About Us

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Practical. Trusted. Connected.

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources shares science-based information and practices to improve lives and livelihoods.

Extending UC’s world-class research beyond the system’s 10 campuses, we provide expertise and foster partnerships across all 58 counties in California.

For more than 100 years, we have been the go-to source—right in your community—for innovative solutions and practical tools.

To help meet your needs in agriculture and natural resources, wildfire resilience, environmental stewardship, food systems and nutrition, and youth and community development...

We are here for you.
 

Research and Outreach in Action

UC ANR connects leading-edge research with the communities that need it most—through advisors based in every county, statewide programs, research stations, and faculty across UC campuses. Together, this network turns science into practical solutions for California.

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Our Vision for California's Future

UC Agriculture and Natural Resources cultivates thriving communities, sustainable agriculture, resilient ecosystems and economic prosperity in California through development and sharing of equitable and collaborative science-based solutions that have national and global impact. 

In doing so, we strive to be valued in every California community for meaningful engagement and the positive impact we make in people’s lives.

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Our People and Programs

Whether you're looking for an expert, a leader, or where we work, UC ANR connects you to the people and programs behind the science.

 

Find an Expert

UCCE emeritus advisor John Harper speaks with a sheep shearing student at Hopland REC

If you’ve got a question or a problem related to our many topic areas, we have the answer (or we can connect you with someone who does!). We have hundreds of advisors, specialists and educators across the state.

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Our Leadership

UC ANR’s leaders bring vision, strategy and a collaborative spirit to support California communities in meeting their most pressing challenges.

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Find Us Across California

Our interactive programmatic footprint maps let you see exactly where our academics, educators and programs are embedded across the state.

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Glenda Humiston smiles during a conversation

Cooperation is at the heart of UC Cooperative Extension and the core of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources. We achieve our mission through our talented academics, staff, volunteers and productive collaborations with partners like you. Together, we develop and share the crucial expertise and innovations that communities across California and around the world rely upon.” 

— Glenda Humiston, UC Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources

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