Alameda County Cooperative Extension

Who We Are:

The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) is a direct connection between University of California's knowledge and expertise and all Californians. We are part of the University of California’s Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) a state-wide network of UC researchers and educators. All are dedicated to the creation, development and application of knowledge in agricultural, natural and human resources. Our educators and Advisors, who hold a Masters degree or are Ph.D.s, work and live in our communities, saving public dollars and enhancing the quality of life for people in many ways.

What We Do:

We deliver high quality education and research  programs contributing to:
• Safe, healthy and accessible food
• Clean water and a healthy environment
• Improved nutrition habits and well-nourished residents
• Healthy youth who contribute to healthy communities
• An improved local economy

Our programs benefit all communities and citizens residing throughout the County. We pride ourselves on delivering the most cost-effective programs in the most efficient manner by drawing upon experts across the UC system, utilizing over 600 trained volunteers, and working cooperatively with over 150 diverse public and private agencies and organizations. We provide these services at a minimal cost to the public.

Funding:

The word Cooperative in our name refers to the fact that our funding is derived from multiple resources in cooperation with one another. We receive funding from county, state, and federal resources. Alameda County's Community Development Agency provides various levels of support of office space, utilities, administration and transportation to program locations. The University of California provides academic and program staff. We also rely on grants, donations and program cost-recovery to deliver our programs and conduct our research projects.

Announcements and News:

• Our unit is looking for a Community Education Educator to work with our Calfresh Healthy Living, UCCE team in Alameda County!
• Master Gardeners of Alameda County's very own, Allyson Greenlon, was interviewed by Alexis Madrigal on KQED's Forum on gardening and climate change in the East Bay.
• Calfresh Healthy Living, UCCE of Alameda County is making an impact on childhood nutrition and health with its playground stenciling program in cooperation with the Oakland Unified School District.
• Learn more about how UCCE Alameda is teaming up with UCSF for Food Farmacy.
• UCCE advisor Yana Valachovic was quoted in a Berkeleyside article about debates around "Zone Zero" requirements in Berkeley.

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Dr. Mary Blackburn with students in the HBC Emerging Scholars mentorship program in conjunction with the UC Berkeley Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management
 

Educational garden at Oakland Unified School District's The Center where UC Master Gardener program of Alameda County partners on various initiatives.