From Soil to Science

UC Cooperative Extension’s Northern Bay Area (Sonoma, Napa and Marin) Fire Science Program and the UC ANR Fire Network are pleased to announce an online Fire Safety Training course for the Ag Pass Program. This course was created to address a need expressed by agricultural stakeholders to support those…

Spring is here in the North Bay, bringing longer days, fresh planting, and a full calendar of fieldwork and community events. While this season brings a visible uptick in activity, our work continues year-round, shifting with the agricultural cycle, from winter planning and research to in-season field…

Last year we shared information about the North Coast Emergency Food System Partnership (NCEFSP) -- a six-county partnership spanning Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino, Sonoma, Napa and Marin counties – with a goal to strengthen local food systems, support farmers economic well-being, improve food security and…

As 2025 unfolds, UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Sonoma County enters an exciting new era—guided by a regional leadership model designed to strengthen collaboration, optimize resources, and deepen our impact across the North Bay.In March, Lauren Cartwright was appointed as the new UCCE Area Director for…

 Dear Colleagues & Community Partners, The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) is proud to present our 2024 Annual Report, highlighting the department’s accomplishments through our innovative programs in Sonoma County. UCCE is your county department that provides education and…