UC ANR advances science-based solutions to California's most pressing agricultural, environmental, and community challenges. Explore how our work is organized and the impact we're making across the state.
Our Work
UC ANR’s statewide network connects research, local communities, and academic collaboration across California.
UC Cooperative Extensions (UCCEs)
UC Cooperative Extension advisors live and work in every California county, applying UC research to address local economic, agricultural, natural resource, nutrition, and youth development needs.
Statewide Programs & Institutes
UC ANR administers statewide programs and institutes that advance research and outreach across agriculture, environment, health and nutrition, and youth and community.
Research & Extension Centers (RECs)
The Research and Extension Centers span 13,000 acres across California's diverse landscapes, providing land, expertise, and facilities for field research, education, and community engagement.
Program Areas & Teams
Our Program Areas and their Teams unite campus and field-based academics, staff, and partners to advance coordinated research and extension across California.
Agricultural Experiment Station (AES)
The Agricultural Experiment Station connects campus-based scientists with extension professionals to develop cutting-edge research and translate it into real-world solutions for California communities.
Our Impact
From research to real-world results, UC ANR is driving meaningful change in communities, ecosystems, and economies across all 58 California counties.
639,430
Direct engagements with UCCE for science-based information
18,420+
Volunteers engaged through UC ANR programs statewide
$300 billion
Annual economic impact from California's working lands
33,810
Educational workshops, field days, and courses held in a single year