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Shasta County

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Serving our community

The UC Cooperative Extension Shasta County partners with growers, families, and youth to apply practical, science-based solutions in agriculture, natural resource stewardship, nutrition and health, and youth development. From smart water and fire-wise strategies to hands-on 4-H programs and kitchen-table nutrition, they’re embedded in our community to help solve local issues and build a thriving future. Learn more about what we do and our programs featured in the 2024 Brochure (PDF, 3.67 MB). 

Our programs

Explore our core areas of expertise in Shasta County below. Each program is rooted in University of California research and designed to deliver science-backed solutions that address our community's most critical local needs in agriculture, natural resources, and family wellbeing.

 

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Empowering Youth Through 4-H

The Shasta County 4-H Youth Development Program helps young people grow as leaders, innovators, and engaged community members. Through hands-on, research-based learning, youth gain skills that build confidence, curiosity, and a commitment to a thriving future. Explore the UC ANR Shasta County 4-H program.

 

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Forestry & Natural Resources Solutions

UC Cooperative Extension Forestry in Shasta County provides research-based solutions and science-based programs for local natural resource challenges, focusing on key areas like wildfire preparedness, forest health, and woody biomass utilization. Our local advisors connect residents to University of California resources, offering technical assistance and leveraging the statewide expertise of the UC ANR Fire Network to help communities live with fire. Discover the resources and tools to help manage your land and protect your community.

 

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Livestock & Range Management

UC Cooperative Extension supports Shasta County's leading agricultural commodity, range livestock production, by providing research-based solutions for quality assurance, range monitoring, and irrigated pasture management. Our local advisor works closely with producers on vital issues like water policy, animal health, and regenerative practices to ensure the sustainable stewardship of natural resources. Learn more about our programs and advisor for Shasta County ranchers.

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Office Locations

UCCE Shasta County

1851 Hartnell Avenue
Redding, CA 96002
United States

mszynal@ucanr.edu
sbjaimes@ucanr.edu

Mission Statement

UCCE is a cooperatively supported effort between county and federal government, and the state (University of CA). Generally, the University of California provides program staff with Shasta County providing support staff. At UCCE, we apply for grants to conduct applied research on issues pertinent to Shasta County agriculture, natural and human resources. Statewide networks of agriculture, natural resources, forestry, 4-H, and nutrition and consumer science staff are dedicated to conducting research and extending results to farmers, ranchers, forest landowners, students, teachers and interested citizens.