Teaching, Research and Extension. Extension takes research and experience-based knowledge to the people of California and applies it in practical ways. We are challenged to be responsive to the needs of both rural and urban people of all economic levels. We have over 410 academic staff members located in 57 counties and on the Berkeley, Davis and Riverside campuses of the University of California. Youth Advisors serve in the counties while Specialists are located on the campuses.
County government provides the clerical staff, office space, vehicles and operating budget.