For more than 50 years, UC Santa Cruz has been a national leader in supporting farmers and shaping food systems, but cuts to USDA funding and federal settlement demands against the University of California could impact our ability to continue leading research, education, and service work that benefits all Americans. Here’s what’s at stake ⬇️ Groundbreaking innovations in resource efficiency and pollution reduction at ucscagroecology, like ucanr specialist Joji Muramoto’s work on alternatives to toxic pesticides. Training the next generation of agriculture leaders, from undergraduate and graduate students to farmworkers. Collaborating on Ag Tech projects with farmers to apply emerging technologies in safe, socially responsible ways. We’ve already lost federal funding for our work on the USDA Southwest Regional Food Business Center, which helped small and mid-size producers keep their businesses afloat. Stand with us to defend our work in agriculture. First, contact your members...