UC Statewide IPM Program

What UC Statewide IPM Program does

The UC Statewide IPM Program is a public, statewide research and extension program within the University of California's Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR), focused on developing and disseminating science-based integrated pest management (IPM) practices. The program produces pest management guidelines and publications, delivers pesticide safety education, and supports sustainable agriculture and urban pest management across California. Its core technology and knowledge base are derived from Agricultural Experiment Station research at UC campuses (UC Davis, UC Riverside, UC Santa Cruz, UC Merced) and from applied work conducted across nine UC Research and Extension Centers.

The program operates through UC Cooperative Extension offices in all 58 California counties, supplemented by the UC Master Gardener volunteer network, a 12+ channel UC ANR blog network, the peer-reviewed California Agriculture Journal, and direct media outreach. Key strategic partners include the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), the California Conservation Agriculture Systems Innovation (CASI) Center, and UC's own Master Gardener, 4-H, and Climate Smart Agriculture programs. Customer segments are California farmers and ranchers, home gardeners and Master Gardeners, and county extension offices, all served through free public information channels rather than commercial transactions.

The program does not generate commercial revenue; it is funded through state appropriations, federal grants (including USDA NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants), and county partnerships as part of UC ANR's land-grant extension mission. Its 2025 receipt of the C.W. Woodworth Award from the Pacific Branch of the Entomological Society of America underscores its standing as a peer-recognized authority in applied entomology and IPM research.

Name

UC Statewide IPM Program

Legal name

The Regents of the University of California

Website

https://ucanr.edu

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The UC Statewide IPM Program is a public University of California extension program that develops and delivers science-based integrated pest management guidelines, publications, and pesticide safety education to California farmers, ranchers, home gardeners, and county extension offices across all 58 counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Extension Services

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Advisory (AFACABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Programs & Monitoring (AFACAGAA), Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Programs (General) (HSAMAAAI), Pest Management & Integrated Pest Control (EDAOAOAH), Integrated Pest Management (Biological Controls, Monitoring, Reduced Pesticides) (AFAGAMAC)

Keywords

• Integrated pest management
• Agricultural extension services
• Pest management guidelines
• Pesticide safety education
• Sustainable agriculture research

Headquarters

HQ city

Davis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

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Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

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Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The UC Statewide IPM Program develops and shares science-based integrated pest management tools, guidelines, and training resources for California agriculture and communities. It produces Pest Management Guidelines, Pest Notes, and pesticide-safety education content, and delivers these resources through 58 county-based UC Cooperative Extension offices and 9 Research and Extension Centers. The program serves both commercial growers and home gardeners, translating University of California research into practical IPM practices.

Product overview

UC ANR operates as a multi-program platform within the University of California system, combining research, education, and outreach services. The UC Statewide IPM Program is one of approximately 14 statewide programs within UC ANR, providing integrated pest management information and technical assistance. The portfolio includes the main UC ANR website and 58 county offices, a network of 12+ specialized blogs, and educational programs including Master Gardeners, Master Food Preservers, and 4-H youth development. UC ANR also runs the Climate Smart Agriculture Program and publishes the California Agriculture journal. Research infrastructure includes nine Research and Extension Centers and living labs such as the Climate Adaptation Living Lab (CALL Garden).

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pest Management Guidelines and Publications Science-based pest management guidelines and educational publications covering identification, biology, and management of pests affecting California agriculture and home gardens. Content is developed through UC campus research and delivered to growers, advisors, and home gardeners.
• Pesticide Safety Education Program Education program providing pesticide-safety training for proper pesticide handling, application, and regulatory compliance. Designed for pesticide applicators, growers, and others requiring certified pesticide use training in California.
• UC IPM Program Website and Online Resources Online portal hosting IPM guidelines, pest identification tools, and educational content for California farmers, growers, pest management professionals, and home gardeners.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UC Cooperative Extension (UCCEs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUC Cooperative Extension offices in all 58 California counties serve as the primary delivery mechanism for IPM research and education to local communities, farmers, and homeowners.
• California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on climate-smart agriculture programs, specialty crop initiatives, and agricultural research projects supporting California farmers.
• UC Research Campuses (UC Davis, UC Riverside, UC Santa Cruz, UC Merced)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research collaboration with UC system campuses supporting Agricultural Experiment Station research and extension specialists.
• UC Master Gardener ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to deliver home gardening education and pest management information to California residents through trained Master Gardener volunteers.
• California Conservation Agriculture Systems Innovation (CASI) CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on conservation agriculture research and no-till production systems, receiving USDA NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Michigan State University Extension: Major land-grant extension covering diverse cropping systems with IPM and pest identification guidance. Operates with the same research-to-extension pipeline as UC IPM and serves as a national benchmark for county-based IPM programming.
• Oregon State University Extension Service: Land-grant extension program serving Oregon growers with integrated pest management and crop protection research. Comparable in mission and delivery model, though smaller in scale than UC IPM's California operations.
• Virginia Tech Feed the Future IPM Innovation Lab: USAID-funded IPM research lab at Virginia Tech focused on developing-country pest management. Comparable for IPM research and publication focus, though its delivery mechanism is international rather than state-level extension.
• University of Florida IFAS Extension: Land-grant extension at UF delivering IPM, agronomy, and pest management extension programs throughout Florida. Highly comparable given shared specialty-crop exposure and subtropical climate challenges analogous to California's Central Valley and coastal agriculture.
• Purdue University Extension: Land-grant university extension that, like UC IPM, produces science-based pest management publications and trains county-based extension agents. Comparable delivery model and emphasis on farmer-facing IPM decision support.
• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service: Land-grant extension service in a similarly large, agriculturally diverse state (Texas). Provides science-based pest management guidance and grower education through a statewide county-agent network, comparable in scope and structure to UC's Cooperative Extension system.
• New York State Integrated Pest Management Program (Cornell University): The closest comparable program: a land-grant university (Cornell) that runs a statewide IPM research and extension program serving farmers and home gardeners. Operates on near-identical mission, funding model, and delivery-via-extension structure as UC IPM.

Others

• Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE): USDA-funded national program supporting sustainable and IPM-aligned agriculture research and education. Overlaps thematically with UC IPM's sustainable farming focus but operates at a national funding/grantmaking layer rather than direct grower service.
• California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA): State regulatory and program partner of UC IPM. Not a direct competitor - it funds and contracts IPM work rather than delivering it - but a critical adjacent ecosystem actor whose priorities shape UC IPM's grant portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS): Federal agency partnering with UC IPM (e.g., Conservation Innovation Grants) and funding IPM-adjacent conservation work nationwide. A broader public-sector incumbent overlapping on sustainable agriculture rather than a direct service competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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