UC Cooperative Extension Napa County

Bringing UC research to Napa County

University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) is the local link that connects Napa County residents directly to the powerful research, expertise, and information of the UC system. Our mission is to serve California through the creation, development, and application of knowledge in agricultural, natural, and human resources, delivering research-based solutions directly to producers, families, youth, and consumers.

Our Community-Centered Programs

Our UC programs in Napa County generate and deliver information to residents using multiple methods, including workshops, training, and volunteer programs. Highlighted below, are just a few of the many specialized initiatives, where our advisors and dedicated volunteers are addressing the most critical local needs. 

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Sustainable Wine Grape Production

Our Viticulture Program delivers research-based information and conducts problem-solving research for Napa County's wine grape industry. We provide expert guidance on viticulture production, pest management and sustainable vineyard practices. Explore more on our Viticulture program page.

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Research-Based Gardening Education

The UC Master Gardeners of Napa County train dedicated volunteers to provide free, research-based horticultural education to local residents. We staff a Help Desk and lead workshops, empowering the community with sustainable gardening knowledge for home gardens. Learn more at our UC Master Gardeners of Napa County program page.

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Youth Leadership & Skill Building

The 4-H Program empowers youth (ages 5-19) to reach their fullest potential by building critical citizenship, leadership, and life skills through "learn-by-doing" projects. We are dedicated to engaging young people and fostering healthy families in Napa County. Check out the Napa 4-H Youth Development program page.

 

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Human-Wildlife Conflict Solutions

We advance and communicate research-based practices for managing both pest and beneficial wildlife in agricultural and urban-rural settings. The program focuses on promoting biodiversity and minimizing conflicts, including supporting avian pest control services on farms. Explore more at our Human-Wildlife Interactions program page.

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Community Fire Resilience

Leveraging University research, this program provides the community with essential, science-based knowledge on fire ecology, defensible space, and risk reduction strategies. We work to support a climate-resilient community by promoting proactive fire management. See additional information at Resources for Fire and Disaster page.

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Community Nutrition & Health

This program empowers Napa residents to adopt healthier lifestyles through education focused on nutrition, food safety, and chronic disease prevention. We deliver evidence-based programs designed to improve the health and well-being of families and support our aging population.

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Specialty Crops

We support the economic viability of Napa's diverse and high-value agricultural sector.

 

How do we deliver research-based information?

Our UC programs in Napa County generate and deliver information to residents using multiple outreach methods: 

• Publications
• Workshops
• Seminars
• Training opportunities
• Volunteer programs
• One-on-one contacts

Staff work with individuals and organizations including agricultural producers, rangeland owners, families, youth, consumers, government and non-governmental agencies, and the general public. For more, view Our Latest 2024 Annual Report (PDF, 1.4MB).