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UC Organic Agriculture Institute

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UC Organic Agriculture Institute 

The UC Organic Agriculture Institute provides 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.

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The UC Organic Agriculture Institute is a statewide institute of the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) integrated within the UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SAREP).

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Upcoming Events

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Event Date
November 5, 2026 - November 19, 2026

Livestock Transition to Organic Webinar Series

A weekly webinar series to walk you through the organic transition process Español abajoLocation: Virtual (Zoom link provided upon registration) Dates: Thursdays: Nov 5, 12, 19 Time: 12:00 – 1…
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Event Date
November 9, 2026

CalCAN Climate & Agriculture Conference

Meet the farmers, researchers, technical advisors, policymakers and agricultural leaders speaking at the California Climate & Agriculture Conference. Featured Workshop:The Power of the Purse…
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Event Date
November 10, 2026

2nd Annual Farmer Ag Network (FAN) RoundTable

Farmers connecting, sharing what works & exploring what’s next in regenerative agriculture. Bring your ideas & voice to the FAN RoundTable!2nd Annual Farmer Ag Network (FAN) RoundTableWe…