Monterey County
Welcome
UC Cooperative Extension Monterey County has been part of the region’s agricultural community since 1918, providing research-based support to growers, industry, and youth. Advisors specialize in entomology, plant pathology, irrigation and water resources, weed management, vegetable crops, and viticulture. Serving the heart of California’s “Salad Bowl of the World,” UCCE helps sustain Monterey County’s world-class production of vegetables, wine grapes, strawberries, and flowers.
Planting & Harvesting Schedule
Stay on top of Monterey County’s planting and harvest windows for key crops.
Agriculture Insights from the Salinas Valley
Stay informed with the latest research, field updates, and community news from UC Cooperative Extension advisors in Monterey County.
Visit the Salinas Valley Agriculture Blog for more regional updates
Fall and Winter Cover Crop Strategies for Vegetable Crop Systems
As fall begins, UC Cooperative Extension’s Michael Cahn shares strategies for using cover crops in intensive vegetable systems to improve soil health and reduce nitrate leaching.
Read “Fall and Winter Cover Crop Strategies for Vegetable Crop Systems”
Research update on organic fungicide evaluation for managing celery late blight
Field trials in the Salinas Valley highlight how organic fungicide options can help manage celery late blight more effectively.
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Office Locations
UCCE Monterey County
1432 Abbott Street
Salinas, CA 93901
United States