Welcome to UC Cooperative Extension County of Santa Cruz
Local News
Invasive beetle found along Zayante Creek identified as novel to West Coast
Invasive tree beetle detected in Santa Cruz Mountains, raising wildfire concerns
UC ANR welcomes AES faculty at UC Merced, UC Santa Cruz
Floriculture and Nursery Workgroup members share knowledge in Watsonville
Invasive Shothole Borer Found in Santa Cruz County
Henry Cowell State Park hosts 'Good Fire Fair'
Do you have a fire plan for your family? Here's what experts suggest
Fusarium Wilt - Resistant Lettuce Aim of Breeding Trial
Farmers Can Gain From Tracking Water Use With Satellites
Tech on display at Salinas field day
Public invited to observe prescribed fire training in Santa Cruz County
Mission Statement
The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) enhances the quality of life and the environmental and economic well-being of the citizens of California through research and education. Cooperative Extension farm, natural resources, 4-H, and nutrition, family and consumer sciences advisors extend knowledge and provide county research in more than 50 county offices in California.
UCCE County of Santa Cruz Office Has Moved to 500 Westridge Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076
Phone - (831) 763-8001
Email - cesantacruz@ucanr.edu
We are open Monday-Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm
Calendar
| Event Name | Date |
|---|---|
| UC Ag Experts Talk: Considerations for Cover Crops and Weed Management | 3/19/2025 |
| What Are You Wearing? Basic PPE for Pesticide Safety | 3/20/2025 |
| Planning & Preparing Your Vegetable Garden - ONLINE | 3/20/2025 |
| California Forest Science Symposium | 3/24/2025 |
| Native Plants Past & Future with the Amah Mutsun Community | 3/29/2025 |
Salinas Valley Agriculture Blog
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An uncommon cauliflower bacterial leaf blight outbreak
We recently received reports of an uncommon cauliflower leaf blight outbreak from different parts of Salinas Valley. The leaf blight symptoms include small, angular-shaped spots that congregate around the veins on the lower leaves. The systemic...