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Santa Barbara County Programs

Agriculture
Supports growers, handlers, and marketers of a wide variety of produce from artichokes to zucchini.

Small Farms & Specialty Crops
The UC Small Farm/Specialty Crops Advisor conducts applied research and develops information on the culture, handling and marketing to improve success with alternative crops on small farms.

Vegetable & Strawberry Production
Hugh Smith, the UCCE Vegetable and Strawberry Farm Advisor, works with growers to address challenges and opportunities in crop production by carrying out applied research, extending knowledge through educational meetings and publications, and by assisting with the diagnosis of crop production problems. Hugh Smith can be reached at 805-934-6247, or by e-mail at hasmith@ucdavis.edu

Livestock & Natural Resources
Provides research-based information and advice for the livestock producers in Santa Barbara County.

4-H Program
The objective of the 4-H Youth Development program is to help youth develop into responsible, self-directed, and productive members of the global society.

Marine Science/Sea Grant
Marine Advisors in UC Cooperative Extension help identify and solve coastal and marine resource problems.

Master Gardener
Trained volunteers provide advice and support for local gardeners.

FSNEP-Adult
The goal of the Adult Food Stamp Program is to improve the nutrition-related skills of Food Stamp recipients.