UC Agriculture and Natural Resources Public Value Statements

Promoting economic prosperity in California

1. Improved individual and household financial stability
    
2. Enhanced community economic development
    
3. Improved animal management, productivity and efficiency
    
4. Increased agriculture and forestry efficiency and profitability
    
5. Increased emerging food economies and markets

Safeguarding sufficient, safe, and healthy food for all Californians

1. Improved food security
    
2. Improved food safety

Protecting California’s natural resources

1. Improved management and use of land
    
2. Improved air quality
    
3. Protected and conserved soil quality
    
4. Increased ecological sustainability of agriculture, landscapes, and forestry
    
5. Improved water quality
    
6. Improved water-use efficiency
    
7. Improved water-supply security

Promoting healthy people and communities

1. Improved health for all
    
2. Improved community health and wellness
    
3. Improved access to positive built and natural environments

Developing a qualified workforce for California

1. Increased workforce retention and competency
    
2. Increased effective public leaders
    
3. Improved college readiness and access
    
4. Increased civic engagement

Building climate-resilient communities and ecosystems

1. Increased preparedness and resilience to extreme weather and climate change

Developing an inclusive and equitable society

1. Improved living and working conditions for California's food system and farm workers
    
2. Increased diversity, inclusiveness, and cultural competency in California's workplaces