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Rob York works in the trees at UC Blodgett Forest Research Station
Science-based solutions, practical tips and community programs for a healthier, more resilient California

Are you a grower looking for help with your water, disease or nutrient management challenges?
Need advice on elusive pests troubling your farm, orchard, home or garden?
Seeking practical tips and resources on eating healthier and living better?

Or maybe you’re searching for ways to make your home and neighborhood more wildfire-resilient?
Want to see the latest innovations to boost prosperity and sustainability for your farm, ranch, nursery, food business or community?
 Or perhaps you’d like to get your family involved in a leading youth development program?

We can help.
 

The Many Ways We Help 

From agriculture to wildfire resilience, youth development to healthy communities, our work touches every corner of California. Explore the areas below to see the breadth of our programs and expertise.
 

An organized farm stand display with fresh vegetables

Agriculture

Healthy agricultural systems are essential to quality of life and the economy, fostering innovation and encouraging environmentally friendly production practices.                        

Explore sustainable farming solutions

Controlled burn at UCCE Humboldt with smoke rising

Fire

California’s landscapes and communities become more wildfire resilient through strategies such as fuel reduction, prescribed fire, home hardening and smoke readiness that help both ecosystems and people live safely with fire.

Discover wildfire resilience strategies

New conifer growth in a reforested wildfire area in Shasta County

Forests

Research-based stewardship supports healthy, diverse forest landscapes and helps landowners and communities manage trees, wildlife, water and vegetation sustainably for future generations.

Find out more about forest stewardship

Family shopping for food at an organic marketplace

Nutrition and Health


Healthy communities grow through science-based nutrition education and programs that support lifelong wellbeing.

Discover programs for lifelong wellness

Lady beetles being released from a jar onto a hand

Pest Management & Plant Health

Science-based, integrated approaches that combine monitoring, biological controls, habitat techniques and selective treatments protect plant health while minimizing environmental impact.

Learn integrated plant health strategies

Scenic hillside rangeland with annual grasses at Sierra Foothill Research and Extension Center

Rangelands

Sustainable grazing, healthy soils, water stewardship and resilient landscapes keep California’s rangelands productive while maintaining ecological integrity.

See how we manage sustainable rangelands

Wheel line irrigation system at Intermountain Research and Extension Center

Water

Resilient and equitable water systems are built through sustainable management of drinking supplies, drought preparedness and flood protection that benefit ecosystems, agriculture and communities.

See how we build resilient water systems

4-H teen leaders teaching science outdoors at Camp Gold Hollow

Youth Development

Lifelong learners emerge when youth engage in real-world projects, leadership experiences and positive youth-adult partnerships.

Explore youth development programs

Person holding freshly harvested carrots at Martial Cottle Park with Santa Clara County Master Gardeners

Yard & Garden

Gardeners of all levels thrive with science-based guidance in plant care, pest management and landscape design that cultivates resilient outdoor spaces.

Get science-based gardening guidance