Friday, 29 March 2024

USDA’s Humiston selected to lead University of California’s Agriculture and Natural Resources programs

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DAVIS, Calif. – USDA Rural Development’s California State Director Glenda Humiston will embark on a new role in August 2015, as vice president of the University of California’s Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

After a nationwide search, UC President Janet Napolitano selected Humiston for her decades of experience in sustainable rural development and talent for building new partnerships across the state and nation.

“I am thrilled to join the University of California in connecting world-class research with local know-how. Working together we can provide innovative science-based solutions to farmers and deliver healthier food systems and healthier environments for all Californians,” said Humiston.

“In this new role I will continue to have a strong connection with USDA as we expand ANR’s partnerships and connect UC Cooperative Extension offices with more USDA programs. My ambition to build a rich, resilient and evolving network of collaboration among the public, nonprofit and private sectors in rural California remains the same as ever,” Humiston said.

During the past 25 years Humiston has achieved lasting solutions to complex issues in sustainable agriculture, economic development, farm bill policy, environmental concerns, access to capital, and infrastructure needs.

She has served as the California State Director of USDA Rural Development, a lending agency for small towns, rural residents and local businesses in rural California, since her appointment by President Obama in 2009.

In her tenure, she pioneered the California Financial Opportunities Roundtable, led the Working Landscapes committee of the California Economic Summit, published a comprehensive review of California’s jobs and economy, and oversaw a staff of 120 federal employees.

Humiston also served President Clinton as Deputy Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment at USDA.

Notably, she managed the Sustainable Development Institute at the 2002 World Summit for Sustainable Development in South Africa, as well as the World Water Forum in Mexico City in 2006.

Humiston earned her doctorate in Environmental Science, Policy and Management at UC Berkeley and a master’s degree in International Agricultural Development at UC Davis. Early in her career, she served in the Peace Corps in Tunisia.

As part of her new role, Humiston will oversee 1,350 people working in 60 county offices, nine Research and Extension Centers, and three administrative centers.

The position she will fill became vacant on June 30, upon the retirement of former Vice President Barbara Allen Diaz.

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