Programs
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.