UC Cooperative Extension of Contra Costa County delivers a diverse portfolio of programs that address California’s most pressing environmental, agricultural, and community challenges. These programs span areas such as Specialty Crops and Small Farms, Community Nutrition, and 4-H Youth Development, supporting healthy food systems, equitable youth opportunities, and resilient farming practices. Urban-focused efforts include Integrated Pest Management, Environmental Horticulture, Urban Forestry, and Human-Wildlife Interactions, promoting sustainable, livable cities.
Programs in Livestock and Natural Resources, Delta Crops Resource Management, and Organic Materials Management advance climate-smart agriculture and ecosystem stewardship, while initiatives like BIPOC Community Development foster inclusion and community-driven resilience. Together, these research-based extension programs empower Californians—from farmers to urban residents—to build thriving, sustainable communities.
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Specialty Crops
Community Nutrition, Health and Food Systems
4-H Youth Development
Urban Integrated Pest Management
BIPOC Community Development
Environmental Horticulture and Water Resources Management
Livestock and Natural Resources
Organic Materials Management in Agri-Food Systems
Urban Forestry
Delta Crops Resource Management
Human-Wildlife Interactions