Functions and Activities

Some examples of specific activities and responsibilities of the Vegetable Research and Information Center include the following:

• Publish an Annual Report highlighting recent accomplishments and documenting UC contributions to problem-solving research

• Distribute a newsletter and provide source material for use by Farm Advisors in county-based extension programs

• Write and publish extension bulletins, technical reports and analyses of issues critical to the vegetable industry

• Organize statewide industry short courses

• Provide administrative support for liaison with commodity research boards and other industry and public groups

• Identify and maintain a database of UC personnel and projects related to vegetables

• Implement an electronic communications network among participants in the Center

• Organize campus seminars and develop materials for use in student recruitment

• Actively seek and target special funds to priority research and outreach projects

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