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UC Organic Agriculture Institute

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UC Organic Agriculture Institute 

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

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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Upcoming Events

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…
Event Date
January 27, 2026

Agritourism

Agritourism by Rachael Callahan, Statewide Agritourism Coordinator, UC ANRPart of the 6th Annual Organic Agriculture Seminar Series for Growers where each week you'll hear from a guest speaker for a…