UC Organic Agriculture Institute

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Statewide Needs Assessment

Background In 2021, the UC OAI was awarded a grant from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Organic Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) to develop a statewide survey of organic growers, consultants, certifiers and other stakeholders to identify the key challenges they fac...
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Careers

Thank you for your interest, we are recruiting for two positions: 1. Associate Director for Sustainable Production Systems (UC SAREP) 2.
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Food Safety

Food safety refers to the measures and procedures in place for upholding the quality of food and prevention of contamination and food-borne illnesses. There are federal rules and regulations to comply with when growing, processing, and handling food.
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Key Organic Conferences

EcoFarm WHO: Ecological Farming Association WHAT: Through its connective events, the Ecological Farming Association (EcoFarm) facilitates an exchange of knowledge and resources among a diversity of stakeholders and grassroots leadership to advance just and ecological farming and food systems.
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Organic Resource Database

Click the map above to take you to the database!The UC OAI Organic Resource Database is a tool for you to connect with organizations or individuals in your region and across the state that offer a range of activities - from technical, financial and other forms of assistance to applied research for o...
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UC Field Quarter

The Agroecology Field Quarter is a transformative summer program designed to immerse students in the dynamic world of organic agriculture and equitable food systems. Join us for an unforgettable journey through hands-on learning, professional networking, and real-world application.
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Advisory Committee

A robust advisory and review process will assure the delivery of high quality relevant work that follows the UC OAI mission and vision.
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Vision and Mission

More California farmers experience increased agroecological and economic benefits from organic production systems, expanding California's national leadership in organic acreage, productivity, and resiliency.
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