The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) is part of the University of California's Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. It provides a direct, personal link between Californians in rural and urban areas and the teaching, research and public service activities of the University, extending the University's great resources of research and knowledge to the homes, communities, and farms of California.

The San Diego County Cooperative Extension Office (or the Farm & Home Advisor's Office) is located at: 5555 Overland Ave., Bldg.4, San Diego, California 92123-1219.

UCCE Home Gardening & Pest Control Information Hotline (619) 694-2860 (Staffed by San Diego Master Gardeners from 9am to 3pm, M-F)

UCCE advisors are also available for commercial agriculture issues, family & consumer science, natural resource issues, and 4-H youth development programs. Call (619) 694-2845 or check the "UCCE website" for more information.