UC ANR Hopland Research and Extension Center
Overview
UC ANR Hopland Research and Extension Center supports applied research, education, and adaptive management in agriculture and natural resources. Its more than 5,300 acres include oak woodland, grassland, chaparral, and riparian environments, providing a working landscape for research and public learning. Researchers can discuss field projects with the center director, while educators and community members can explore outreach activities. Workshops and other learning opportunities connect ecosystem stewardship with agricultural management. Research access and current activities depend on project fit and availability.
What they do
Field research
Hosts agriculture and natural resources research on more than 5,300 acres of oak woodland, grassland, chaparral, and riparian land in Mendocino County, with small awards supporting student field projects.
Sheep care and shearing training
Teaches small-group, hands-on classes in lambing, shearing, and basic sheep care using the center's research flock, for people who raise or work with sheep.
School and public learning
Offers school field trips, camps, public hikes, and naturalist learning that connect ecosystem stewardship with agricultural management on a working North Coast landscape.
Programs and services
Locations
- Program address 4070 University Road, Hopland, CA 95449, United States