University of California
University of California Resources
- The UC Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR)
A network of researchers and Cooperative Extension specialists located on the Berkeley, Davis and Riverside campuses working collaboratively with Cooperative Extension advisors located in county offices throughout the state. - ANR Publications Source for variety of practical, research-based educational publications authored by UC advisors, specialists and academic staff.
- UC Cooperative Extension ANR’s outreach arm, has farm, 4-H, nutrition and consumer sciences advisors based in more than 50 county offices.
To access websites for all county and regional offices: UC County Extension offices - Research and Information Centers (RICs): Commodity-specific centers that provide resource and information development and distribution: Agronomy, Postharvest Technology, Weeds, Rangeland, Seed Biotechnology, Dairy, Vegetables, Fruits and Nuts, Ornamental Horticulture, Consumer Research
- Postharvest Technology Research and Information Center: Recommendations for maintaining postharvest quality in fruits and nuts. Dept. of Plant Sciences, UC Davis.
- Master Gardener Program: UC-trained volunteers extend research-based information to the public about home horticulture. This website contains contact information for Master Gardener programs in California counties.
- UC IPM Online: Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program
Identify and manage insects, mites, diseases, nematodes, weeds, and vertebrates. IPM links related to fruit and nut pest management: UC IPM useful links - Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program: Supports California farmers in developing and implementing sustainable production systems.
- UC Agricultural Issues Center: Provides information regarding a broad range of agricultural issues in California
- Office of Pesticide Information and Coordination: Provides information pertaining to pesticide research, experimentation, and use
- UC Kearney Agricultural Center (KAC): UC's largest off-campus agricultural research facility. Tree Fruit Integrated Pest Management: for information pertaining to IPM for fruit and nut crops.
- UC Davis Olive Center: For the education of consumers on the characteristics, uses, and health benefits of California olive oil and table olives.