Research and Information Centers 

The RICs serve as a focal point for interaction between commodity industries and the research and educational resources of the University of California. They collaborate with researchers and facilitate the distribution of associated knowledge for the benefit of agriculture and for the preservation of natural resources. The RICs disseminate information relevant to consumers, growers and processors.

AgonomyRIC

Agronomy (AgRIC)
Director:
Dan Putnam
530-752-8982
Staff:
Janice Corner
530-752-7091


 

FNRIC
Fruits and Nuts (FNRIC)
Director:
Louise Ferguson
559-646-6541
Staff: Judy Sams
 
530-754-9708

OHRIC

Ornamental Horticulture (OHRIC)
Director: Heiner Lieth 
530-754-9708
Staff: Judy Sams 
530-754-9708


 

PTRIC

Postharvest Technology (PTRIC)
Director:
Jim Thompson
530-752-6167
Staff:
Mary Reed
530-752-6941


 

RangeRIC
California Rangelands (CRRIC)
Director:
Mel George
530-752-1720
Staff:
Janice Corner
530-752-7091

SBC

Seed Biotechnology Center (SBC)
Director: Kent Bradford
530-752-6087
Staff:
Sue DiTomaso
530-754-7333


 

VRIC
Vegetable (VRIC)
Director:
TIm Hartz
530-752-1747
Staff:
Gale Perez
530-752-1748

WeedRIC

Weed (WeedRIC)
Director:
Joe DiTomaso
530-754-8715
Staff:
Gale Perez
530-752-1748