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Fresno, CA 93710
Fresno, CA 93710
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Serving Fresno County
Our Mission
True to the mission of the land grant universities, UC Agriculture and Natural Resources connects the power of UC research in agriculture, natural resources, nutrition and youth development with local communities to improve the lives of all Californians.
For over 100 years, our advisors, specialists, faculty and staff have been committed to:
- Connecting Californians to their University
- Leading the way to science-based solutions
- Providing information that is trustworthy and not biased
- Sharing research that is practical to use
- Addressing local concerns as part of the community
- Inviting the participation of concerned stakeholders
- Facilitating problem-solving and outreach to address the state’s toughest challenges
We Deliver the Future!
The University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) is a statewide network of campus based Agricultural Experiment Station researchers and Cooperative Extension specialists located on the Berkeley, Davis and Riverside campuses working collaboratively with county-based Cooperative Extension advisors located in 50 county offices throughout the state.
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Organic Agriculture in Fresno
Organic Agriculture in Fresno
Anyone who sells agricultural commodities as “Organic” must register with the State of California and be certified by a 3rd party certifier. The only exception to this are those who produce less than $5,000 in gross annual sales; however they must still be registered by the state. In 2010 Fresno County had 184 certified organic farms with gross sales totaling more than 81.6 million dollars. Sounds like a lot? Organic sales in the US actually makes up less than 5% of the total agricultural production across the nation. In the State there are 3,079 registrants in the National Organic Program (NOP). The national program began in 2002 in order to bring more uniformity with all of the 50 states. The NOP program in the state is regulated by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA).
Down on the Farm with Tom Willey
Listen to Fresno/Madera Livestock Advisor Rebecca Ozeran on "Down on the Farm with Tom Willey!"
While one wily virus from wild nature boils on the front burner, food safety issues pitting domesticated animals against our salad plates still simmer. Two University of California extension agents recently weighed in on tainted greens from animal agriculture’s perspective, possibly a first. “Down on the Farm” host Tom Willey engages farm advisors Brooke Latack and Rebecca Ozeran on safer salads versus feel-good industry response.
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