About Us
Practical. Trusted. Connected.
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources shares science-based information and practices to improve lives and livelihoods.
Extending UC’s world-class research beyond the system’s 10 campuses, we provide expertise and foster partnerships across all 58 counties in California.
For more than 100 years, we have been the go-to source – right in your community – for innovative solutions and practical tools.
To help meet your needs in agriculture and natural resources, wildfire resilience, environmental stewardship, food systems and nutrition, and youth and community development...
We are here for you.
Research and Outreach in Action
UC ANR bridges leading-edge research and the challenges facing our communities through a robust statewide system. Here's how we reach every corner of California – from the Sierra Nevada to the Pacific Coast; in small towns and big cities; and across every valley, forest, grassland and desert.
UC Cooperative Extension Advisors and Specialists
Advisors are based in local communities at county-level UCCE offices, while Specialists are based on UC campuses.
Statewide Programs and Institutes
UC ANR also administers 14 statewide programs and institutes, with research and outreach to address the state’s high-priority issues.
Research and Extension Centers
UC ANR’s nine RECs provide a network of “living laboratories” reflecting a range of ecosystems and environmental conditions.
Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) Faculty
The AES is a system of UC scientists – based at Berkeley, Davis, Merced, Riverside and Santa Cruz – who conduct research and transfer basic and applied knowledge to the public through UC Cooperative Extension.
Our Vision for California's Future
UC Agriculture and Natural Resources cultivates thriving communities, sustainable agriculture, resilient ecosystems and economic prosperity in California through development and sharing of equitable and collaborative science-based solutions that have national and global impact.
In doing so, we strive to be valued in every California community for meaningful engagement and the positive impact we make in people’s lives.
See how our strategic priorities bring this vision to life
Our Impact
Explore our impact – Download the Annual Report (PDF, 21.8 MB)
Our People and Programs: Catalysts for Positive Change
Through UC ANR, you are plugged into a statewide network of experts, programs and research hubs. Explore how our people and programs bring science, technological breakthroughs and practical knowledge throughout California.
Find an Expert
If you’ve got a question or a problem related to our many topic areas, we have the answer (or we can connect you with someone who does!). We have hundreds of advisors, specialists and educators across the state.
Guiding the Future of California Communities
UC ANR’s leaders bring vision, strategy and a collaborative spirit to support California communities in meeting their most pressing challenges.
Discover UC ANR Across California
Our interactive programmatic footprint maps let you see exactly where our academics, educators and programs are embedded across the state.
“Cooperation is at the heart of UC Cooperative Extension and the core of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources. We achieve our mission through our talented academics, staff, volunteers and productive collaborations with partners like you. Together, we develop and share the crucial expertise and innovations that communities across California and around the world rely upon.”
— Glenda Humiston, UC Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources
