2014-UC Cooperative Extension Centennial

Jan 27, 2014

University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources celebrates 100 years of UC Cooperative Extension researchers and educators living and working in communities to solve economic, agricultural, natural resource, youth development, and nutrition issues.

On Wednesday, January 29th, UCCE Ventura will host a special celebration. The event will feature Ventura County Farm Advisors as we look back, celebrate the present and envision the UCCE of the future. Rose Hayden-Smith will provide the historical backdrop while Oleg Daugovish, Ben Faber, and Jim Downer will touch on pertinent topics such as cropping systems, water issues, environmental horticulture-exotic pests. Guest speakers will round out the program. A panel comprised of local farmers, community, UC, and education professionals will entertain questions as they look towards the future.

The Centennial Event will be held at the Courtyard by Marriott in Oxnard. Program details are attached.