Local field research is conducted by Cooperative Extension advisors, in cooperation with University of California Extension Specialists, Experiment Station personnel and growers. Research efforts target new crops and varieties that are best adapted to local growing conditions and markets. Irrigation, fertilization, and soil management research helps growers use natural resources effectively. Innovations in cultural practices and pest control help local growers produce an abundance of fruits, nuts, cereal grains, vegetables and other crops with environmentally sensitive methods.

Commercial Growers-Contact:

Mary Bianchi - Horticulture Farm Advisor
Specialities: General Horticulture including Tree Fruit, Citrus, Avocado, Nuts, and Farm Water Quality. mlbianchi@ucdavis.edu

To be filled- Vegetable/Pest Management Advisor
Speciality: Vegetables

Mark Gaskell- Farm Advisor
Specialties: Small Farms/Speciality crops mlgaskell@ucdavis.edu

Backyard Gardeners-Contact:
Master Gardeners in San Luis Obispo
2156 Sierra Way, Suite C
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 781-5939 or (805) 781-1429
http://groups.ucanr.org/slomg

Master Gardeners Office Hours:
San Luis Obispo Office
Monday and Thursday, 1:00p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(805) 781-5939

Templeton Office 
350 N. Main St., Suite B
Wednesday 9:00a.m. to 12:00p.m.
(805) 237-3100

Arroyo Grande Office
810 W Branch Street
Wednesday, 9:00am to 1:00pm.
(805) 473-7190