documents how UC ANR's research and extension programs make a difference in the lives of
Californians by providing science-based solutions to critical issues. The audiences for these stories
include the public, internal, and external stakeholders who contribute time and resources, key decision makers,
and other elected officials. UC CalFresh is a regular contributor to this online publication. Three UC Delivers
articles published during FFY 2018 are highlighted as case studies in this report.
UC CalFresh’s Youth Engagement Initiative builds tomorrow’s leaders
The Issue
Youth live, play, eat, shop, and learn in their communities but are rarely included
in decision-making processes that directly impact their health and nutrition.
Engaging and building the capabilities of youth as leaders is an important step
toward effective policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) changes. Three
counties in California—El Dorado, San Mateo, and Imperial—initiated pilot Youth
Participatory Action Research (YPAR) projects during the 2016-2017 school
year. All school sites are located in rural regions that face similar issues, such as
lack of access to healthy foods, no walkability, and geographic isolation from the
rest of the county. As a result, these communities have high rates of obesity, low
physical activity, and poor nutrient intake.
What Has ANR Done?
UC CalFresh’s Youth Engagement Initiative, launched in 2016, involves youth in
promoting healthy nutrition and physical activity. YPAR engages young people
in research and action that builds their skills and fosters strong communities and
institutions. Each county team pursued a unique strategy based on youth
interests and opportunities. In El Dorado County, a Photovoice and in-school
YPAR project with Georgetown Elementary School sixth graders aimed to
improve nutrition by purchasing a healthy vending machine. In Imperial County,
an after-school YPAR project at Meadows Union Elementary School focused on
expanding physical activity opportunities for 6th-8th graders. In San Mateo County, an in-school YPAR project with
Pescadero High School students worked to improve the school meals program and communication between students and
district administrators. UC CalFresh partnered with the UC Davis Center for Regional Change and the Public Health Institute
Center for Wellness and Nutrition to provide ongoing technical assistance and program documentation. Support included
in-person trainings, one-on-one coaching, and resources to assist youth to use mapping tools and data to identify needs
and build their cases for PSE changes.
The Payoff: Youth gain leadership skills to advocate for healthier communities
Through UC CalFresh’s Youth Engagement Initiative, the counties combined direct nutrition education with PSE change,
built and leveraged local partnerships, empowered young people to take on leadership for youth health, and helped youth
develop research and presentation skills. In San Mateo County, students surveyed their peers and advocated to add
smoothies to the lunch menus. After presentations to school and district officials, their peers, and attendees at the Childhood
Obesity Conference, their recommendations were implemented in May 2017. In Imperial County, students met after school
and mapped out their school resources, surveyed their peers, and analyzed physical fitness and obesity data for the school
to advocate for new physical activity equipment and approval of a playground stencil project. After presentations to school
and district officials as well as their peers, their recommendations were approved. In El Dorado County, students researched
options for purchasing a healthy vending machine. They presented their findings to the principal, food services staff,
teachers, and their peers. This project will continue with a new cohort of youth next year.
To read more about UC CalFresh’s Youth Engagement Initiative YPAR projects, see "Moving from Serving Youth to
Engaging Youth"
YPAR projects in different counties.
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UC CalFresh Kings County engages students, teachers, and parents to make healthful choices
The Issue
One of the main avenues that schools can use to positively affect health
is empowering students, teachers, and parents with nutrition
knowledge and skills while providing opportunities for physical activity.
However, poor eating habits and lack of exercise are major concerns
among youth and adult populations in Kings County. Lack of knowledge
and skills to make healthy food choices compounds the issue.
Additionally, according to the SNAP-Ed work plan for the County, of the
65 schools located in the county, 83% are SNAP-Ed eligible (> 50% of
students are eligible for free or reduced-priced meals, FRPM,
enrollment) and almost 68% of students are eligible for FRPM. Powered
with this knowledge, key community stakeholders came together to
create nutrition awareness and physical activity opportunities in schools
where a high percentage of students participate in FRPM programs.
What Has ANR Done?
The UC CalFresh Nutrition Education Program and the Hanford
Elementary School District READY Program have been collaborating
for over four years. Nutrition education has been an important
component of the program for students, teachers, and parents. During FFY 2017, nutrition educators mentored student
tutors and provided technical assistance for teachers to teach nutrition and physical activity lessons, including, a “Yummy
Curriculum-Serving Up MyPlate”, “Eat Fit”, “Choose Health, Food, Fun and Fitness”, and “CATCH”. After school tutors
created a Chef’s Club where students make a healthy meal or snack and do taste tests. As part of the collaboration, the
district office schedule after school visits for the entire school year. Each class participates in nutrition classes with the UC
team twice a year and students have come to recognize the UC CalFresh nutrition educators, referring to them as “healthy
ladies" and "nutrition ladies.” Additionally, nutrition educators engaged youth to create murals and nutrition corners and
implemented series-based nutrition classes and mini-workshops for parents. During the remainder of the year, the tutors
continued nutrition lessons using evidence-based curricula.
The Payoff: UC CalFresh in Kings County reached 818 students, 9 school sites, and 113 teachers
Approximately, 818 students are enrolled and reached through the READY After School program in partnership with the UC
CalFresh nutrition program. Nine school sites have adopted the tutoring model and Smarter Lunchrooms Movement. One
hundred thirteen teachers are enrolled to implement
nutrition lessons in the classroom. Teachers at one
site have aligned nutrition lessons with common
core standards for English Language Arts and
Health Education. The READY After School
Program and its partners have received recognition
for nutrition education efforts by the California
Department of Education. The effective partnership
and program have also led to changes to the School
Wellness Policy in the school district to improve
healthy eating.
Junior Chefs of UC CalFresh Kings County!
Clientele Testimonial:
“In the READY after school program, our students are eager
for their next visit from our “Nutrition Ladies” and often ask
weeks in advance when their next lesson will be. The news
that a Chefs Club was going to take place caused mass
hysteria and…the first full club was Chefs Club"
- Lead Tutor
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Shaping Healthy Choices Program Initiated in Riverside
The Issue
The UC Davis’ Center for Nutrition in Schools has
created and research-tested the Shaping Healthy
Choices Program (SHCP) since 2012. This
evidence-based program is a multi-component,
school-based intervention addressing the complex
issue of behavior change and childhood obesity. In
2016, about 48% of teens in Riverside County were
designated obese (highest 5th percentile) and 11%
overweight (www.ask.chis.ucla.edu). Recognizing
this issue, the UC CalFresh Nutrition Education
Program in Riverside County partnered with two
school districts to implement the Shaping Healthy
Choices Program.
What Has ANR Done?
To launch this project in 2016-2017, Riverside UC CalFresh was able to obtain additional funds to hire a nutrition educator
and received the commitment to participate from two schools: Loma Vista Middle School in Alvord Unified and Nicolet Middle
School in Banning Unified. UC CalFresh State Office funded travel for two school teachers to SHCP training in Davis. UC
CalFresh Educators teamed up with the teachers to implement weekly lessons from the Discovering Healthy Choices
Curriculum and led the students in gardening activities where they planted a cultural garden and harvested vegetables. In
addition, the students participated in ‘Cooking Up Healthy Choices’ activities which include five cooking demonstrations
throughout the year. The UC CalFresh educators were also active in the School Wellness Committee and helped plan
school health fair events that involved family and community partnerships. The SHCP Team at UC Davis provided support
throughout and conducted program assessment.
The Payoff: The new program led to a new school garden, increased nutrition knowledge, and
enhanced partnerships
The Shaping Healthy Choices Program strengthened UC
CalFresh’s partnership with these two schools. The project initiated
a new school garden at Nicolet and brought in a UCCE Master
Gardener to work with the students. At both schools, the program
was implemented during PE class. Nutrition knowledge was
assessed pre and post-implementation using a 35-item
questionnaire. A total of 66 students completed a pre-assessment
and 62 completed a post-assessment. A statistically significant
increase in nutrition knowledge was observed from pre-
implementation (18.91 ± 4.3 out of 35 total score) to post-
implementation (21.13 ± 5.4; p = 0.011).
Other 2018 UC Delivers publications can be found at the following links:
Integrated youth, families, and communities programming increases health and wellness
Teens develop as leaders by mentoring children in school garden program
UC CalFresh and 4-H Partner to Develop a Generation of Student Chefs
UC CalFresh Imperial County Empowering Youth as Leaders
Students planted a cultural garden for Shaping Healthy Choices Program
Clientele Testimonial:
"I like that we got to learn many things about
food, and healthy choices. And we even got
to plant a garden...and (learned) about what
is planted in different parts of the world."
- Ivy Q.
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Appendix 6 - Participant Feedback and Successes
In FFY 2018, UC CalFresh county offices submitted 620 Adult Participant Feedback quotes citing successes.
Listed below are the top six adult/family-centered curricula receiving participant feedback:
Curriculum Name Quotes
Received
Plan Shop Save Cook 314
Eat Healthy, Be Active Community Workshops 150
Eat Smart, Live Strong 86
Eating Smart Being Active 34
Healthy Happy Families 18
Fresh from the Garden 9
Select Participant Quotes:
Images Source: Pixabay, Public Domain
“I learned how to plan, balance meals for my
family, make better decisions when buying my
food, and how to save more money.”
-PSSC, Central Valley Opportunity Center, Fresno County
“This has teach me that I need to learn how
to eat healthy and cook healthy, so my
family could have a better long lasting life.”
-Eat Healthy, Be Active Community Workshops,
Madera Career Club, Madera County
“It has taught me to read labels more. I have
changed my eating habits and cut out soda. I
am diabetic and have to watch my sugar level.
It was very informative.”
-Eat Smart, Live Strong, Peralta Village, Alameda County
“It has helped me better plan out healthier meals
and snacks. Has motivated me to allow my children
to participate in daily activities such as exercise and
meal planning. Has taught me more about labels
and to better understand the thing I am putting in
our bodies, as well as awesome kid friendly recipes
that they love!”
-Eating Smart, Being Active, Jobs 2000, Fresno County
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Appendix 7 - Journal Publications
Conferences/
Posters/Webinars
Journal & Other
Publications
UC ANR
Blogs
County
Blogs Media
TOTAL 67 15 10 29 58
Local Conferences
Alvord, M. (2018, April 16). RISE program in Trinity County to the Youth Engagement. Presented at the UC ANR
Statewide Conference, Ontario, CA.
Brian, K., & Horowitz, M. (2018, March 2-3). 4-H Cooking Project Ideas. Presented at the Western Region 4-H
Leaders’ Forum, San Diego, CA.
Brian, K., Espinoza, D., & Horowitz, M. (2018, April 10). Infusing Your Life with Habits to Boost Productivity. Presented
at the UC ANR Statewide Conference, Ontario, CA.
Carlos, C. (2018, February 5). Overview of SLM (including the 6 Principles of SLM). Presented at the Alvord Unified
District Wellness Committee meeting/Alliance for a Healthier Generation Workshop, Riverside, CA.
Carlos, C. (2018, May 16). Wellness Committee Report and Rethink Your Drink. Presented at the School Site
Council/Wellness Committee meeting, Banning, CA.
Coker, L. (2018, January 9). Interesting ways to promote your SNAP-Ed classes. Presented at the California SNAP-Ed
LIA Pre-Forum, Sacramento, CA.
Gonzales, L. (2018, January). UC CalFresh & 4-H Cooking Academy TAT. Presented at the California SNAP-Ed LIA
Pre-Forum, Sacramento, CA.
Hartmann, J. (2018, February 5). University of California Nutrition Education Program. Presented at the Tehama
County Community Food Alliance Meeting, Red Bluff, CA.
Hartmann, J., & Coker, L. (2018, June 18). University of California Nutrition Education Program. Presented at the
Chinese Agriculture Extension Alliance Delegates meeting, Redding, CA.
Horowitz, M. (2018, April). Healthy Camp Checklist. Presented at the UC Camping Conference.
Horowitz, M. (2018, April). Mindfulness at Camp. Presented at the UC Camping Conference.
Horowitz, M., & Asch, A. (2018, February). The impact of cooking in UC CalFresh / 4-H Afterschool programs.
Presented at the UC Davis Nutrition Updates Training, Davis, CA.
Horowitz, M., Brian, K., & Horowitz, E. (2018, March). Creative Cooking projects. Integrating 4-H and SNAP-Ed
programs. Presented at the 4-H Western Region Leaders Forum, San Diego, CA.
Imperial County. (2018). Youth Engagement Strategies, Tools and Resources. Presented at the California SNAP-Ed
LIA Pre-Forum, Sacramento, CA.
Imperial County. (2018, January). Getting the word out – Interesting ways to promote your SNAP-Ed Classes.
Presented at the California SNAP-Ed LIA Pre-Forum, Sacramento, CA.
Liversage, R., Carlos, C., & Toohey, A. (2018, August 6). Overview of Districtwide Student Wellness Efforts. Presented
at the Banning Unified School District Employee Wellness meeting, Banning, CA.
Munyan, M., Tabarez, P., & Sandoval, E. (2018, May 3). Inspiring Healthy Communities – Empowering Youth as
Leaders. Presented at the Best of Out-of-School Time (BOOST) Conference, Palm Springs, CA.
Neelon, M., & Go, C. (2018, April). Project 4-H2O: A Nutrition and 4-H Approach To Why We Should Sustain Water
Resources In California. Presented at the UC ANR Statewide Conference, Ontario, CA.
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Powers, W., Bell, M., Lagrimini, M., & Hartmann, J. (2018, June 23). Overview of the Shasta Cluster Program.
Presented at the ANR Statewide Leadership Team Meeting.
Remley, D., Buys, D., Horowitz, M., Prevadel, S., Reicks, M., Cronk, L., . . . Warren, T. (2017, October). Extension's
Role in Chronic Disease Prevention and Management In the Next 100 Years: A View from Agents/ Educators,
Faculty/ Specialists, and Administrators. Presented at the National Extension Association for Family and
Consumer Sciences Conference, Omaha, NE.
Slattery, C. (2018, February). Nutrition, Gardening, and Physical Activity Integration into Special Education
Classrooms. Presented at the 2018 Nutrition Update, Davis, CA.
Srivastava, D. (2018, September 14). The Art & Science of Needs Assessment. Presented at the Conducting a Needs
Assessment Training, Kearney Research and Extension Center, Parlier, CA.
Srivastava, D., Kok, C., & de Guzman, M. (2018, February 23). Exploring Extension: Non Traditional Careers in
Academia. Presented at the Society for Cross Cultural Research, Las Vegas, NV.
Srivastava, D., Mknelly, B., & Keihner, A. (2018, February 24). Empowering limited-resource families with food
resource management knowledge and skills: Why it matters? Paper presented at the Society for Cross
Cultural Research, Las Vegas, NV.
Vincelli, C. (2018, September 20). What's For Lunch? Collaboration between UC CalFresh and Redding School District
Food Service. Presented at the SNAP-Ed Promising Practice Exchange Roundtable, Redding, CA.
Abstracts and Posters
Birtwhistle, G., & Skillman, W. (2018). Step It Up: Tuolumne County Schools Walking Competition. Poster presented at
the California SNAP-Ed LIA Forum, Sacramento, CA.
https://ucanr.edu/filevault/fileview.cfm?filenum=62014&password=NPQTST
Birtwhistle, G., & Skillman, W. (2018). Step It Up: Tuolumne County Schools Walking Competition. Poster presented at
the UC ANR Statewide Conference, Ontario, CA.
https://ucanr.edu/filevault/fileview.cfm?filenum=62014&password=NPQTST
Brian, K., Carter, R., Yarwood, C., Fisch, M., Weeks, D., & Campbell, L. (2018). Expanding SNAP-Ed Opportunities
through Relationship Building. Poster presented at the California SNAP-Ed LIA Forum, Sacramento, CA.
https://ucanr.edu/filevault/fileview.cfm?filenum=62007&password=ORAAKI
Carter, R., & Brian, K. (2018). Comprehensive Programming: Successes at Kaseberg Elementary. Poster presented at
the California SNAP-Ed LIA Forum, Sacramento, CA.
https://ucanr.edu/filevault/fileview.cfm?filenum=62008&password=JEJTKQ
Fetter, D. S., Jones, A. M., Slattery, C. L., Chapman, J., Pressman, J. M., Gerdes, M., . . . Scherr, R. E. (2018).
Healthy Choices in Motion Increases Physical Activity Knowledge in Butte County. Poster presented at the UC
ANR Statewide Conference, Ontario, CA. https://ucanr.edu/sites/statewideconference2018/files/287423.pdf
Ganthavorn, C., Carlos, C., Palacios-Sanchez, I., & Ogosi, N. (2018). TWIGS Curriculum Showcase. Poster presented
at the California Agriculture in the Classroom Conference, Palm Springs, CA.
Ganthavorn, C., Sandoval, E., MkNelly, B., Keikner, A., Mills, M., & English, D. (2018). Smarter Lunchrooms
Movement in Coachella Valley. Poster presented at the California SNAP-Ed LIA Forum, Sacramento, CA.
https://ucanr.edu/filevault/fileview.cfm?filenum=62015&password=BCLMRP
Gerdes, M. A., Jones, A. M., Linnell, J. D., Bergman, J. J., Slattery, C., Ginsburg, D. C., . . . Zidenberg-Cherr, S.
(2018). Progression through Partnership: Adaptation of the Shaping Healthy Choices Program through
Partnership with UC CalFresh. Poster presented at the American Society for Nutrition Conference, Boston,
MA. https://ucanr.edu/filevault/fileview.cfm?filenum=62011&password=ZAIYGC
Gerdes, M. A., Jones, A. M., Linnell, J. D., Bergman, J. J., Slattery, C., Ginsburg, D. C., . . . Zidenberg-Cherr, S.
(2018). Progression through Partnership: Adaptation of the Shaping Healthy Choices Program through
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Partnership with UC CalFresh. Poster presented at the UC Davis Department of Nutrition Research Update,
Davis, CA. https://ucanr.edu/filevault/fileview.cfm?filenum=62011&password=ZAIYGC
Gerdes, M. A., Jones, A. M., Linnell, J. D., Bergman, J. J., Slattery, C., Ginsburg, D. C., . . . Zidenberg-Cherr, S.
(2018). Progression through Partnership: Adaptation of the Shaping Healthy Choices Program through
Partnership with UC CalFresh. Poster presented at the UC ANR Statewide Conference, Ontario, CA.
https://ucanr.edu/filevault/fileview.cfm?filenum=62011&password=ZAIYGC
Horowitz, M., & Asch, A. (2018). The Impact of Cooking in a UC CalFresh (SNAP-Ed) / 4-H Afterschool Program.
Poster presented at the UC ANR Statewide Conference, Ontario, CA.
https://ucanr.edu/sites/statewideconference2018/files/282764.pdf
Horowitz, M., Iaccopucci, A., Espinoza, D., & Brian, K. (2018). Healthy Living: A Foundation for Success. Poster
presented at the UC ANR Statewide Conference, Ontario, CA.
https://ucanr.edu/sites/statewideconference2018/files/282772.pdf
Iaccopucci, A. M., Lewis, K. M., Horowitz, M., Asch, A., Gonazales, L., Elridge, D., . . . Fontana, C. D. (2018).
Teenagers-as-Teachers: A Statewide Collaborative Project Between UC 4 - H, UC CalFresh, and EFNEP.
Poster presented at the UC ANR Statewide Conference, Ontario, CA.
https://ucanr.edu/sites/statewideconference2018/files/282683.pdf
Iaccopucci, A., Worker, S., Horowitz, M., & Bird, M. (2018). Sociopolitical Context and Agency in Adolescence.
speaking on the topic of Exploring What Teens Describe as Their Contributions in Teenagers-as-Teachers
Programs. Poster presented at the American Educational Research Association Conference, New York City,
NY.
Johnson, K., Skillman, W., & Birtwhistle, G. (2018). Ready to Change: An Integrated Approach to Nutrition Education &
Food Access in a Behavioral Health Setting. Poster presented at the UC ANR Statewide Conference, Ontario,
CA. https://ucanr.edu/filevault/fileview.cfm?filenum=62013&password=KLEDMQ
Klisch, S., & Soule, K. (2017). A Case Study in Moving Beyond the Nutrition and Youth Development Silos. Poster
presented at the Society of Public Health Educators.
Macias, K., Schultz-Sharp, K., & Morales, E. (2018). Smarter Lunchrooms Movement: A District-Wide Approach.
Poster presented at the California SNAP-Ed LIA Forum, Sacramento, CA.
Macias, K., Schultz-Sharp, K., & Morales, E. (2018). Smarter Lunchrooms Movement: A District-Wide Approach.
Poster presented at the UC ANR Statewide Conference, Ontario, CA.
San Joaquin County Public Health Services NEOP, Catholic Charities, & UCCE UC CalFresh NEP. (2018). Partnering
to Advance the Community Healthy Improvement Plan (CHIP). Poster presented at the UC ANR Statewide
Conference, Ontario, CA. https://ucanr.edu/sites/statewideconference2018/files/282717.pdf
San Joaquin County Public Health Services NEOP, Catholic Charities, & UCCE UC CalFresh NEP. (2018). Partnering
to Advance the Community Healthy Improvement Plan (CHIP). Poster presented at the California SNAP-Ed
LIA Forum, Sacramento, CA. https://ucanr.edu/sites/statewideconference2018/files/282717.pdf
Slattery, C. L., Jones, A., & Scherr, R. E. (2018). Professional Development Increases Educator Confidence to Teach
Nutrition. Poster presented at the California SNAP-Ed LIA Forum, Sacramento, CA.
https://custom.cvent.com/C506006261F8428CB7CCB91AAA9A05B4/files/54af430e4a1b43bb9a2d632fa11c3
37e.pdf
Slattery, C. L., Lawry-Hall, S., Pressman, J., Murrey, S., Vang, M., & Bishop, T. (2018). UC CalFresh and 4-H Partner
to Serve up an Intensive Hands on Course of Study to Develop a Generation of Student Chefs. Poster
presented at the UC ANR Statewide Conference, Ontario, CA.
https://ucanr.edu/sites/statewideconference2018/files/287422.pdf
Slattery, C. L., Palmer, R., Lawry-Hall, S., Falk, A., & Pressman, J. (2018). Leveraging the Expertise of UC
Cooperative Extension to Increase Youth Knowledge of Agriculture and Local Commodities. Poster presented
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at the UC ANR Statewide Conference, Ontario, CA.
https://ucanr.edu/sites/statewideconference2018/files/287424.pdf
Slattery, C. L., Pressman, J. M., Lawry-Hall, S., Rodriguez, S. C., & Yang, T. (2018). Farmworker Institute of Education
& Leadership Development Partners with EFNEP to Provide Participants GED Credit. Poster presented at the
UC ANR Statewide Conference, Ontario, CA.
https://ucanr.edu/sites/statewideconference2018/files/287425.pdf
Soule, K. E., & Klisch, S. (2018). Engaging Youth in Nutrition Education. Poster presented at the National Child
Nutrition Conference Program, San Antonio, Texas.
https://ucanr.edu/filevault/fileview.cfm?filenum=62010&password=FZKJQT
Srivastava, D. (2018). Nutrition Education Approaches and Strategies that Promote Healthy Eating and Active Living in
Tulare and Kings Counties. Poster presented at the UC Davis Nutrition Update Conference, Davis, CA.
https://ucanr.edu/filevault/fileview.cfm?filenum=61955&password=XWRDJU
Srivastava, D., & Lopez, M. (2018). EFNEP Families Adopting Healthy Choices in Tulare County. Poster presented at
the UC ANR Statewide Conference, Ontario, CA. https://ucanr.edu/filevault/temp/D605CC73-BBE6-4E8A-
1A5178BAAFA36445-61958.pdf
Srivastava, D., & MkNelly, B. (2018). UC CalFresh Nutrition Education Program Empowering Low-Income Families
with Knowledge and Skills About Food Resource Management. Abstract presented at the Society for Nutrition
Education Behavior Conference, Minneapolis, MN. https://www.jneb.org/article/S1499-4046(18)30424-
X/fulltext
Srivastava, D., Lafferty, S., Cuendett, D., & Spicer, T. (2018). Ready to Make a Change! Empowering School
Students, Teachers, and Families to Make Healthful Choices in Kings County. Poster presented at the
California SNAP-Ed LIA Forum, Sacramento, CA.
https://ucanr.edu/filevault/fileview.cfm?filenum=61952&password=XGNUFN
Srivastava, D., Spicer, T., Escalante, A., Gutierrez, M., Gomez, G., Escalante, A., . . . Medrano, Y. (2018). Community
Partnerships Sustain Efforts to Implement Healthy School Farmer's Market in Tulare County. Poster presented
at the UC ANR Statewide Conference, Ontario, CA.
https://ucanr.edu/filevault/fileview.cfm?filenum=61954&password=CCRXBQ
Srivastava, D., Spicer, T., Gutierrez, M., Gomez, G., Escalante, A., Aguilera, M., & Medrano, Y. (2018). Community
Partnerships Harvesting Health in Tulare County. Poster presented at the California SNAP-Ed LIA Forum.
https://ucanr.edu/filevault/fileview.cfm?filenum=61953&password=SOOKBZ
Srivastava, D., Spicer, T., Lafferty, S., Cuendett, D., Gutierrez, M., Gomez, G., . . . Medrano, Y. (2018). Increasing
visibility of Nutrition Programs through Public Value Success Stories in Tulare and Kings Counties. Poster
presented at the UC ANR Statewide conference, Ontario, CA.
https://ucanr.edu/filevault/fileview.cfm?filenum=61956&password=AHTYMK
Srivastava, D., Spicer, T., Lafferty, S., D, C., & Carbajal, M. (2018). UC CalFresh Empowering Students, Teachers,
and Parents with Knowledge and Skills to Make Healthful Choices in Kings County. Poster presented at the
UC ANR Statewide Conference, Ontario, CA.
https://ucanr.edu/filevault/fileview.cfm?filenum=61957&password=NJFUUJ
Srivastava, D., Torquati, J., & Guzman, M. R. T. d. (2018, July). Parental Ethnotheories About Healthy Eating:
Exploring the Developmental Niche of Preschoolers. Abstract presented at the Society for Nutrition Education
and Behavior Conference, Minneapolis, MN.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1499404618302628?via%3Dihub
Westbrook, J., Punzalan, A., Ruiz, R., Carrillo, E., Martinez, S., Carrasquilla, D., . . . Spezzano, T. (2018). CHEF
Collaboration: Cooking. Healthy. Eating. Food. Poster presented at the UC ANR Statewide Conference,
Ontario, CA. https://ucanr.edu/sites/statewideconference2018/files/284260.pdf
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Westbrook, J., Punzalan, A., Ruiz, R., Carrillo, E., Martinez, S., Carrasquilla, D., . . . Spezzano, T. (2018). CHEF
Collaboration: Cooking. Healthy. Eating. Food. Poster presented at the California SNAP-Ed LIA Forum,
Sacramento, CA. https://ucanr.edu/filevault/fileview.cfm?filenum=61950&password=LSLEDK
Worker, S., Iaccopucci, A., Bird, M., & Horowitz, M. (2018). Promoting Positive Youth Development through
Teenagers‐as‐Teachers Programs. Poster presented at the UC ANR Statewide Conference, Ontario, CA.
https://ucanr.edu/sites/statewideconference2018/files/282731.pdf
Yarwood, C., Brian, K., & Carter, R. (2018). Empowering Food Closet Clientele to Make Healthy Choices. Poster
presented at the California SNAP-Ed LIA Forum, Sacramento, CA.
https://ucanr.edu/filevault/fileview.cfm?filenum=62012&password=VHVNFG
Webinars
Carlos, C. (2017, November 14). Sustainable SHCP Implementation Through Partnership. Webinar presented on
Shaping Healthy Choices County Check-in Zoom meeting.
Sellers, S. (2018, May 15). Reviewing and evaluating the PEARS Program Activity data. Webinar presented on UC
CalFresh Town Hall.
Vincelli, C. & Hartmann, J. (2018, June 19). Overview Redding School District Recipe Challenge Contest. Webinar
presented on UC CalFresh Town Hall.
Padilla, C. & Capriotti, M. (2018, July 17). Moving from Serving Youth to Engaging Youth. Webinar presented on UC
CalFresh Town Hall.
Journal Publications
UC CalFresh State Office Journal & Other Publications
Bergman, J. J., Linnell, J. D., Scherr, R. E., Ginsburg, D. C., Brian, K. M., Carter, R., . . . Zidenberg-Cherr, S. (2018).
Feasibility of Implementing a School Nutrition Intervention That Addresses Policies, Systems, and
Environment. Journal of Extension. Retrieved from https://www.joe.org/joe/2018february/a6.php
Hartzog, C., Abrams, C., Erbstein, N., London, J. K., & Watterson, S. (2017). California's San Joaquin Valley: A Region
and Its Children Under Stress. Sierra Health.
Louie, B., Erbstein, N., Capriotti, M., Ceron, M., Chen, W.-t., Drazba, M., . . . Welch-Bezemek, M. (2017). Moving From
Serving Youth To Engaging Youth.
Taylor, J. C., Zidenberg-Cherr, S., Linnell, J. D., Feenstra, G., & Scherr, R. E. (2017). Impact of a multicomponent,
school-based nutrition intervention on students’ lunchtime fruit and vegetable availability and intake: A pilot
study evaluating the Shaping Healthy Choices Program. Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition, 1-14.
doi:10.1080/19320248.2017.1374899
County Programs Journal & Other Publications
Asch, A. (2018). Cooking Academy Educator Guide: An Afterschool Experiential Cooking and Nutrition Intervention.
Bolshakova, V. L., Gieng, J., & Sidhu, C. S. (2018). Teens-as-teachers nutrition program increases interest in science
among schoolchildren and fosters self-efficiency in teens. California Agriculture, 72(2), 135-143.
doi:https://doi.org/10.3733/ca.2018a0016
Bolshakova, V. L., Gieng, J., Sidhu, C. S., Vollinger, M., Gimeno, L., & Guild, J. (2018). Teens as Teachers in the
Garden: Cultivating a Sustainable Model for Teaching Healthy Living. Journal of Youth Development, 13(3),
111-135. doi:https://doi.org/10.5195/jyd.2018.621
Ganthavorn, C., & Kaiser, L. (2018). Spotlight Education Prompts Intent to Change Dietary Behaviors. Journal of
Nutrition Education and Behavior, 50(3), 315-318. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jneb.2018.01.004
Horowitz, M., & Hedrick, C. (2018). UP4it Level One Activity Book. UC ANR Publication 21650.
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Horowitz, M., Iaccopucci, A., Brian, K., & Espinoza, K. (2018, April). Healthy Camp Checklist.
Horowitz, M., Shilts, M., Townsend, M. (2018, May). EatFit Student Workbook, 3rd ed. UC ANR Publication 3423.
Ravalin, D., Klisch, S., & Soule, K. (2018). Breastfeeding and Family Friendly Workplace Guidance: UC ANR.
Retrieved from http://cesanluisobispo.ucanr.edu/files/288734.pdf
Soule, K. E., & Klisch, S. (2017). A Case for Youth Engagement in Nutrition Education. Journal of Nutrition and Dietetic
Practice, 1(1), 1-2. Retrieved from http://www.sciaeon.org/JNDP/a-case-for-youth-engagement-in-nutrition-
education.php
Townsend, M., Horowitz, M., & Shilts, M. (2018, May). EatFit: A middle school curriculum that challenges adolescents
to improve their eating and fitness choices, 5th ed. UC ANR Publication 3424.
Worker, S. M., Iaccopucci, A. M., Bird, M., & Horowitz, M. (2018). Promoting Positive Youth Development Through
Teenagers-as-Teachers Programs. Journal of Adolescent Research.
doi:https://doi.org/10.1177/0743558418764089
Blogs
UC ANR Blogs
Azulai, J. (2018, May 29). Learning and development opportunities. ANR Report. Retrieved from
http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=27271
Kan-Rice, P. (2018, February 16). New preschool food mural to encourage healthful eating to be unveiled Feb. 23. UC
ANR Food Blog. Retrieved from http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=26384
Kan-Rice, P. (2018, June 14). ANR STAR awards presented to 21 individuals and 11 teams. ANR Report. Retrieved
from http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=27478
Nicoli, A. (2018, February 26). SNAP-Ed: It's a life changer. UC ANR Food Blog. Retrieved from
https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=26404&sharing=yes
Shannon Klisch, K. E. S. (2018, February 20). Why I'm the cupcake police. UC ANR Food Blog. Retrieved from
http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=26342
Shannon Klisch, K. E. S. (2018, June 25). School food: Supporting healthy kids and local food systems. UC ANR Food
Blog. Retrieved from http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=27551
Warnert, J. E. (2017, October 5). Walk or ride a bike to school to start the day with physical activity. UC ANR Healthy
Communities Blog. Retrieved from http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=25357
Warnert, J. E. (2018, April 16). UC ANR's Elkus Ranch is an outdoor classroom for local youth. ANR News Blog.
Retrieved from http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=26910
Warnert, J. E. (2018, July 9). Fresno's Southeast Asian farmers are on trend with new 'superfood'. UC ANR Food Blog.
Retrieved from https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=27627
Warnert, J. E. (2018, May 4). UC nutrition education program supports women's growth with garden lessons. UC ANR
News. Retrieved from http://ucanr.edu/?blogpost=26949&blogasset=99473
UC ANR Food Blogs in Spanish
The News and Information in Spanish office adapts all Food Blog posts into Spanish see “Blog de Alimentos".
County Blogs
Abrahamson, A. E. (2018, June 10). Rethink your drink day. UC CalFresh Fresno/Madera Counties. Retrieved from
http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=27474&email=yes
Abrahamson, A. E. (2018, September 27). UC CalFresh Brings Healthy Snack Day to Madera County. UC CalFresh
Fresno/Madera Counties. Retrieved from https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=28186
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Cantrell, A. (2017, December 11). CATCH us in Madera's After School Program. Retrieved from
http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=25707
Ganthavorn, C., Sandoval, E., & Carlos, C. (2018, April 23). Senator Richard Roth Visited a UC CalFresh Class.
UCCE Riverside County. Retrieved from http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=26992
Perez, A. (2017, October 30). Building Amazing Partnerships in Madera County. UC CalFresh Fresno/Madera
Counties. Retrieved from http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=25158
Perez, A. (2018, June 20). Local contributions make building a school garden more special. UC CalFresh
Fresno/Madera Counties. Retrieved from http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=27241
Perez, A. (2018, March 2). Lowe’s Donates Money For Madison Mavericks. UC CalFresh Fresno/Madera Counties.
Retrieved from http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=26177
Perez, S. (2018, May 1). 'Fresh Grub' at Calwa Elementary. UC CalFresh Fresno/Madera Counties. Retrieved from
http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=26776
Petit, M. (2017, December 18). Harvesting Healthy Habits with the Birney Bears. UC CalFresh Fresno/Madera
Counties. Retrieved from http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=25565
Salazar, R. (2018, September 24). Summer Meals in Madera County. UC CalFresh Fresno/Madera Counties.
Retrieved from https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=27972
Sandoval, E. & Ganthavorn, C. (2018, June 5). Rethink Your Drink Day May 16th. UCCE Riverside County. Retrieved
from http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=27375
Slattery, C. L. (2018, April 30). Barry Elementary School Garden Build Day. Nutrition News in the Butte Cluster.
Retrieved from https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=27048
Slattery, C. L. (2018, August 10). The Butte Cluster Receives the UC ANR STAR Team Award. Nutrition News in the
Butte Cluster. Retrieved from https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=27935
Slattery, C. L. (2018, August 5). Fit Quest Family Camp Increases Families Desire to Eat Healthy and Be Active.
Nutrition News in the Butte Cluster. Retrieved from
https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=27893
Slattery, C. L. (2018, July 9). Whether you are planting a home garden, school garden, or a small farm, pollinators may
be the key to your success! Here’s why! Nutrition News in the Butte Cluster. Retrieved from
https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=27667
Slattery, C. L. (2018, March 12). UC CalFresh Co-Chairs the Annual Growing Healthy Children Walk/Run for the 5th
Year! Nutrition News in the Butte Cluster. Retrieved from
https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=26599
Slattery, C. L. (2018, March 20). Farmworker Institute of Education & Leadership Development Partners with EFNEP
to Provide Participants GED Credit. Nutrition News in the Butte Cluster. Retrieved from
https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=26655
Slattery, C. L. (2018, March 27). Barry Elementary School Receives Lowes Tool Box for Education Grant. Nutrition
News in the Butte Cluster. Retrieved from https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=26715
Slattery, C. L. (2018, March 27). Improving California’s Health Through SNAP-Ed In Butte, Glenn, Colusa, Sutter &
Yuba Counties. Nutrition News in the Butte Cluster. Retrieved from
https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=26714
Slattery, C. L. (2018, March 28). UCCE Partners with Kidding Around Yoga to Promote Healthy Eating and Active
Living in Sutter County! Nutrition News in the Butte Cluster. Retrieved from
https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=26720
Slattery, C. L. (2018, March 3). UC CalFresh and 4-H Partner to Develop a Generation of Student Chefs. Nutrition
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News in the Butte Cluster. Retrieved from https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=26498
Slattery, C. L. (2018, March 5). 2017 Impacts: Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program in the Butte Cluster.
Nutrition News in the Butte Cluster. Retrieved from
https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=26509
Slattery, C. L. (2018, March 7). UC CalFresh Partners with Chico State’s Crop Science & Horticulture Club to
Reinvigorate Oakdale Heights Elementary School’s Learning Garden. Nutrition News in the Butte Cluster.
Retrieved from https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=26541
Slattery, C. L. (2018, September 5). Physical Activity is NOT Frivolous. Nutrition News in the Butter Cluster. Retrieved
from https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=28122
Slattery, C. L., & Pierson, S. (2018, April 9). UC ANR Partners with Marysville Joint Unified School District to Offer a
Nutrition 101 Course for Nutrition Services Staff. Nutrition News in the Butte Cluster. Retrieved from
https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=26852
Slattery, C. L., Pressman, J., & Lawry-Hall, S. (2018, April 13). UC CalFresh Collaborates with Community Partners
and School Site Staff, Parents and Volunteers to Implement Stencil/Mural Projects Aimed at Improving the
Quality of Physical Activity in School Settings. Nutrition News in the Butte Cluster. Retrieved from
https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=26896
Slattery, C. L., Pressman, J., Lawry-Hall, S., & Hickok, K. (2018, April 5). UC CalFresh in the Butte Cluster Partners
with Oakdale Heights Elementary to Promote Active Living by Encouraging Students to Walk & Bike to School.
Nutrition News in the Butte Cluster. Retrieved from
https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=26803
Vang, T. (2018, January 4). #Throwback Thursday: Let's Walk it Back to School. UC CalFresh Fresno/Madera
Counties. Retrieved from http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=25810
Youth Development - Student Nutrition Advisory Councils. (2017, October). UC CalFresh San Luis Obispo County.
Retrieved from http://cesanluisobispo.ucanr.edu/uccalfreshslosb/Youth_Development_-
_Student_Nutrition_Advisory_Councils/
News Coverage
Electronic Media
10th annual Plant & Seed Exchange April 21. (2018, April 11). The Trinity Journal. Retrieved from
http://www.trinityjournal.com/community/garden/article_e74ed7bc-3d1d-11e8-8a92-63728a3d3a08.html
2018 Challenge Award Recipients. (2018, September). Retrieved from http://www.counties.org/post/2018-challenge-
award-recipients
Anguiano, D. (2017). Kids learn about food and farm at Agriculture Field Day. Chico Enterprise Record. Retrieved
from https://www.chicoer.com/2017/11/16/kids-learn-about-food-and-farm-at-agriculture-field-day/
ANR, U. (2018, March 12). Go Further with Food. Retrieved from https://yubanet.com/regional/go-further-with-food/
Bijou Garden Grows Community. (2018, August 24). Retrieved from http://southtahoenow.com/reader-
content/08/24/2018/bijou-garden-grows-community
Bubnash, K. (2017, November 15). Santa Maria's 4-H SNAC clubs provide nutritional education to low-income families.
Retrieved from http://www.santamariasun.com/school-scene/16802/santa-marias-4h-snac-clubs-provide-
nutritional-education-to-lowincome-families/
Burciaga, M. (2018, April 4). Students head for the kitchen to see what's cooking at third annual Culinary Academy.
Retrieved from http://lompocrecord.com/students-head-for-the-kitchen-to-see-what-s-
cooking/article_93049a6e-1ae0-5066-a2b9-289005d38186.html
Burciaga, M. (2018, April 4). Students head for the kitchen to see what's cooking at third annual Culinary Academy.
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cooking/article_0d6c4cf7-181c-5212-8c60-aa6332eb1e1e.html
Butte County Cluster’s EFNEP and UC CalFresh Collaborate to Help Farm Labor Families Achieve Success. (2017,
October). Williams Pioneer. Retrieved from http://williamspioneer.com/article/83236
Chapman, M. (2018, May 12). Student chefs battle at culinary competition. Redding Record SearchLight. Retrieved
from https://www.redding.com/story/news/2018/05/12/student-chefs-impress-culinary-competition/605488002/
Contra Costa County. (2018, August 14). Project 4-H2O Teens Provide Drinking Water Education and a Free Zero
Calorie Option at Sugartown Festival. BANPAC. Retrieved from https://ucanr.edu/filevault/temp/FE57589A-
06CA-6976-7836D83D8B6BB9F8-62006.pdf
Contreras, R. (2018, February 28). 'Fresh Grub' has kids tasting different fruits and vegetables. Retrieved from
http://abc30.com/education/fresh-grub-has-kids-tasting-different-fruits-and-vegetables/3157215/
CWN. (2018, January). CWN Awards Funding for SNAP-Ed Pilot Projects. Retrieved from
https://mailchi.mp/93669215afe7/wellness-matters?e=18daa5a497
Dorado, E. (2018, February 26). Free healthy living workshops at the Placerville Library. Retrieved from
https://www.mtdemocrat.com/prospecting/free-healthy-living-workshops-at-the-placerville-library/
E. D. C. H. A. H. S. Agency. (2017, October 16). Community garden launches at Senior Center in Placerville.
Retrieved from http://www.mtdemocrat.com/prospecting/community-garden-launches-at-senior-center-in-
placerville/
First and Only EDC New Tech Network School located in Georgetown! (2018, May 30). Retrieved from
http://edcoe.org/first-and-only-edc-new-tech-network-school-located-in-georgetown
First Graduating Class of Steve's Scholars Earns Scholarships. (2018, May). Building Futures. Retrieved from
https://www.fresnounified.org/news/buildingfutures/20180501.pdf
For these Central Coast students, spring break is a chance to hone their culinary skills. (2018, April 4). Retrieved
from http://www.ksby.com/story/37881666/for-these-central-coast-students-spring-break-is-a-chance-to-hone-
their-culinary-skills?clienttype=mobile
Free farmers’ market greets parents at Adam School open house. (2018, May 25). Retrieved from
https://ksby.com/news/2018/05/25/free-farmers-market-greets-parents-at-adam-school-open-house
Gottesman, K. (2018, April 25). Chapmantown Family Wellness Fair is Saturday. Chico Enterprise-Record. Retrieved
from http://www.chicoer.com/general-news/20180425/chapmantown-family-wellness-fair-is-saturday
Hartmann, J. (2017). Playground Stencils. Activate Shasta! Healthy Shasta Newsletter(22).
Hartmann, J. (2018). Recipe Contest Winner of Redding School District's Recipe Challenge. Activate Shasta! Healthy
Shasta Newsletter(23).
Hayden-Smith, R. (2018, March 4). Go Further With Food…End #FoodWaste. Retrieved from
http://ucfoodobserver.com/2018/03/04/go-further-with-food-end-foodwaste/
Horowitz, M., Asch, A., Hedrick, C., Gonzalez, L., & Diaz, M. (2017-2018). Fuel Their Minds Newsletter. UCCE
CalFresh Nutrition Education Program Yolo. Retrieved from http://yolonutrition.ucanr.edu/Fuel_Their_Minds/
Horowitz, M., Kaiser, L., & Nicoli, A. (2018, January 18). Healthy Children, Healthy Families. SNAP-Ed Connection
Success Stories. Retrieved from https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/success-stories/healthy-children-healthy-families
Keep picnic food safe. (2018, June 29). Retrieved from http://www.auburnjournal.com/article/6/29/18/keep-picnic-
food-safe
Kim, G. (2017, November 18). An afternoon of learning at Liberty School in Santa Maria: 4-H students apply new
knowledge of nutrition, gardening, community service. Retrieved from
https://santamariatimes.com/news/local/an-afternoon-of-learning-at-liberty-school-in-santa-
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maria/article_cb24798a-2dd0-5317-994c-f1f4411becd7.html
Klisch, S., & Soule, K. (2017, November). Expanding possibilities in 4-H: Youth leaders from low-income communities
gather for health and community service. Retrieved from http://cesanluisobispo.ucanr.edu/files/278810.pdf
Klisch, S., & Soule, K. (2018). Teaching youth cooking skills for better health UC ANR Press Releases. Retrieved from
http://cesanluisobispo.ucanr.edu/files/278810.pdf
KSBY Staff. (2018, May 25). Free Farmers' market greets parents at Adam School open house. KSBY. Retrieved from
http://www.ksby.com/story/38277963/free-farmers-market-greets-parents-at-adam-school-open-house
Larson, R. (2018, September 4). Fitness takes center stage at Williams Unified, high school. Retrieved from
https://www.appeal-democrat.com/colusa_sun_herald/news/fitness-takes-center-stage-at-williams-unified-
high-school/article_9be3eac0-b0a3-11e8-b1d5-936c41b4258e.html
Louie, B., Munyan, M., Iaccopucci, A., & Nicoli, A. (2018, August 1). Building Tomorrow’s Leaders through Youth
Participatory Action Research (YPAR). Retrieved from https://articles.extension.org/pages/74707/building-
tomorrows-leaders-through-youth-participatory-action-research-ypar
Macias, K. (2018, January 11). UC CalFresh Fresno Helps Transform Challenge into Change. SNAP-Ed Connection
Success Stories. Retrieved from https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/success-stories/uc-calfresh-fresno-helps-
transform-challenge-change
Macias, K. (2018, May). UC Extension Partners with District fo Healthier Students. Building Futures. Retrieved from
https://www.fresnounified.org/news/Pages/building-futures.aspx
McLeod, A. (2018, August 3). Eat the rainbow at local farmers markets. Red Bluff Daily News. Retrieved from
https://www.redbluffdailynews.com/2018/08/03/eat-the-rainbow-at-local-farmers-markets/
Morlan, D. (2018, April 4). County agencies observe Child Abuse Prevention Month. Retrieved from
http://www.calaverasenterprise.com/community/article_15321c6a-382e-11e8-92a5-3385f21edcad.html
Nevada County schools celebrate Screen-Free Week, encouraging students to 'un-plug'. (2018, April 23). The Union.
Retrieved from https://www.theunion.com/news/nevada-county-schools-celebrate-screen-free-week-
encouraging-students-to-un-plug/
Pappe, A. (2018, May 5). Planting seeds for the future. Calaveras Enterprise. Retrieved from
http://www.calaverasenterprise.com/community/article_88c3f702-4ef9-11e8-b74a-af189c283e13.html
Peoples' Self-Help Housing Celebrates 2018 NeighborWorks Week with Community Block Party and Garden Build.
(2018, June 18). Self-Help Housing. Retrieved from https://pshhc.org/medias/article/2018/06/18/peoples-self-
help-housing-celebrates-2018-neighborworks-week-with-community-block-party-and-garden-build
Second annual Apple Festival. (2018, August 29). Trinity Journal. Retrieved from
http://www.trinityjournal.com/entertainment/festivals/article_2ea6812c-ab1f-11e8-9f93-5fffda2b1cee.html
Slattery, C. (2018, January 18). School Health Check. SNAP-Ed Connection Success Stories. Retrieved from
https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/success-stories/school-health-check
Sohrabji, S. (2018, August 15). Vetern Health Advocate Kamaljeet Singh-Khaira Appointed Director of UC CalFresh
Nutrition Education Program. India West. Retrieved from
https://www.indiawest.com/news/global_indian/veteran-health-advocate-kamaljeet-singh-khaira-appointed-
director-of-uc/article_6a19ccdc-a0b6-11e8-a574-53050d7e517c.html
Staff Report. (2018, January 11). Placer School for Adults to host nutrition workshops. Auburn Journal. Retrieved from
http://www.auburnjournal.com/article/1/10/18/placer-school-adults-host-nutrition-workshops
The Placerville Senior Center is getting a Community Garden! (2017, October 2). Retrieved from
http://www.welldorado.org/tiles/index/display?alias=CommunityGarden
Tips for a Successful Hydration Research. (2018, April 24). Retrieved from
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http://www.drinkingwateralliance.org/single-post/2018/04/24/Tips-for-a-Successful-Hydration-Research-Project
Tips for the family on eating healthier. (2018, August 3). Retrieved from
http://www.auburnjournal.com/article/8/03/18/tips-family-eating-healthier
UC ANR. (2018, March 12). Go Further with Food. YubaNet. Retrieved from https://yubanet.com/regional/go-further-
with-food/
Varghese, K. (2017, November 2). Sponsored research funding aids UC Davis in taking on major challenges. The
California Aggie. Retrieved from https://theaggie.org/2017/11/02/sponsored-research-funding-aids-uc-davis-
in-taking-on-major-challenges/
Vollinger, M. (2018, January 18). Cafeteria Promotions Enhance Farm to School Efforts. SNAP-Ed Connection
Success Stories. Retrieved from https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/success-stories/cafeteria-promotions-enhance-
farm-school-efforts
Walker, S. (2017, October 2). Community Garden Launched at Senior Center in Placerville. Retrieved from
https://www.edcgov.us/Government/hhsa/pressreleases/2017/Pages/Community-Garden-Launched-at-the-
Senior-Center-in-Placerville.aspx
Interview & Online Broadcasts
Capriotti, M. (Producer). (2018, April 6). UCCE Central Sierra UC CalFresh Programming. Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyHSQTlRWMU&app=desktop
Capriotti, M. (Producer). (2018, May 22). Georgetown Elementary School Youth Engagement 2017-2018. Retrieved
from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ikwr9KvbFcI
Community Housing Improvement Program. (Producer). (2017). CHIP Property Management and Resident Services
(highlights UC CalFresh partnership). Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCSIH9QREKU
KCRA (Producer). (2018, September 25). SNAC Council Kids at Kaseberg Elementary School. Retrieved from
https://twitter.com/rcsdkaseberg/status/1044809109659406338
Padilla, C. (Producer). (2017, December 12). Sierra House Elementary Nutrition Busters. Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWG11ym-EXE
UCCF Shasta Cluster (Producer). (2018, June 15). Shasta Cluster UC CalFresh in Action! Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSYLtQ6IXYs
UCCF Shasta Cluster (Producer). (2018, June 6). 2nd Annual Battle Chefs at the Market. Retrieved from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSyR5Dfngwk
Univision News (Producer). (2017, November). LOS MÁS RECIENTES ESFUERZOS EDUCATIVOS EN SANTA
MARÍA. Retrieved from https://noticiasya.com/washington-dc/2017/11/21/video-los-mas-recientes-esfuerzos-
educativos-en-santa-maria/
Weekly Updates
The 2018 UC CalFresh Weekly Updates can be retrieved from: https://uccalfresh.ucdavis.edu/publications/weekly-
updates
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Appendix 8 - Awards
State Office
“Staff Appreciation and Recognition Team Award” - Presented to Andra Nicoli, Angie Keihner, Barbara
MkNelly, Jennifer Quigley, Lindsay Hamasaki, Mary Ann Mills, Michele Byrnes, Rolando Pinedo, Tammy
McMurdo - Awarded by UC Davis College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences Dean’s Office - 6/2018
Amador Cluster
“Community Service Award” - Presented to Miranda Capriotti - Awarded by Motherlode Rehabilitation
Enterprises - 12/2017
“Certificate of Appreciation” - Presented to Katy Hammack - Awarded by Gardens to Grow In, Calaveras
FFA and School Garden, Nutrition and Agricultural Programs in Calaveras Unified School District - 5/2018
“Certificate of Appreciation” - Presented to UC Cooperative Extension Central Sierra - Awarded by Gardens
to Grow In, Calaveras FFA and School Garden, Nutrition and Agricultural Programs in Calaveras Unified
School District - 5/2018
Fresno/Madera
“UC ANR On the SPOT Awards” - Presented to Evelyn Morales, Kristi Schultz-Sharp, Hannah Lee, Karina
Macias - Awarded by UCCE Fresno/Madera County Director and UC CalFresh Management - 2018
“Staff Appreciation and Recognition Award” - Presented to Evelyn Morales - Awarded by UC ANR - 2018
“Staff Appreciation and Recognition Award” - Presented to Karina Macias - Awarded by UC ANR - 2018
Imperial
“UC ANR On the SPOT Awards” - Presented to Paul Tabarez, Christopher Wong, Elena Lopez - Awarded
by UC ANR - 2018
Riverside
“Staff Appreciation and Recognition Award” - Presented to Claudia Carlos - Awarded by UC ANR - 2018
San Luis Obispo/Santa Barbara
“School Wellness Award – 1st place Regional, 2nd place National” - Presented to Katherine E. Soule -
Awarded by National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences - 5/2018
“Excellence in Healthy Living Programming Award” - State Award” Presented to Katherine E. Soule -
Awarded by CA 4-H Association - 4/2018
“Merit Award for the UCCE Youth, Families, and Communities Program's Co-Creating Youth Advocacy for
Healthy Communities” - State Award” Presented to Katherine E. Soule - Awarded by California State
Association of Counties - 9/2018
Shasta Cluster
“Staff Appreciation and Recognition Award” - Presented to Janessa Hartmann - Awarded by UC ANR - 2018
“UC ANR On the SPOT Awards” - Presented to Margarita Alvord, Shawnice Sellers - Awarded by UC ANR -
2018
Stanislaus/Merced
“UC ANR On the SPOT Awards” - Presented to UC CalFresh Stanislaus team - Awarded by Stanislaus
Partners in Education - 10/2017
Kings/Tulare
“Staff Appreciation and Recognition Award” - Presented to Susan Lafferty, Denise Cuendett - Awarded by
UC ANR - 3/2018
Yolo
“Staff Appreciation and Recognition Team Award” - Presented to UC CalFresh Yolo Nutrition Team -
Awarded by UC ANR - 6/2018
