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NEW OFFICE HOURS

Begining July 1, 2011, the UCCE Madera County Ag. Extension office will be open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of each week from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., unless one of these days is a Madera county holiday. This disruption of service reflects Madera County's declining fiscal condition. Hopefully, this is only temporary. Advisors and the 4-H Program Representative will be available by phone Monday through Friday.

Neil McDougald, County Director  (559) 675-7879 Ext. 207

Jerry Higginbotham, Dairy Farm Advisor (559) 675-7879 Ext. 209

Jillian Milam-Barden, 4-H Program Rep. (559) 675-7879 Ext. 202

We are sorry for this inconvenience.

Madera County Programs

4-H Youth Development

Organizes, administers, directs and coordinates youth programs in cooperation with Madera County 4-H adult volunteer leaders. Programs are designed to meet the needs and interest of youth 9 to 19 years of age. Focus is on responsibility and leadership development.

Agronomic Crops and Weed Control

Provides extension education and research programs in cotton, alfalfa, cereal grains and corn. Provides weed identification and programs for efficient weed control.

Dairy

Dairy productivity and product quality, as well as complex issues of animal health and welfare, waste management, and water quality.

Livestock and Natural Resources

Providing professional research and advice to support range livestock producers and rangeland managers.

Master Gardener

Trained volunteers provide advice and support for local gardeners.

Pomology

Practical advice and problem solving for fruit and nut producers.

Vegetable Crops

Provides educational information to vegetable crop producers in Madera County. Conducts research programs in tomatoes, melons, garlic and other vegetables. Serves Madera and Merced Counties.

Viticulture

Disseminates research based information from University, industry and private research to growers, processors and packers of grapes and grape products. Provides diagnosis of permanent crop plant diseases.