Our Mission

True to the mission of the land grant universities, UC Agriculture and Natural Resources connects the power of UC research in agriculture, natural resources, nutrition and youth development with local communities to improve the lives of all Californians.

For over 100 years, our advisors, specialists, faculty and staff have been committed to:

Connecting Californians to their University
Leading the way to science-based solutions
Providing information that is trustworthy and not biased
Sharing research that is practical to use
Addressing local concerns as part of the community
Inviting the participation of concerned stakeholders
Facilitating problem-solving and outreach to address the state's toughest challenges

Changes to Office Hours

Our UCCE Office is now open to the public: M-F, 8am to 5pm.

PLEASE NOTE: although our doors are open, we are still following recommendations from the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Division and San Joaquin County Public Health. This means our Farm Advisors are still working remotely to meet your needs so, please contact them directly before coming to our office or dropping off any samples.

At this time, we are not accepting non-commercial samples. For all questions regarding home gardens, backyard fruit trees, household pests, etc. please call our Master Gardener Office at (209) 953-6112 or e-mail them at anrmgsanjoaquin@ucanr.edu.

For all other inquiries, call us at 209-953-6100.

We appreciate your understanding of the situation and we look forward to being able to return to normal operations as soon and safely as possible. Thank you.

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UC Blogs

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Thanksgiving: It's All About Sharing

Thanksgiving isn't about selecting the largest turkey in the store, engaging in road rage or aisle anger, or preparing for the Black Friday sales. Thanksgiving is all about sharing--sharing gratitude, love and a meal. UC Davis psychology...
Rick Karban: Do Plants Have Personalities?

If you've been talking to your plants for years, you are not alone. But know this: plants can communicate, too. They eavesdrop, sense danger in the environment, and can distinguish friend from foe. A plant under a predatory attack will emit volatile...
The importance of reducing winter weed host plants for INSV control

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Jill Oberski: Why Museum Collections Matter

Congratulations to the five UC Davis entomology doctoral students who excelled in the Entomological Society of America's student competitions, part of the organization's Nov. 16-25 virtual meeting. The UC Davis winners are Erin Taylor...