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UC Organic Agriculture Institute

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California leads the nation in organic agriculture. As demand for organic production continues to expand, there is a pressing need for strong institutional infrastructure to support current and transitioning organic growers.

 

The UC Organic Agriculture Institute - providing research, extension, and education to meet the needs of organic growers in California. 

 

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Image of a field day on an organic dairy farm
Image of a field day on an organic agave farm
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UC Organic Agriculture Institute is a part of the University of California's Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) and operates within the UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (UC SAREP).
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Learn about the establishment of the UC Organic Agriculture Institute in the following video:

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Upcoming Events

Event Date
October 11, 2025

2025 Mariposa Agrinature Tour

Designated sites for farm tours: Raw Roots Farm, Sierra Cider, Casto Oaks, a small homestead off Agua Fria, Sierra Foothills Conservancy plus more. Opportunities for vendors , artists, non…
Event Date
October 14, 2025

Organic Fertilizer - How Much?

Organic Fertilizer - How Much?Organic farmers try to grow most of a farm’s fertility, but that is not always possible, especially with grain-heavy rotations. Organic fertilizer for row crops can be…
Event Date
October 14, 2025

CCOF Organic Office Hours

CCOF Organic Office Hours – 10/14/2025Curious about what it takes to transition your operation to organic? Or are you a newly certified producer with questions on how to stay in compliance? Just ask…
Event Date
October 16, 2025

Gospel Flat Farm Tour & Demo

This is a free educational farm tour with field demonstrations of science-based tools. Learn about compost, microbes, organic nutrient & disease management in vegetables & cut flowers!Email…