Cooperative Extension Viticulture Advisor - Northern San Joaquin Valley (AP# 21-35

Cooperative Extension Viticulture Advisor - Northern San Joaquin Valley (AP# 21-35)
University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
Application Window

Open date:
August 6, 2026

Next review date:
Tuesday, Sep 22, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date:
Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension Viticulture Advisor serving San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and southern Sacramento Counties. The Advisor will implement an innovative extension education and applied research program to address high-priority issues in wine grape production, including pest and water management.

UCCE Advisors are responsible for applied research and extending knowledge. Research activities are applied, needs-based, mission-oriented, and focused on addressing our communities' challenges. Extension activities are the educational practices advisors use to share research results directly with clientele and communities. Increased knowledge and understanding of science-based research help to support and promote the adoption of practices and technologies that solve problems.

Extension methods may include individual consultations, presentations, organization of educational workshops and short courses, field demonstrations, and farm and site visits. Information may also be disseminated via radio outreach, webinars, fact sheets, policy briefs, news blogs, and social media. Publications are expected in various formats, including newsletters, popular press articles, curricula, conference proceedings, and peer-reviewed publications. Successful research and extension programs result in new information that improves knowledge and understanding, and leads to adoption of new skills, practices, and attitudes, and to changes in policies and environmental, health, agricultural, economic, and/or social conditions.

UCCE Advisors are evaluated through an academic advancement system based on four criteria: extending knowledge, applied research and creative activity, professional competence and activity, and University and public service.

UCCE San Joaquin County, 2101

E. Earhart Ave., Ste.
200, Stockton, CA 95206

The advisor will support both experienced and entry-level grape growers on viticultural practices, pest and water management, and new technologies aimed at improving industry competitiveness and wine grape quality. Producers face mounting pressures from increased regulatory and environmental compliance requirements, as well as from cost competitiveness in an increasingly global marketplace. Secondary responsibilities include supporting other berry crop producers, like blueberries and cranberries;

however, the program's major emphasis will be on wine grape production.

This is an exciting opportunity to have a meaningful impact on the viticulture communities of the northern San Joaquin Valley and throughout California. The advisor will work closely with growers, industry, and crop consultants. Opportunities abound for research and extension partnerships that link consumers and resource professionals across multiple sectors to relevant, science-based information that promotes effective problem-solving. The advisor will also join a team of highly motivated UCCE colleagues who are passionate about their work and dedicated to making a difference in communities across California.

This position will be headquartered in San Joaquin County with regional responsibilities in southern Sacramento County (the Lodi Appellation) and Stanislaus County.

The CE Advisor directly reports to the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) County Director for San Joaquin County, with input from the other UCCE County Directors in the coverage area. This is not a remote position; the candidate must be available to work onsite at the headquarters location and travel to and be present in other counties with programmatic responsibilities.

Specific expectations for maintaining office hours and conducting fieldwork in the geographic area covered by this position will be outlined by the respective directors upon hire.

A minimum of a master's degree in viticulture, horticulture, crop science, soil science, pest management, or a closely related field is required at the time of appointment.

• A demonstrated ability in applied agricultural research and extension is required.
• General knowledge of crop production, including soil, water, fertility, and pest management are required.
• Interest in and a desire to pursue a career in UC…