Richard J. Elkus Ranch, Environmental Education Center
A working ranch which provides unique hands-on learning experiences for San Francisco Bay Area youth.
4-H Youth Development Program
4-H's learn-by-doing, youth-adult partnerships, and research-based educational programs help young people discover and develop their potential.
Landscape Horticulture/Urban Forestry
Educational programs and research that support city and county parks, green space managers, street tree programs, commercial tree, landscape professionals, and nonprofit environmental groups.
Nursery Production and Floriculture
Conduct practical, problem-solving research to enhance production practices and address current and emerging disease and pest-related issues facing the California nursery and floriculture industry.
Master Gardener/Home Gardening/Public Information
Master Gardeners provide research-based information and perform volunteer service in their local communities through a myriad of horticultural-related programs.
Agriculture
Educational & research programs that assist the agricultural community in local crop production, pest management, postharvest handling, water quality, watershed protection, and environmental protection.
Nutrition Education Programs
Offering opportunities for families, individuals, and youth to enhance their quality of living by providing resources that support independence and self-sufficiency.
Urban Youth
Extension of University resources & research-based information via collaborative work with community partners to provide youth with skills needed to become productive members of society.
TWIGS Curriculum
Teams With Intergenerational Support Gardening and Nutrition curriculum, developed locally, helps children learn about healthy food choices through a connection to gardening.
Natural Resources and Livestock Program
This program provides information to assist public and private land owners and livestock operators in Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara and San Mateo counties.
Administration
Administration for UCCE San Mateo County, the San Bruno office and Richard J. Elkus Ranch is located in Half Moon Bay, CA.