Our Mission

True to the mission of the land grant universities, UC Agriculture and Natural Resources connects the power of UC research in agriculture, natural resources, nutrition and youth development with local communities to improve the lives of all Californians.

For over 100 years, our advisors, specialists, faculty and staff have been committed to:

Connecting Californians to their University
Leading the way to science-based solutions
Providing information that is trustworthy and not biased
Sharing research that is practical to use
Addressing local concerns as part of the community
Inviting the participation of concerned stakeholders
Facilitating problem-solving and outreach to address the state's toughest challenges

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UC Blogs

Faces in the Crowd at the Bohart Museum Open House

They discovered, explored, and connected. They met scientists, asked questions, and gained new knowledge about insect science. The recent Bohart Museum of Entomology open house, like all its open houses throughout the UC Davis...
M.E.A. McNeil, The Bees, and The Bee Club

When you read the newly published novel, Bee Club, (Nervous Ghost Press) by M.E.A. McNeil, you're immediately struck by the author's intricate knowledge of beekeeping, her talented ability to weave a fascinating story, and her strong...
An Afternoon in the Lepidoptera Collection

What's his number? 2,530. That's how many specimen drawers that Jeff Smith, volunteer curator of the Lepidoptera collection at the Bohart Museum of Entomology for the past 36 years, has crafted and donated to the "Lep" section. Smith...
Bumble Bee Contest Is Over!

The 2025 bumble bee contest is over. Tabatha Yang, education and outreach coordinator of the Bohart Museum of Entomology at UC Davis announced today that "we have a winner" in the fifth annual Robbin Thorp Memorial...
webinar video on electric weed control in organic perennial crops

A quick post on a Friday afternoon to share a link to a recent (January 14, 2025) webinar on Electric Weed Control in Organic Perennial Crops. The webinar was part of a multi-state research and extension project that includes researchers from...