In Sonoma County, the UC Cooperative Extension academic staff is at the forefront of change, working to preserve agriculture, helping communities shape wise public policy, and strengthening community development and leadership in our youth and adults.
About Us
The mission of the University of California Cooperative Extension is to extend information developed at the University of California to enhance quality of life and the environmental and economic well-being of the citizens of California through research and education.
Cooperative Extension has research support and organizational capacity in agriculture and natural resources, in family and consumer sciences, in community resources development and in youth development. University of California advisors are housed in County Cooperative Extension offices throughout California. These advisors extend knowledge and provide county research in selected Cooperative Education program areas. Specialists housed on University campuses conduct research and work with advisors in the counties to provide information for dissemination.
UC Cooperative Extension, Sonoma County programs include; 4-H Youth Development, Ag Ombudsman, Integrated Pest Management, Livestock & Range Management, Marine Science, Master Gardeners, Specialty Crops and Olives, Sudden Oak Death, Viticulture and Watershed Management.