Serving Glenn County Since 1915

Who is UC Cooperative Extension Glenn County?

The University of California's 64 Cooperative Extension (UCCE) offices are local problem-solving centers. More than 400 campus-based specialists and county-based farm, home, and youth advisors work as teams to bring the University's research-based information to Californians. UCCE is a full partnership of federal, state, county, and private resources linked in applied research and educational outreach. UCCE tailors its programs to meet local needs. UCCE's many teaching tools include meetings, conferences, workshops, demonstrations, field days, video programs, newsletters and manuals. Thousands of volunteers extend UCCE's outreach, assisting with the California 4-H Youth Development Program and Master Gardener Program.

The University of California Extension was first introduced to Glenn County in 1915. However, the Agricultural Extension and Home Economics office was voted out of the county in 1927, only to be reinstated by voters in a November 1948 General Election. UCCE Glenn County provides programs tailored to meet the needs of county residents. Extension services include exceptional 4-H and Master Gardener programs, as well as expert advice for farmers and growers.

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A New Vegetable Garden Increased Community Spirit

The Eastside Neighborhood, one of the oldest residential areas of the City of Riverside, is also one of the poorest. More than half of the adults and almost a quarter of the teenagers were considered overweight in 2012 when Kaiser Permanente funded the Heal Zone Initiative to improve the community’s overall wellness through education and increased access to healthy local food. The Community Settlement Association (CSA), founded over 100 years ago to help immigrants from Mexico settle into Riverside, now provides social services and food distributions to the Eastside residents. The Association needed assistance to revitalize the existing garden to help residents have access to fresh produce.

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Contact Information

UC Cooperative Extension Glenn County
PO Box 697, 821 E. South Street
Orland, CA 95963
Phone: (530) 865-1107
Fax: (530) 865-1109
e-mail: glenn@ucanr.edu

County Director: Betsy Karle

The UC Cooperative Extension Office Hours are 8:00am-6:00 pm on Mondays and 8:00am-5:00pm, Tuesday-Friday. Closed 12:00-1:00pm for lunch.

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Spotlight Stories

Glenn Co 4-H Livestock Challenge Held

GLENN COUNTY 4-H LIVESTOCK CHALLENGE HELD

Members, leaders, and guests representing Glenn County 4-H attended the ten-species Livestock Challenge event held January 5, 2019, at Plaza Elementary School. Thank you to all of our adult volunteers who helped proctor the Livestock Challenge and to all of the adult volunteers that helped tabulate the event. Another thank you to our adult and youth volunteers that helped with set-up, registration and general duties. We appreciate everyone’s efforts.