UCCE Contra Costa
Welcome!
The University of California Cooperative Extension Contra Costa County delivers high quality education and research programs that contribute to:
• Safe, healthy and accessible food
• Clean water and a healthy environment
• Improved nutrition habits and well-nourished residents
• Healthy youth who contribute to healthy communities
• An improved local economy
Letter From Our Bay Area County Director
Coronavirus Update
On March 17, 2020, a “Shelter-In-Place of Residence” order was issued for all Bay Area counties. To protect you and your families, our staff, our partners, our volunteers, and the communities we live and work in from the risks associated with COVID-19, UC ANR Cooperative Extension has implemented a work from home policy for our staff. This policy will remain in effect from March 17, 2020 through June 30, 2020.
We are committed to serving our community, we are OPEN VIRTUALLY with a special UC ANR COVID-19 resources site.
Finally, we want to encourage you to follow the guidance(s) associated with the “Shelter-In-Place of Residence” order, as well as information posted on the various county and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) websites. Thank you for your continued and ongoing support.
Our programs benefit ALL cities and ALL citizens throughout the County. We pride ourselves on delivering the most cost-effective programs in the most efficient manner by drawing upon experts from throughout the UC system, utilizing over 600 trained volunteers, and working cooperatively with over 150 diverse public and private agencies/organizations. And we do this at a minimal cost to the public.
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Drip irrigation shows promise for spinach growers
UC ANR research on drip irrigation shows potential to reduce downy mildew incidence while improving water quality and resource-use efficiency, contributing to increased water-use efficiency and improved food safety. The Issue Spinach is a leafy...
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2016 to 2019: 4-H boosts reach with Latino youth by 104%
The 4-H Latino Initiative achieves positive youth outcomes and advances practices on culturally relevant programming, contributing to UC ANR's public value of developing an inclusive and equitable society. The Issue Over 39% of Californians...
By Katherine E Soule
Author - Assistant Vice Provost of Cooperative Extension; Director of Cooperative Extension, SLO & SB Counties; & Youth, Families & Communities AdvisorBy Maria de la Fuente
Author - County Director Monterey - Farm & Master Gardener Advisor Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties -
UC advisors and Department of Water Resources empower growers to get more crop per drop
Agricultural clientele utilize Extension information to inform irrigation management decisions, potentially improving water use efficiency and protecting California's water resources. The Issue For farmers to grow high-yielding and good quality crops...
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UC ANR Climate Smart Educators increase California’s resilience to climate change
UC ANR Climate Smart Agriculture Educator team assisted growers to win CDFA grants that reduced greenhouse gases equivalent to removing roughly 7,000 cars off the road, supporting UC ANR's public value of building climate-resilient communities and...
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Range Camp participants increase understanding of natural resources and ecosystems processes, supporting a more qualified workforce for California’s rangelands
UC ANR Advisors restructured Range Camp, a rangeland education program that has helped 95% of participants improve their understanding of ecosystem processes in California's rangelands, supporting a more qualified workforce. The Issue Rangelands cover...
Food Assistance during "Shelter-In-Place"
Need food? Here is a list of places to turn to...
Contact Information
Cooperative Extension
Contra Costa County
2380 Bisso Lane, Ste. B
Concord, CA 94520-4829
Main Office: 925-608-6670
Fax: 925-608-6697
Master Gardeners: 925-608-6683
4-H Program: 925-608-6690
Email: cecontracosta@ucdavis.edu
Director: Frank McPherson
Nutrition Program
Contra Costa Stories
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Incarcerated youth blossom while working with 4-H, Master Gardeners
Roughly 1 in 5 U.S. children have mental health problems, and only 20 percent to 25 percent receive treatment (CA Adolescent Health Collaborative, 2010). In the juvenile justice system, some studies report as many as two-thirds of adolescents have mental health disorders. Alameda County Probation's Camp Sweeney is an unlocked 24-hour facility serving boys aged 14 to 18 years. The teens at Camp Sweeney exhibit a range of maladaptive behaviors and have various physical and mental health needs, which should be treated as part of their rehabilitation.
Spotlight Stories
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A ton of vegetables!
A TON OF VEGETABLES!
The Master Gardeners donated 2,000 pounds of fresh vegetables to the Monument Crisis Center for distribution to families.
Contra Costa Master Gardener Events
Calendar and Events
| Event Name | Date |
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| Forest Stewardship workshop - Humboldt | 3/22/2021 |
Cherry Orchard in Bloom