UC Cooperative Extension Agricultural Programs

Serving Santa Cruz County

Entomology
The entomology program deals with insect problems across all crops and landscape situations. It also provides identification services for insect samples and insect related problems.

Farm Management
University of California Cooperative Extension Small Farms Advisors and program staff serve as an information hub connecting small-scale farms to research and education resources of the University of California.

Irrigation, Water Quality & Water Policy
This important program conducts research that promotes water saving techniques and lessens impacts of irrigation and fertilizers on the environment.

Livestock and Natural Resources
The Livestock and Natural Resources program focuses on science and education related to economic and ecological sustainability of ranching in San Benito, Monterey, and Santa Cruz counties.

Plant Pathology
Plant Pathology investigates and conducts research on all aspects of plant diseases, their causes, and how to control them. Advisors carry out educational programs designed for the commercial agricultural industry and the general public, and provide diagnostic services and information on plant disease management.

Vegetable Crops & Weed Science
An applied research and educational program in vegetable crop production and weed science for crops grown in Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito Counties. Production issues include soil fertility, abiotic problem diagnosis, cover crop management, and new crop development. Weed identification services are provided, as well as research on weed control.

Viticulture
Responsible for Cooperative Extension programs in Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties for our local grape growing industry.