University of California, Davis

The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is a renowned academic institution located in Davis, California. It has made significant contributions to agricultural science and environmental studies.

Research on Nitrate Pollution

UC Davis conducted a pivotal study highlighting agricultural land as a major source of nitrate pollution. This research has significant implications for understanding environmental impacts within the Central Valley.

2017 Dairy Study

In 2017, UC Davis carried out a study identifying dairy sites as the largest source of nitrate entering groundwater in the Central Valley. This highlighted the environmental challenges associated with dairy farming in the region.

Collaborations and Research Facilities

The center at UC Davis collaborates with pilot plants at the University of California, Davis, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and Fresno State University to test thermal processing, membrane filtration, and extended-shelf-life bottling.