The University of California Cooperative Extension in Stanislaus County is part of a nationwide system of off-campus education, based on a three-way partnership among the County Board of Supervisors, the University of California, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. U.C. Cooperative Extension brings the resources of the University of California to Stanislaus County residents. Each partner plays a key role in providing funding and support for our programs. Stanislaus County's commitment and support has made it possible for us to bring science-based research and education programs to county residents for 100 continuous years.
Stanislaus County's commitment and support has made it possible for us to bring science-based research and education programs to county residents for 100 continuous years. Below you'll find examples of our work in the news.
The Stanislaus County Farm Bureau recently honored Ed Perry and Roger Duncan, who both worked for University of California Cooperative Extension before retiring, for their decades of service to the industry and local communities. View the video on YouTube!
In 2022, UC ANR and a coalition of partners published a report, “SGMA and Underrepresented Farmers,” that analyzed, through the lens of small farmers and socially disadvantaged farmers, the Groundwater Sustainability Plans developed by the agencies. Read more about UC ANR contributions to sustainable groundwater research.
Late in 2023, California almond growers — responsible for a crop valued at $3.88 billion in 2023 — started to hear about a potentially devastating new pest, the carpophilus beetle (Carpophilus truncatus). Learn more about how UC ANR is advancing knowledge of new pest, disease threatening California almonds.
Over the past decade, Pacific flatheaded borer (PFB) has transitioned from a sporadic, stress-associated pest to a resurging threat in California walnut orchards. Read the full article about Yellow Triangular Trap is the Most Effective for Monitoring Pacific Flatheaded Borer in Walnuts.
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