About Us

Why We Do What We Do

We work in partnership with farmers and ranchers to build and strengthen the local food systems in Placer and Nevada Counties. We are dedicated to supporting the local agricultural community and to helping it grow and thrive through a variety of educational and community-building programs.

Our goal is to improve long-term sustainability and economic viability of small-scale farms and ranches in the foothills. We provide innovative, practical training in four areas: production, marketing, risk, and business management.

UC Cooperative Extension offers programs to build skills and knowledge, fosters networking, and provides mentoring to new farmers. We invite you to explore the Foothill Farming web site to learn more about our programs and workshops. For more information on production of specific crops, use the links on the bar above and select the appropriate crop from the drop-down list.

Contact UCCE Placer-Nevada

University of California Cooperative Extension Placer County Office

Physical Address:

11477 E Avenue (Building #306, Dewitt Center)

Auburn, CA 95603

Phone: (530) 889-7385

Email: ceplacer@ucdavis.edu

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

University of California Cooperative Extension Nevada County Office

Physical Address:

255 South Auburn Street (Veterans Memorial Hall)

Grass Valley, CA 95945

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 2851

Grass Valley, CA 95945

Phone: (530) 273-4563

Email: cenevada@ucdavis.edu

Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. - Noon, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Acknowledgements

Special thanks to Wayde Carroll for the fabulous photos!
Website design and maintenance by Trina Filan, Vanessa Reed, Anna Van Zuuk, Leda McDaniel, Molly Nakahara, Hannah Meyer (Ramey), and Julia Boorinakis Harper.

About this Site

Person responsible for site: Olivia Henry, UCCE Food Systems Advisor
Site created: December 2010 by Cindy Fake, UCCE Horticulture and Small Farms Advisor, Emeritus

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