UCCE Sonoma County
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Cooperative Extension was started in 1914, to help farmers, homemakers, and youth use the latest university research to improve their lives. At first geared towards strengthening rural areas, Cooperative Extension became integral to urban and suburban communities as well. A century later, Cooperative Extension continues to provide a vital link between public universities and communities.
In Sonoma County, the UC Cooperative Extension academic staff is at the forefront of change, working to preserve agriculture, helping communities shape wise public policy, and strengthening community development and leadership in our youth and adults.
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Click on any of the following programs for more information:
4-H |
| promotes hands-on, experiential learning for youth ages 5-18 |
Climate Smart Agriculture |
| assistance with project needs and guidance for local farmers and ranchers throughout their grant term |
Community Nutrition & Health |
| focusing on the unique needs of our aging population, this program strives to improve quality of life and extend health span |
Dairy |
| provides education, applied research, and outreach to help Sonoma County dairies continue to be innovative, sustainable, and in the business of dairy |
Fire Science |
| resources for fire preparedness for homeowners, agriculture, and landowners, post-fire recovery, prescribed burns, and fire science |
Forestry |
| keep oak and conifer forests and the habitat they provide healthy and productive |
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) |
| works with the agricultural industry in the research and implementation of alternative pest control methods, in order to decrease the use of pesticides |
Livestock & Range Management |
| works with ranchers and producers, addressing such topics as animal health and welfare, marketing, and the management of range and natural resources |
Master Food Preservers |
| educate the community on the safe practices of home food preservation, including pickling, canning, dehydrating and much more |
Master Gardeners |
| extend research-based knowledge and information on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices to residents of the State of California and, in our case, Sonoma County |
Specialty Crops |
| promote commercial specialty crop production and the expansion of growers’ contributions as foundational members of our local food system |
Sudden Oak Death |
| education and monitoring of disease spread |
Viticulture |
| education and outreach to winegrape growers to improve viticultural practices and address issues facing viticulture in the county |
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Office Locations
UC Cooperative Extension Sonoma County
133 Aviation Blvd., Suite 109
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
United States
Phone
Open Monday-Friday, 8am - noon & 1 - 4pm; closed on holidays
Fax Number
Sample Box: We accept samples in the drop box at the office entrance.
Mission Statement
The mission of the University of California Cooperative Extension is to extend information developed at the University of California to enhance quality of life and the environmental and economic well-being of the citizens of California through research and education.
Cooperative Extension has research support and organizational capacity in agriculture and natural resources, in family and consumer sciences, in community resources development and in youth development. University of California advisors are housed in County Cooperative Extension offices throughout California. These advisors extend knowledge and provide county research in selected Cooperative Education program areas. Specialists housed on University campuses conduct research and work with advisors in the counties to provide information for dissemination.
Cooperative Extension has research support and organizational capacity in agriculture and natural resources, in family and consumer sciences, in community resources development and in youth development. University of California advisors are housed in County Cooperative Extension offices throughout California. These advisors extend knowledge and provide county research in selected Cooperative Education program areas. Specialists housed on University campuses conduct research and work with advisors in the counties to provide information for dissemination.