[3] Education on the Davis campus dates back to 1918, shortly after opening, with a training program to prepare teachers to provide instruction in raising crops and animals commercially.

These federally funded initiatives serve middle and high school students across multiple counties, including Colusa, Glenn, Sacramento, Shasta, Siskiyou, Solano, Tehama, and Yolo.

Each year, approximately 40 students are selected for this program, gaining hands-on experience and mentorship from leading researchers.

The program emphasizes experiential learning and has been the focus of research to identify best practices for fostering scientific inquiry and engagement among youth.

Through its partnerships and outreach initiatives, it seeks to address pressing educational challenges and promote inclusive opportunities for all students.