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Gloria J. Barrett, County Director
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Cooperative Extension is the county-based educational and research branch of the University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources financed jointly by federal, state, and county government. Sacramento County established Cooperative Extension in 1917. The mission is to serve the county through the creation, development, and application of knowledge in agriculture, natural and human resources. The staff is a dynamic group of academics, paraprofessionals, clerical and volunteers working together to enhance the quality of life and economic capacity in all communities through research and education. For information about upcoming workshops, visit the University of California Cooperative Extension.
Cooperative Extension Programs
- 4-H Youth Development Program helps children grow through educational, fun programs throughout the County in traditional clubs and non-traditional projects. 4-H extends training, programs, and support to volunteers, community organizations, teachers, and after school programs that provide direct service to youth education and development. Sacramento County programs include clubs, camps, and science literacy projects.
- Pomology, Viticulture, and Environmental Horticulture Program conducts research and educational programs on growing commercial fruit and nut trees, wine grapes, and strawberries. The research program includes integrated pest management studies and cover crop trials.
- Home Gardening and Horticulture Program has trained and certified Master Gardener Volunteers to extend University research-based information through mass media, telephone and office consultations, by attending plant clinics, with the school garden program, and through our speaker’s bureau.
- Nutrition, Family and Consumer Sciences Program provides opportunities for families, individuals, and youth to enhance their quality of living by providing resources that support independence and self-sufficiency. Community outreach programs offered are related to nutrition and health, lifeskills education, food safety, and food preservation.
- Home Food Preservation and Safety Program has trained and certified Master Food Preserver Volunteers to provide up-to-date information on safe food handling and the prevention of food borne illness, conduct monthly public workshops that demonstrates research-based methods for preserving food safely at home to prevent bacterial contamination, participate in public service activities, and answer consumer phone inquires.
- Community Development and Public Policy Program conducts research, educational programs, and collaborates with county and local governments, businesses, community organizations, and agencies to strengthen community economic capacity and address public policy. Programs include asset mapping, caregiver training, issues identification, home safety, and environmental awareness.
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