Santa Cruz County

Strawberry picking in Santa Cruz, CA

Welcome to UC Cooperative Extension County of Santa Cruz

UCCE County of Santa Cruz department serves and works in the community and with local industries. Our Advisors extend knowledge and conduct applied research in areas such as Strawberries and Caneberries, and Forest Management; and Community Education Specialists offer outreach and education in 4-H Youth Development, and Climate Smart Agriculture.  

 

 

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UC Cooperative Extension County of Santa Cruz

500 Westridge Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
United States

Personnel

Mark P Bolda

Mark P. Bolda
Farm Advisor, Strawberries & Caneberries
COOP EXT ADVISOR

Julie M Katawicz

Community Educational Specialist II
CMTY EDUC SPEC 2

Joji Muramoto

Joji Muramoto
CE Specialist
ASSOC SPECIALIST COOP EXT

Bailey Smith-Helman

Bailey Smith-Helman
Community Education Specialist III
CMTY EDUC SPEC 3

Brian Woodward

Brian Woodward
Forest Advisor for Santa Cruz, San Mateo, and Santa Clara Counties
ASST COOP EXT ADVISOR

Mission Statement

The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) enhances the quality of life and the environmental and economic well-being of the citizens of California through research and education. Cooperative Extension farm, natural resources, 4-H, and nutrition, family and consumer sciences advisors extend knowledge and provide county research in more than 50 county offices in California.