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Investment in Central Valley will lead to workforce development, new and better jobs, and agrifood technology innovation!

UC Merced-backed Coalition Awarded $65 Million in Build Back Better Funds | Newsroom The White House announced today (Sept. 2) a $65.1 million award — the largest federal grant ever awarded to the Central Valley — to the Fresno-Merced Future of Food Innovation (F3) Coalition as part of its "Build Back Better" initiative to boost economic recovery after the pandemic.

We just posted a news story about the latest California Climate Assessment, co-authored by several UC Merced researchers that shines light on climate impacts and potential solutions for the San Joaquin Valley.

Faculty Report IDs Top Climate Challenges Facing Valley | Newsroom California’s Central Valley is on the front lines of climate change.