Socially responsible technology for a sustainable future
55+
years of leadership in agriculture
36
affiliated researchers
AES
designated an Agricultural Experiment Station
Building ethical solutions for tomorrow’s agricultural challenges
Emerging technologies are poised to reshape the agri-food system. The UC Santa Cruz AgTech Alliance unites interdisciplinary expertise to drive innovation, education, and research that reimagines agriculture for a sustainable future. By fostering collaboration among engineers, researchers, students, activists, and farmers, we are developing ethical and socially responsible agricultural technologies to address critical challenges in the field.
Launch of UCSC AgTech Alliance will support interdisciplinary collaboration
Building on UCSC’s long history of innovation in agriculture, the AgTech Alliance will support research, education, events, and workforce development to advance agricultural technology and foster collaboration within the university and beyond.
AgTech news
Researchers to develop technology for improving berry monitoring, harvesting, shipment
A team of researchers led by Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Ricardo Sanfelice is launching a new agricultural technology project to develop technological innovations for berry harvesting.
Multidisciplinary team will develop rhizosphere carbon imaging for climate change research with support of major DOE grant
Where plant roots meet earth — a zone scientists call the rhizosphere — a complex set of biological and physiochemical processes occur.
Leaf wetness sensor will enable better plant disease forecasting and management
Plant diseases limit the output of agricultural workers and cause hundreds of billions of dollars in global crop production loss each year.
Featured Event
Kickoff event for UCSC AgTech Alliance
Join us on Thursday, Feb 27 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the UCSC Haybarn to celebrate the kickoff of the UCSC AgTech Alliance.
Open to all active UCSC affiliates interested in connecting and learning more about our research areas. RSVPs are requested, but drop-ins are welcome.