June 2025

We’re moving! UCCE Ventura is relocating to Camarillo

Our Ventura office will close on Tuesday 10, 2025, and we’ll reopen at our new Camarillo location on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

New Address:

555 Airport Way, Suite D

Camarillo, CA 93010

Office hours:

Monday - Friday

9 AM - 4 PM

Thank you for your patience during our transition — we can’t wait to welcome you to our new space!

Agricultural Advice from UCCE Advisors

California Invasive Species Action Week: Lunchtime Talks

June 9 - 13, 2025 | 12 - 1 PM

University of California Cooperative Extension will host the annual Lunchtime Talks via Zoom. Please join us at for engaging and enlightening presentations. View the schedule of talks here

Farmhand Foundation event in Ojai

June 10, 2025 | 5 - 7 PM

The Farmhand Foundation is a new non-profit founded by Tractor Beverage Company. It is based in Ojai and aims to help local farmers prosper and become more sustainable. They are collaborating with UCCE and Hansen REC on a cover crop demonstration trial as part of a UC Climate Action grant.

Upcoming Webinar: Cover, Smash, Trap: Nonchemical Methods for Pest Management

June 19, 2025

Want to learn how to manage pests without pesticides? In this webinar we will review nonchemical pest management practices as alternatives to pesticides in the home and garden. Want to learn how to manage pests without pesticides? In this webinar we will review nonchemical pest management practices as alternatives to pesticides in the home and garden.

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UCCE Community Education Programs

4-H Youth Development Program

UC Master Gardener Program

Garden to Table Series: Mastering Mediterranean Herbs

July 2, 2025

Discover the vibrant world of Mediterranean herbs that can thrive in Ventura County's climate. This in person class continues our Garden to Table Series and explores herbs like rosemary, oregano, thyme, sage, and basil which are the backbone of Mediterranean cuisine, and touch on a few other local favorites.

Image: Evett Kilmartin

Check out the Master Gardeners of Ventura County Speaker Series

Recent News

2024 UC ANR Annual Report Now Online!

Jennifer K. Sedell

UC ANR's 2024 Annual Report is now available online and in print.

The UC ANR Annual Report highlights Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension projects that demonstrate how UC ANR delivers on its public values and showcases the organization's vision to improve the lives of all 39 million residents in California.

“Kudos to all for giving us these impact stories,” said Vice President Glenda Humiston. “These are what capture stakeholders, lay audiences, legislators and policymakers at all levels. They want to know what's in it for them.”

Upcoming Events

Pollinator Week

June 16-22, 2025

It's time to celebrate pollinators and spread the word about what we can do to protect them. Click here to view 7 things you can do for pollinators!

Image: Pollinator Partnership

Cal Poly Strawberry Center 9th Annual Field Day

July 24, 2025 | 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Join more than 600 strawberry growers, researchers and industry representatives for this year's Strawberry Center Field Day.

Topics include:

automation technology
arthropod pest management
fruit and root diseases

Early Bird registration through August 25 now available online.

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The University of California Cooperative Extension in Ventura County conducts research and education activities in agriculture, natural resources, and positive youth development. We strive to promote a healthy food system, healthy environment, and healthy communities.

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