The Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) is a statewide network of University of California researchers and educators dedicated to the creation, development and application of knowledge in agricultural, natural and human resources.
-Daniel M. Dooley, Vice President

University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) serves every Californian by conducting agricultural research and delivering the results right to the people who farm.  Our scientists study nutrition and educate the public about eating wisely.  We protect and study vast wildlands, find ways to conserve natural resources and advise landowners who are managing so much of California's open spaces.

Safe, affordable and nutritious food is a necessity for all Californians.  From the farm to the fork, ANR offers research and outreach efforts that ensure the wholesomeness of the California food supply.

ANR's professional staff of farm advisors and specialists work side-by-side with California farmers, searching for solutions to new problems, boosting crop production with precision pest control and fertilization practices and finding ways to protect food after harvest as it makes its way to market.

UC Cooperative Extension's flagship for children is the time-tested 4-H program, which offers local youth experience and instruction in animal management, computers, science, cooking, gardening, leadership and many other subjects.  The 4-H curriculum is also used in after-school programs, which substitute safe, educational environments for unsupervised, unproductive afternoons.

A growing appreciation for California's stunning wildlands and greater awareness of human impacts on the state's land, air and water resources has made environmental stewardship increasingly important.  Science-based knowledge is vital to making intelligent decisions about the state's natural resources.