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UC Organic Agriculture Institute

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California leads the nation in organic agriculture. As demand for organic production continues to expand, there is a pressing need for strong institutional infrastructure to support current and transitioning organic growers.

 

The UC Organic Agriculture Institute - providing research, extension, and education to meet the needs of organic growers in California. 

 

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UC Organic Agriculture Institute is a part of the University of California's Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) and operates within the UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (UC SAREP).
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Learn about the establishment of the UC Organic Agriculture Institute in the following video:

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Upcoming Events

Event Date
January 13, 2026

Preventative Organic Pest Management

Preventative Organic Pest Management by Gina Colfer, Sustainable Solutions Agronomy Manager for Organics at Wilbur- EllisPart of the 6th Annual Organic Agriculture Seminar Series for Growers where…
Event Date
January 20, 2026

Nuts and Bolts of Irrigation

Nuts and Bolts of Irrigation Charlie Abee, Professor of Agriculture Technology and Irrigation, College of the SequoiasPart of the 6th Annual Organic Agriculture Seminar Series for Growers where each…