Community Economic Development can encompass many interrelated programs and areas of research. Here are the areas we have identified as priorities to target UC ANR research and resources.
Biomass Utilization
- Bioenergy and biohydrogen
- Biobased products
- Advanced Wood products
Community Resiliency
- Utilities
- Water systems
- Infrastructure
- Capacity building
- Outdoor Recreation
- Disaster Prevention/Recovery
Food Systems
- Supply Chains
- Value-Added Activities
- Agritourism
- Markets and Procurement
- SW Food Business Support Center
Ag/Food Technology
- Robotics and Drones
- Controlled Environment Ag
- Small Farm Tech Alliance
- F3_Innovate
Business Support
- Broadband access and utilization
- Business structures: Co-ops, ESOPs, Public Benefit Corps, etc.
- Access to Capital
- Training and resources for businesses
Workforce
- Partnerships with Community Colleges
- Forestry Careers Project Grant
- F3 Ag-TEC Project
- CDFA Master Plan for Ag Education and Research
- Cradle-to-Career: 4-H, FFA, etc.