By Chancellor Gary S. May
Finding better ways to feed a growing planet has been a core part of UC Davis for more than a century. What began as the University Farm is now a global powerhouse in agricultural science and forestry, home to programs ranked first in the nation and second worldwide. This legacy continues today through the groundbreaking partnerships and innovation taking place here in Yolo County.
It’s reflected in the new spaces we’ve built, fueling leadership and collaboration across our campus and with our community. From unlocking research discoveries at Aggie Square, to expanding research, teaching and care at the Weill School of Veterinary Medicine, our dedication to advancing innovation isn’t done alone. It rests on partnerships with industry partners, local businesses, and the people who live here.
A bold new era of growth continues to unfold as we celebrate the grand opening of the Resnick Center for Agricultural Innovation this month. It’s a 40,000-square-foot space that facilitates cutting-edge research across agriculture, the environment, human ecology, animal science and other fields. It opens to students and researchers in the fall.
The UC Davis community is profoundly grateful to Lynda and Stewart Resnick for their transformative lead gift to establish the center. It further positions UC Davis’s leadership in balancing food production with sustainability practices that support both local and global agriculture. The center will further spark creativity and collaborations in the face of challenges to agricultural and environmental sustainability.
Our renowned researchers and students will drive those breakthroughs here in Yolo County, where the agricultural industry produced $824 million in 2024.
Source : ucdavis.edu