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Orange County Programs
Water Quality Program
The Water Quality Program partners with a multitude of groups and agencies in order to accomplish the goal of improving water quality in urban Orange County.
Master Gardener
The trained volunteers of the UC Master Gardener program extend the ability of local Cooperative Extension offices to provide practical scientific horticulture and gardening information to the citizens of California.
Environmental Horticulture
Through applied research and educational programs, provides practical information on ornamental, vegetable and fruit tree culture.
EFNEP
The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program.
4-H Youth Development
Whether youth participate in clubs, after school programs, day camps, or in other program settings, the 4-H Youth Development Program's mission and goals remain the same... to help youth develop to their full potential!
Contact Information
Orange County
UC Cooperative Extension
1045 Arlington Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: (714) 708-1606
Fax: (714) 708-2754
e-mail: ceorange@ucdavis.edu
Director:
Darren Haver, Ph.D.
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