What We Do
These programs operate through a unique partnership with the County of Marin, the University of California, the federal government and private funds.
The UC Cooperative Extension Marin office helps home gardeners, farmers, youth and seniors with science-based information. We put on trainings for the ag community, host workshops and talks for Marin residents, run youth programing, answer questions for home gardeners, and more. Find all of our program offerings at the UCCE Marin website.
Popular Services
In This Department
- Request a Home Garden Consultation Visits provide Marin homeowners with information and advice for improving home garden planting and irrigation practices to help conserve water.
- 4-H Marin Calendar and Events Upcoming 4-H events around Marin County, plus a listing of 4-H Project locations, dates, and contact information.
- Find Marin Ag Products Search for Marin-grown produce, meat, eggs, and dairy based on product type, sales venue, or a particular farm or ranch.
- Fire Smart Landscaping Resources Information on planning, implementing, and maintaining home landscapes to reduce fire danger and damage to residences.
- Marin Oak Identification Learn how to identify oak trees that grow within the North Bay region.
- Food Gardening: How to Grow Edibles Best choices for Marin, planting and maintenance tips and techniques, and solutions to common problems.
- Resources For Farmers and Ranchers Farm development and management resources for livestock, poultry, dairy, and fruit/vegetable crop operations.
- Sudden Oak Death Diagnosis Descriptions and photos of Phytophthora ramorum symptoms, a list of currently known host plants, and how to diagnose, treat, and manage the disease.
- Our Programs Browse a full list of our department's program areas and offerings.
- Our Staff Meet UC Cooperative Extension Marin staff and learn about the work we do around the county.
Our Mission
Our mission is to sustain a vital agriculture, environment, and community in Marin County by providing University of California research-based information in agriculture, natural resource management, nutrition, and youth development.
University of California Cooperative Extension programs operate through a unique partnership with the County of Marin, the University of California, the federal government and private funds. More information can be found on the University of California Cooperative Extension[External] website.