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
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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Growing Green Spaces and Community Health with the UC Master Gardener Program
The UC Master Gardener Program improves community health and well-being by expanding green space and food gardening access across California. Through gardening education and community projects, the program fosters healthier lifestyles, reduces stress,...
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West Coast Rodent Academy Empowers Pest Control Professionals with Cutting-Edge Knowledge on Urban Rodent Management
Social Media Summary At the West Coast Rodent Academy, 45 pest management professionals gained hands-on skills in rodent ecology, exclusion techniques, and rodenticide awareness to tackle California's urban rodent issues. The Issue Urban...
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Collaborative Training Enhances Response to Goldspotted Oak Borer in Southern California
SoCal Edison staff, bolstered with UCCE training, identify Goldspotted Oak Borer infestations and trigger swift response, demonstrating enhanced workforce capacity to combat invasive species and protect California's forests. The Issue Invasive tree...
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NPI partners with local health departments to support children’s healthy eating and active living through LEAP Awards program
Local Health Departments are improving their CFHL programs using the Nutrition Policy Institute's LEAP awards. Three hundred thirty-three schools and programs were recognized across California for making strides on health and wellness...
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UC ANR partnership engages transitional housing residents in renovating therapeutic garden, growing fresh produce
CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE and Master Gardeners in Alameda County promote healthy people and communities: Working with South County Homeless Project residents to grow fresh vegetables in a therapeutic green space. The Issue California...
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
Nutrition Program
Contra Costa Stories
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UC ANR teamed up to investigate effective integrated pest management for bed bugs in low-income, multiple-occupancy housing
Bed bugs, their bites, and the associated social stigma continue to plague many Californians and draw widespread attention from the media. Although bed bugs can occur within a wide range of human habitations and income-levels, it’s those who live in low-income, multiple-occupancy housing who appear to suffer the greatest. Integrated Pest Management (IPM), first developed by UC in the 1940s for agriculture, offers a theoretical framework for bed bug management in multiple-occupancy housing
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.
Cherry Fruit on Tree