Agriculture is in our roots—it's who we are.
Our agriculture program is among the best in the country and has been for decades. There is no better place for you to gain the educational experience you need to be successful in the food and agricultural industry.
Why UC Davis?
We first opened our doors in 1908 as the University Farm, the research and science-based instruction extension of UC Berkeley. As the century evolved, our mission expanded beyond agriculture to match a larger understanding of how we should be serving the public. By 1959, UC Davis had grown into a general campus with its own personality and strengths.
Over the years, as our geographical footprint developed, each new UC Davis presence—in Tahoe, Sacramento, Bodega Bay, Tulare, San Diego, San Francisco, Chile and China, to name a few—has strengthened our ability to serve the public through research, academics and public service.
Today, our talented students are more likely to collaborate than compete—interdisciplinary teamwork is the name of the game. This friendly approach has led to an incredibly rich campus community that turns big ideas into real solutions for the food and agriculture industry. There are over 60 research centers, institutes and programs at UC Davis focused on food and agricultural practices.
#1
national university for agriculture
15
departments in the College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences
60+
centers and institutes in food systems
350+
UC Davis scholars focused on food
3,000+
acres of on-campus agricultural research and teaching space
8,000+
UC Davis students enrolled in agricultural degree programs, including over 1,000 graduate students
Campus Collaborations
- UC Davis College of Agriculture & Environmental Science
- UC Davis World Food Center
- UC Davis Wine Executive Program
- Mike and Renee Child Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- UC Davis Innovation Institute for Food and Health
- AI Institute for Food Systems
- Food Loss and Waste Collaborative
UC Davis College of Agriculture & Environmental Science
Dedicated to solving real-world problems in the agricultural, environmental, and human sciences to produce a better world, healthier lives, and an improved standard of living for everyone. Ranked No. 1 in the U.S. and No. 2 in the world for agricultural sciences. Visit website
