Small Farms Research and Extension
University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) 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. We are a program within UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (UC SAREP).
We serve a diverse clientele including:
- Small-scale and diversified family farms
- Beginning, immigrant, and refugee farmers
- Growers of specialty crops not covered by traditional commodity-based extension programs
Click on "Find an Advisor" to get in touch with the Small Farms staff nearest you!
Small Farm Blogs
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Drought focus of Water Resources IMPACT magazine special issue
UC ANR experts address emotional toll of drought Preparing the American West for prolonged drought is the focus of a double issue of Water...
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New UC study helps growers estimate cover crop costs and potential benefits
Cover crops offer many potential benefits – including improving soil health – but not knowing the costs can be a barrier for growers...
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Free weekly organic agriculture seminars for growers
Growers are invited to attend free organic agriculture seminars hosted by UC Cooperative Extension. Lunchtime seminars will be offered on Tuesdays...
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New guide helps organic growers manage burrowing rodents
Burrowing rodents can cause extensive and expensive damage to orchards and crop fields. To manage the pests without chemicals used on conventional...
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UCCE small farms advisor strives to make farming more inclusive and equitable
This is one of a series of stories featuring a sampling of UC ANR academics whose work exemplifies the public value UC ANR brings to...