ANR members are dedicated to creating, developing and delivering knowledge and practical information in agricultural, natural and human resources to improve the quality of life of Californians.
• Cooperative Extension brings science-based, unbiased research to help solve local needs.
• The land grant university and Cooperative Extension are authorized under the Morrill Act of 1862 and the Smith-Lever Act of 1914.
• Cooperative Extension clientele are growers and allied agriculture industry, youth, families including low-income residents, policy makers and the general public.
• Direct funding comes from four primary sources: Federal, State, County, and external grants.
• The County's $3.4 billion agricultural business is served through Cooperative Extension by 13 farm advisors.
• Family and youth programs are directed by the 4-H Youth Development Program Advisor and Coordinator and 11 Nutrition Program Staff.
• Cooperative Extension volunteers with the 4-H Youth Development Program and Master Gardener Program contribute $2.3 million of services to the County yearly.
• University of California campus resources, facilities, and staff are accessible to the county-based academics to help solve local problems.
Fresno County